Liverpool and Manchester United are going to go head-to-head for the signature of Auxerre's �5m-rated defender Philippe Mexes. (The Mirror)

Manchester United face another signature battle, this time with Chelsea over French goalkeeper Sebastien Frey. The Parma star is expected to cost in the region of �7m. (Daily Star)

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Chelsea's Mikael Forssell's reported move to Aston Villa will not be going ahead, according to the player himself. He is currently on loan at Villa's Midlands rivals Birmingham City. (The Sun)

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce, meanwhile, has his sights set on another Chelsea player when the transfer window reopens in January. Bruce is mulling over a �3m move for wing Jesper Gronkjaer. (The Mirror)

Out-of-favour Everton keeper Paul Gerrard could be on his way out of the Premiership in a bid to guarantee first-team football. (Daily Star)

Tottenham are set to give caretaker manager David Pleat the job until the end of the season, with Celtic boss Martin O'Neill lined up for the job long-term. (Daily Express)

Former Aston Villa and Derby manager John Gregory is the leading contender to become Millwall's next manager. (Daily Star)

Bradford are planning to bring back former player Stuart McCall to the club as their new manager, with present boss Nicky Law on the verge of being axed. (The Mirror)

Also on the managerial front, Lou Macari is set to have talks with Macclesfield to take over the helm of the club. (The Mirror)

In a day of possible management moves, Wimbledon boss Stuart Murdoch has become the front-runner for the Brighton job. (Daily Express)

Bristol City are preparing to pay �600,000 to lure Reading's Scott Murray back to the club, just three months after selling him. (The Sun, Daily Star)