WE take a look at the latest transfer stories to hit the newspapers over the weekend.

Daily Star: "Brian Howard has issued an ultimatum to Barnsley in a bid to resolve his future. The midfielder has urged the Tykes to offer him a new contract or offload him this summer.

"Howard has been linked with moves Everton, Wigan and Middlesbrough.

"He expects a new deal doubling his wages to £8,000-a-week if he is to remain at Oakwell."

News of the World: "Reading midfielder James Harper is set to become Middlesbrough's first summer signing.

"Boro boss Gareth Southgate is desperate for an attacking midfielder and is ready to make a £2m bid.

"The former Arsenal trainee was virtually an ever present for Steve Coppell's side last season and scored six goals - one of them against Boro"

The Star: "Middlesbrough are eyeing Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen to replace Mark Schwarzer.

"The Finn, 34, will leave on a free this summer, although Wanderers have opened talks on a new deal in a bid to keep him."

The Star: "Hull boss Phil Brown will turn to Aston Villa misfit Marlon Harewood, 27, if he fails to lure Fraizer Campbell back to the KC Stadium.

"The Tigers boss will face stiff competition for the Villa striker from Boro and Fulham."

Internet Reports: Boro boss Gareth Southgate is being linked with a move for Reading centre-half Ibrahima Sonko. The 27-year-old defender had a fall out with Steve Coppell last season after refusing to turn out for the Reserves. Southgate has been linked with a £2m move for the Senegal defender.