The Football Association is believed to be considering trying to appoint Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as England coach on a part-time basis or luring him as a "mentor" to an English manager if Sven-Goran Eriksson quits the national team after Euro 2004. (The Daily Express)

Former England Under-21 captain Ray Ranson is thought to be heading a takeover attempt of Aston Villa. (The Sun)

A swap deal could be done between Chelsea and Manchester United seeing Stamford Bridge winger Damien Duff plus cash being traded for Old Trafford defender Rio Ferdinand. (The Sun)

Sir Alex Ferguson would welcome back Carlos Quieroz as his assistant if the Portuguese manager of Real Madrid is sacked by the Spanish club this summer. (The Mirror)

Barcelona may try and lure Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka and manager Kevin Keegan may have little option but to sell in order to fund arrivals. (The Sun)

Sunderland are going to sign Liverpool's John Welsh as he is unhappy at not being giving a chance in the first team at Anfield. From S Shields SAFC fan Have your say on 606

Fulham defender Zat Knight could be in line for a shock call-up to the England squad for the upcoming friendly against Sweden as manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who is expected to have the 23-year-old watched against Manchester City, weighs up his back-up options. (The Mirror)

Tottenham are thinking over a summer move for Deportivo la Coruna midfield anchorman Mauro Silva - the 36-year-old does not fit the club's attempts to sign young players but could be available on a free. Meanwhile, Darren Anderton, whose contract is up in the summer, is set for the White Hart Lane exit door. (Various)

Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates is set to launch a takeover bid for Second Division Sheffield Wednesday. (Various)