Everton "laugh off" claims that Chelsea are ready to pay �35m for Wayne Rooney. (Daily Star)

Manchester United are ready to sue the Football Association if they give Rio Ferdinand a lengthy ban for missing a drugs test. (Daily Mirror)

UK police fear a "softly, softly" approach from the Portugese authorities will lead to hooliganism at next summer's Euro 2004 finals. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea are ready to offer Mikael Forsell to Bayer Leverkusen as part of a deal to sign Brazil defender Lucio in January. (Daily Mirror)

Glenn Hoddle reveals he was sacked by Tottenham in a phone call lasting 30 seconds. (The Sun)

New Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged Michael Owen to pledge his future to the club. (Daily Express)

Alpay claims David Beckham ran into his finger on the way into the tunnel as England's match in Turkey descended into a half-time brawl. (Daily Star)