BREAKING GOSSIP
0752 GMT: Roma are close to signing out-of-favour Bayern Munich and Italy striker Luca Toni, who has been linked with both West Ham and Chelsea. (Reuters)
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Craig Bellamy has rubbished claims he wants to quit Manchester City and denies he led a player rebellion in the wake of Mark Hughes' sacking.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Bolton boss Gary Megson is attempting to sign veteran Real Madrid midfielder Guti.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Harry Redknapp has paved the way for Roman Pavlyuchenko's Tottenham exit and says he would not necessarily need a replacement if the Russian quit White Hart Lane in January.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has refused to rule out a January switch to Spurs as he attempts to ensure he is England's No 1 at the World Cup.
Full story: Sun
Manchester City are on the brink of signing Inter Milan defender Ivan Cordoba, 33, who has fallen out with boss Jose Mourinho.
Full story: Daily Mail
New Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini wants record signing Robinho to remain at Eastlands, despite the the 25-year-old Brazilian striker being linked with a move away from the club next month. Mancini said: "The important thing for me is that Robinho stays here because he can earn a place in the history of the club." (Various)
Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee will bid to land Plymouth pair Jim Paterson and Steven MacLean on pre-contract agreements this week. (Daily Star)
Celtic transfer target Dmitry Verkhovtsov jetted into Glasgow on Sunday and the Belarus international defender vowed to grab his chance of a lifetime with the SPL club. (The Sun)
Full story: The Sun
Hull City have made their Guinea defender Kamil Zayatte surplas to requirements. (The Times).
Newcastle officials are understood to have been in touch with Leeds to outline their interest in leading goalscorer Jermaine Beckford.
Full story: Northern Echo
OTHER GOSSIP
Portsmouth are being sued by French side Lens over alleged unpaid transfer fees for striker Aruna Dindane and defender Nadir Belhadj.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted for the first time Chelsea are low on confidence, despite his side still heading the Premier League table.
Full story: Sun
Former Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has set his sights on becoming the Reading new boss after Brendan Rodgers was sacked by the Royals earlier this month.
Full story: Daily Star
AND FINALLY
South Korean playmaker Ki Sung Yueng has told his new Celtic team-mates to just call him Dave to avoid confusion. "Communication is so important if players are to be comfortable with each other," the 20-year-old said helpfully. (Daily Record)
Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is planning to make his first trip back to Stamford Bridge since he was sacked to watch his former club Chelsea play Fulham on Monday.
Full story: Sun