Alan Smith has told Leeds they will not decide which club he joins, if he has to leave Elland Road. (The Sun)

Meanwhile, Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has made a bid of �7m for England striker Smith. (The Independent/Daily Mirror)

Tottenham have told Celtic boss Martin O'Neill the manager's job at White Hart Lane is his if he wants it. (Daily Mail)

Duo line up Van Nistelrooy

Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to leave the club in the summer and sign for either Real Madrid or Barcelona. (The Times/Daily Mail/The Sun/Daily Express/Daily Mirror)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is trying to take French World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu to the Reebok Stadium. (Daily Mail)

Nottingham Forest have sent on-loan midfielder Michael Stewart back to Manchester United after a disappointing campaign. (Daily Express)

Portsmouth have offered midfielder Steve Stone a new one-year contract. (Daily Mail)