Charlton manager Alan Curbishley will be given �16m by the club to spend in the summer to bolster his squad. (The Sun)

Birmingham City have made a �3m approach for Liverpool's England striker Emile Heskey. (Daily Mail)

Glasgow Rangers are preparing a �7m bid to lure Southampton striker James Beattie north of the border in the summer. (Daily Express)

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has made enquiries about Auxerre's �7m-rated French international defender Philippe Mexes. (Daily Mirror)

Ken Bates and Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dave Allen have signed a confidentiality agreement, clearing the way for a possible �10m investment from the former Chelsea chairman. (The Sun)

Leicester midfielder Steffen Freund faces a Football Association probe following claims from Leeds supporters he made provocative gestures at them in Monday's Premiership game at Elland Road. (Daily Mirror)