West Ham are set to make an official approach for Reading boss Alan Pardew, and the paper claims he is "unlikely to turn down the job". (The Sun)

England captain David Beckham will play against Macedonia on Saturday despite missing training with a groin strain, and Craig Bellamy will defy his club Newcastle to play for Wales against Italy. (The Sun)

Kieron Dyer will replace David Beckham if the England skipper is unfit to face Macedonia. (Guardian)

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Both Newcastle and Wales are threatening to sue over Craig Bellamy's appearance, or otherwise, against Italy. (Independent)

Arsenal's Thierry Henry is not scared of Chelsea, saying he "couldn't care less about the recruitments they have made". (Daily Star)

Peter Beardsley is being lined up to take over as boss of Third Division strugglers Darlington. (Mirror)

Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez insists that he has not fallen out with boss Sir Alex Ferguson despite losing his place to Tim Howard. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle have invited 17-year-old Lazio midfielder Gianluca Russo on trial for a week from next Monday. (Daily Express)

Bolton have signed France international Ibrahim Ba on a four-month contract after he was released by AC Milan. (Mirror)