All the football talk from Saturday's papers
Chelsea's new owner Roman Abramovich has offered Sven-Goran Eriksson a performance-related manager's deal that could be worth �34m over four years. (The Sun)
Aston Villa manager David O'Leary is preparing to move for Reading's England Under-21 international Steve Sidwell when the transfer window reopens in January. (Daily Star)
Turkey coach Senol Gunes has rejected the chance to hold a joint press conference with Sven-Goran Eriksson to ease tensions ahead of the crucial Euro 2004 qualifier next month. (Daily Mail, Daily Express)
Kim Nielsen, the referee who sent off David Beckham when England lost to Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, will officiate in the Turkey v England crunch game. (The Sun)
John Terry says that Chelsea have replaced Manchester United as the team that everyone wants to beat. (Daily Mirror)
Kevin Keegan wants Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka to stay at the club until the end of his career. (Daily Mirror)
Millwall have threatened to sack new signing Kevin Muscat if his behaviour on the pitch does not improve - the Australian international was sent off against Watford after a stamping incident. (The Sun)
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Chelsea are lining up a multi-million pound bid for Steven Gerrard in January