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

Daily Mirror: Middlesbrough have jumped to the front of the queue to sign Heerenveen's American midfielder Michael Bradley, pictured above.

News of the World: Boro will battle it out with Blackburn and Bolton for the services of Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan.

While The People follow suit stating that the 21-year-old, who currently plays for Tippeligaen in Norway, is quoted as saying: "My agent told me Blackburn, Bolton and Middlesbrough are all interested. My first choice is for a move to England."

They also report that Boro and Manchester City are leading the chase for 5ft 4in Nice striker Bakary Kone.

Sunday Mirror: Boro are one of seven Premier League clubs chasing former Arsenal midfielder Edu. The Brazilian, who is currently playing for Valencia, is believed to be available on a one-year loan deal.

The Sunday Sun report through their Spanish sources that Middlesbrough are tracking Atletico Madrid's Portuguese defender Ze Castro.

Northern Echo & Daily Star: Chris Riggott is ready to snub Stoke City's overtures in a bid to fight for his place at the Riverside after positive talks with Gareth Southgate.

The Star also report that Rafael Benitez is readying a move for England winger Stewart Downing as he looks to improve his Liverpool squad ahead of next season.