Steve McManaman is considering a move to Qatar after being told by Manchester City that he will not get a new contact at the end of the season. (Daily Express)

Nicolas Anelka and Michael Tarnat are also leaving - and City are expecting offers for Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joey Barton.

Rangers are ready for a summer battle with Manchester United and Tottenham for Leeds United striker Alan Smith. (The Sun)

Smith's team-mate Mark Viduka is being chased by Roma and Middlesbrough.

Muzzy Izzet will leave Leicester City at the end of the season - with Birmingham and Aston Villa both keen to snap him up. (Daily Mail)

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley is also tracking the Turkish international midfielder. (Daily Mirror)

But the Addicks have been rejected by PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mark Van Bommel who says they are not a big enough club. (Daily Telegraph)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has been in talks with Monaco striker Dado Prso about a move to the Reebok Stadium. (The Independent).

Blackburn manager Graeme Souness has been linked with a swoop for young Huddersfield striker John McAliskey. (The Mirror)

Thomas Graveseon and Tomasz Radzinski have both agreed to sign new contracts at Everton. (Daily Telegraph)