Blackburn boss Graeme Souness has been assured his job is safe, even if Rovers suffer their sixth successive defeat at Everton on Monday. [The Sun]

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce was in Glasgow on Wednesday to watch Anderlecht midfielders Walter Bassegio and Martin Kolar in action against Celtic. [Daily Star]

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was at the same game to run the rule over young Anderlecht defender Vincent Kompany. [Daily Mirror]

Kevin Keegan has criticised FA drug testers for making midfielder Christian Negouai, a devout Muslim, break his Ramadan fast to supply a urine sample. [Daily Mail]

Chelsea have begun talks with Parma with a view to signing their �10m-rated French goalkeeper Sebastien Frey. [Daily Telegraph]

Wolves are struggling to find a new owner, even though current chairman Sir Jack Hayward pledged six weeks ago that he is prepared to virtually give the club away. [Daily Star]

Nottingham Forest are keen to sign defender David Unsworth on loan after he fell out with Everton over a new contract. [Daily Mirror]

Oldham manager Ian Dowie has emerged as the front-runner to take over as boss of First Division strugglers Crystal Palace. [The Sun]

Former Portsmouth boss Graham Rix is interested in the vacant manager's job at Sardinian club Calgiari. [The Guardian]