Arsenal are considering a move for Luton Town's outstanding young goalie Rob Beckwith with a view to grooming him to become their future first-choice keeper. [The Independent]

Southampton's Swedish striker Anders Svensson is ready to sign a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the St Mary's Stadium until 2007. [The Sun]

Leeds striker James Millner has been assured by the club he has a bright future at Elland Road, despite being loaned to Swindon. [Daily Star]

Liberia's George Weah, the former world footballer of the year, is interested in becoming the new coach of Nigeria. [The Guardian]

Italian striker Fabrizio Ravanelli will take a drop in pay from the �40,000 a week he was on at Derby to �8,000 if he joins Coventry. [Daily Star]

Bolton have sent out-of-shape Brazilian striker Mario Jardel to a training camp in Spain in a bid to speed his return to match fitness. [The Sun]

West Brom manager Gary Megson has warned his Division One table-toppers that some of them face being dropped because they "haven't done themselves justice". [Daily Star]

Rangers have indicated that boss Alex McLeish could be given cash to strengthen his squad when the transfer window reopens despite the club posting a �30m loss. [The Guardian]

Sheffield United are set to make a move for Wigan playmaker Tony Dinning as they seek to ease their midfield injury crisis. [The Sun]

Wimbledon striker Patrick Agyemang has turned down the chance to play for Ghana because he doesn't want to risk further injury setbacks to his career. [Daily Star]

Icelandic striker Velgar Gunnarsson is to have a trial at Bolton after hitting seven goals in 12 games for KR Rekyavik. [The Sun]

Nottingham Forest boss Paul Hart is ready to agree a new contract - but only if the club prove it is as ambitious as he is. [Daily Star]