Newcastle are in pole position to sign Brazil star Rivaldo after his contract was terminated by AC Milan. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa are set to hand former Chelsea chief executive Trevor Birch a similar role at Villa Park. (The Sun)

Tottenham are prepared to wait until the end of the season to sign Alan Curbishley as their new manager.

But Curbishley refused to drop any hints, saying: "I've got to be offered it first. Right now, I'm going nowhere." (Daily Express)

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has returned from holiday ready to step up his bid to lure Celtic boss Martin O'Neill to White Hart Lane. (Daily Mirror)