All the football talk from Thursday's papers
Aston Villa boss David O'Leary has rejected several approaches from clubs for striker-turned-defender Dion Dublin (Daily Star).
Tottenham have offered Helder Postiga to Barcelona as they prepare to cut their losses on the �6.5m striker, just four months after signing him (Daily Express).
Sheffield United have targeted Birmingham keeper Ian Bennett when Paul Gerrard returns to Everton next month when his loan spell ends (Daily Star).
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Arsenal's board have made approaches to several Russian billionaire businessmen with a view to securing new financing for the club (The Guardian).
Mark Hughes insists he has committed himself to Wales despite being linked to the vacant manager's job at Tottenham (The Daily Mail).
Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit will be out until Christmas after undergoing a knee operation on Thursday (The Sun).
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has launched a boardroom investigation into the source of a leak which has significantly undermined the club's attempts to raise transfer funds (The Guardian).