Former Bayer Leverkusen boss Klaus Topmoller spent the day in London on Tuesday in talks with Spurs officials over the vacant manager's position. (The Sun)

Tottenham will give Martin O'Neill two weeks to decide whether he wants to leave Celtic, and otherwise will go for Alan Curbishley. (The Independent)

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Chelsea will begin negotiations with Sven-Goran Eriksson in January with a view to the Swede taking over as manager after Euro 2004 - although the deal will be void if Claudio Ranieiri manages to guide the Blues to the Premiership or Champions League. (Daily Mail)

Ryan Giggs says Patrick Vieira was "stupid" for getting sent off at Old Trafford on Sunday. (Daily Mirror)

England number two Tord Grip claims the penalty awarded to Manchester United against Arsenal was "a gift" and says English referees "want to show off in front of the cameras". (Daily Mirror)

Brighton manager Steve Coppell is the leading contender to replace Alan Pardew in charge at Reading. (Daily Star)

Ronaldo has asked Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to sign his compatriot Rivaldo, who has failed to win a place at AC Milan. (The Guardian)