Chelsea may turn to Blackburn's Graeme Souness if England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson declines to become their new manager - should current boss Claudio Ranieri fail to deliver. [Daily Mail]

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will tell new chief executive Peter Kenyon to lure David Beckham from Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge, regardless of the cost. [Daily Star]

Alan Pardew is ready to quit as Reading boss to become West Ham's new manager, with Wycombe's Lawrie Sanchez lined up as his Royals replacement. [The Independent]

If West Ham fail to land Pardew, they may turn to Stuart Pearce, currently coaching at Manchester City, and City boss Kevin Keegan says he would give his blessing if it happened. [Daily Express]

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is still keen to sign striker Sergei Rebrov after failing to land him on loan before the transfer window closed. [Daily Star]

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says he would be happy to see North London rivals Tottenham share the Gunners' planned new stadium at Ashburton Grove, but admits it is unlikely to happen. [The Independent]

Coventry boss Gary McAllister has told Italian striker Fabrizio Ravanelli, currently training at Highfield Road, to prove his fitness and desire if he wants to land a contract. [The Sun]

Congo striker Guylain Ndumbu is awaiting international clearance for his season-long loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday from French club Amiens. [Daily Star]

Fulham are suing ex-manager Jean Tigana, alleging he persuaded them to pay excessive transfer fees, but Tigana is pursuing what he claims are unpaid wages, bonuses and share options. [The Independent]

Gillingham have signed Hayes goalie Bertrand Bossu on a free transfer after veteran second-choice keeper Vince Bartram broke his wrist in two places against Millwall. [Daily Star]