Tottenham are lining up Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp to replace Glenn Hoddle as manager at White Hart Lane. (The Sun)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wanted to loan Joe Cole to Spartak Moscow for a year at the start of the season, but the young England star refused to go. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle winger Laurent Robert has been told he will have to leave St James' Park if he criticises the club again. Magpies boss Sir Bobby Robson is furious that the outspoken Frenchman recently criticised his tactics. (Daily Star)

Chelsea chairman Ken Bates is likely to follow former chief executive Trevor Birch out of Stamford Bridge following the arrival of Peter Kenyon. (Daily Mirror)

Nicolas Anelka has warned he may have to leave Manchester City next season in pursuit of Champions League football. "It is the place to show the whole world how good you are," the Frenchman said.

Blues boss Claudio Ranieri says he will drop any whingers from his side following Damien Duff's complaints at being substituted against Tottenham on Saturday. (Daily Express)