We take a look at the stories hitting the back pages of Monday's papers

THE SUN: Andy Murray insists he is good enough to lift the Wimbledon title this year. Also: Liverpool have bust the bank to make Glen Johnson one of the highest-paid defenders in the Premier League.

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DAILY MIRROR: Andy Murray is gunning for just one man in next week's Wimbledon final - world No.2 Roger Federer. Also: Michael Owen claims his reputation has taken a battering during his injury-prone years at Newcastle and said: "It's not like I've murdered anyone."

DAILY MAIL: Andy Murray strides out on Centre Court today to face an American journeyman with a lofty ambition. Also: Real Madrid have made a renewed bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso and expect to sign him in a £30million deal.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roger Federer set the gold standard in a stylish Centre Court winning return yesterday to remind Andy Murray he is still the man to beat at Wimbledon. Also: Mark Hughes last night put in place the second part of his all-South American dream strikeforce by finally landing Roque Santa Cruz in a £17million deal from Blackburn.

DAILY STAR: Chelsea are ready to offload Didier Drogba to AC Milan as part of a deal to lure Alexandre Pato to Stamford Bridge. Also: Liverpool last night signalled their intent to overhaul Manchester United and end their title famine by signing Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.

THE TIMES: Manchester United have opened talks with Gremio about signing Douglas Costa, their highly rated Brazil Under-20 attacking midfield player, as Sir Alex Ferguson steps up his search for the new Cristiano Ronaldo.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Andy Murray will take his first steps towards what many believe could be his first grand slam title when he plays in the first round of Wimbledon today.

THE GUARDIAN: Laura Robson was understandably upset. Also: The Premier League has sold the TV rights for 46 of its games next season to ESPN, the sports network owned by American media giant Disney.

THE INDEPENDENT: Andy Murray has done his best to keep out of the public eye for the last two days but from this afternoon there will be no escaping the country's attention.

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