What the back pages say: West Ham chase Liverpool misfit Carroll

Published: 01:56 EST, 11 July 2012 | Updated: 01:56 EST, 11 July 2012

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DAILY MAIL

West Ham are set to launch an ambitious bid for England striker Andy Carroll.

Also: Harry Redknapp is interested in becoming Russia manager after he was included in a 13-strong list of candidates posted on the country's football union website.

THE SUN

A sensational betting scam rocked the Premier League last night.

Also: Harry Redknapp last night refused to rule out becoming the next manager of....Russia.

DAILY MIRROR

Andy Carroll is ready to fight for his Anfield future - despite becoming a shock target for West Ham.

Also: Manchester United have made a £20million-plus bid for Brazilian wonder boy Lucas Moura.

DAILY STAR

West Ham have targeted a sensational swoop for Andy Carroll.

Also: Harry Redknapp could be poised to take over as the new boss of Russia.

THE GUARDIAN

Somewhere on the twisting descent from the Cote de Corlier tomorrow afternoon Bradley Wiggins will pass the midway point of the 2012 Tour de France, with the yellow jersey on his back for the third day in a row and carrying the expectation of becoming the first British rider to wear it on the podium in Paris.

Also: Chelsea captain John Terry "snapped" when his "blood was up" after QPR player Anton Ferdinand taunted him over an alleged affair, it has been claimed in court.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

John Terry was forced to mount an unfamiliar defence on Tuesday as he took to the stand at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

Also: Chelsea are planning a fresh bid for German international striker Andre Schurrle which could lead to the departure of Daniel Sturridge this summer.

THE INDEPENDENT

South Africa's tour of England was severely disrupted yesterday by the immediate retirement of their wicketkeeper, Mark Boucher, after he was struck in the eye by a bail.

Also: Liverpool are prepared to accept a £20million loss on Andy Carroll this summer but with no optimism at Anfield about him commanding even that kind of price, a loan deal is seen as the way of building up the value of the most expensive British player of all time.

THE TIMES

West Ham United are ready to make an ambitious bid to take Andy Carroll on loan from Liverpool in the next 24 hours after Brendan Rodgers said that the forward is facing a battle to prove he has a future at Anfield.

Also: Harry Redknapp, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager, is not interested in coaching Russia, despite appearing yesterday on an ambitious 13-man shortlist for the vacant job issued by the Russian Football Union, the governing body of the game in the country.