TRANSFER GOSSIP
Aston Villa's Martin Laursen wants Wigan striker Emile Heskey to reunite with former boss Martin O'Neill at Villa Park. (Daily Express)
After Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says his club's interest in Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo is over, Ronaldo says he hopes to play in the Champions League final against the Spanish champions. (Spanish sports paper Marca)
OTHER GOSSIP
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is top of Tottenham's list to replace Juande Ramos. (Daily Express)
Alan Curbishley is favourite to become Queens Park Rangers boss following Iain Dowie's sacking. (Daily Express)
Terry Venables has emerged as a leading contender to succeed Iain Dowie as Queens Park Rangers boss. (Daily Mail)
Roberto Mancini, Roberto Donadoni, Terry Venables, Kenny Jackett and Sam Allardyce are in the frame to succeed Iain Dowie as QPR boss. (The Times)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is to investigate claims John Carew was in a nightclub hours before his side's Uefa Cup game against Ajax. (The Sun)
Newcastle United are close to agreeing a £300m takeover deal with Kuwaiti billionaire Masser Al-Kharafi. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City are close to completing a new four-year kit deal worth £40m with Puma. (The Sun)
AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini, who turns 40 in June, is considering extending his career by another year into next season. (Italian sports paper Gazzetta dello Sport)
AND FINALLY
Brazilian Juninho wants to appear in a pre-season game for old club Middlesbrough next year. (The Sun)