Sven-Goran Eriksson has not yet been offered the job of managing Chelsea - but only because Blues owner Roman Abramovich has pledged to keep Claudio Ranieri until the end of the season (Daily Express).

Leeds, who look set to give manager Peter Reid the boot, could sensationally turn to sacked Tottenham boss Glenn Hoddle to get them out of the relegation mire (Daily Star).

Fulham will give West Brom contract rebel Jason Koumas the chance to return to the Premiership in January with a �3m move for the Welshman (Daily Express).

Turkish rebel Alpay will be told by manager David O'Leary that he is no longer wanted at Aston Villa (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United are seeking talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer to try to find out whether he intends to launch a full-scale takeover bid for the club (Daily Express).

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has snapped up 16-year-old American midfield starlet Paul Gerstenberger, who impressed in a summer trial (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United want to sign 16-year-old Wimbledon midfielder Lee Martin, who is also a target for Arsenal (The Independent).

Leicester boss Micky Adams admits the club will only be able to offer Muzzy Izzet a new deal if they stay in the Premiership (The Sun).