Leeds star Alan Smith has dismissed talk that he will quit his struggling hometown club when the transfer window re-opens, and is backing boss Peter Reid to turn things around. [Daily Star]

Peruvian winger Nolberto Solano wants Newcastle to put him on the transfer list if he is no longer part of their long-term plans. [The Sun]

Rebel striker Mark Viduka has warned Leeds he will sit out his contract unless any interested club can match his �60,000-a-week Ellland Road deal. [Daily Mirror]

Dennis Wise is keen to become Millwall's permanent boss after grabbing two wins and a draw in his stint as caretaker-manager. [The Times]

Tottenham and Liverpool are competing for the signature of 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder Pele, currently with Belenenses. [Daily Star]

Rotherham boss Ronnie Moore has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant manager's post at Crystal Palace. [The Sun]

Steve Perryman, John Ward, Terry Dolan and Alan McDonald are all in the running to become the new manager of Cheltenham Town. [The Guardian]

Fulham boss Chris Coleman is aiming to tie up new long-term contracts with midfielder Lee Clark and striker Louis Saha. [Daily Star]

Sheffield Wednesday are hoping to sign Morocco striker Dries Boussatta from Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. [The Sun]