balaji to replace injured munaf

Laksmipathy Balaji will fly in to Sri Lanka to replace an injured Munaf Patel for the five match ODI series.

BPL Monday Transfer Zone

Rafa Benitez will sign a new long-term contract with Liverpool this week. - Sunday Mirror

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini is wanted by Arsenal. - Sunday Mirror

Aston Villa and Manchester City are set for a bidding war on deadline day for Micah Richards, who is valued at £9million. - Sunday Mirror

Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is looking at Aston Villa outcast Marlon Harewood to fire his side to safety. - Sunday Mirror

Mikael Arteta will not be going anywhere. He is set to sign a new deal at Everton and snub potential moves to Arsenal and Manchester City. - News of the World

Hull are eyeing Tottenham's Darren Bent before the close of the transfer window. - News of the World

Another long-running saga involving Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz may reach a conclusion as Manchester City and Tottenham are set to battle out for the player on deadline day. - Daily Star

Everton want Portugal striker Hugo Almedia on loan. - Daily Star

It appears Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Wigan playmaker Antonio Valencia in the summer. - Daily Star

Wigan captain Paul Scharner is a target for Bolton, Sunderland and Fulham. - The People

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is trying to launch an ambitious move for Serbian hit-man Mark Pantelic. - The People

Tottenham could launch a £20million beat-the-deadline bid for Robbie Keane after Liverpool reportedly allowed the striker to speak with his former club. - Sunday Express