Manchester United will be offered defender Carles Puyol plus �12m from Barcelona for Ruud van Nistelorooy. (The Sun)

Van Nistelrooy has a �28m get-out clause in his Old Trafford contract - and Barcelona are aware of it. The club have held secret talks with the player's agent Rodger Linse, but the player is keen to stay with United. (Daily Express)

Roy Keane may have accelerated the end of his Manchester United career by returning to the Republic of Ireland after several "heated discussions" with manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who opposes the move. (The Independent)

Claudio Ranieri's future at Chelsea looks on dodgy ground after chief executive Peter Kenyon cancelled a meeting to discuss his future. (The Sun, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)

Porto's Jose Mourinho has emerged as the leading candidate to take over from Ranieri. (Daily Express)

Mourinho appears to be in demand, with Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd lining him up as the Magpies' next boss - with Sir Bobby Robson's blessing. (Daily Mirror)

David Pleat's position at Tottenham is in doubt, with chairman David Levy thought to be reconsidering his commitment to retain him as director of football. (The Guardian)

Bryan Robson will quit Bradford when their relegation from Division One is confirmed. (The Sun)

Uriah Rennie could be suspended over his controversial refereeing in the Wolves-Bolton game on Monday. (Daily Mail)

Wycombe boss Tony Adams failed to realise his club had been relegated after losing on Easter Monday after getting his maths wrong. (The Daily Telegraph)