Ronaldo is ready to join Chelsea in the summer - as long as the club's owner, Roman Abramovich, asks him directly. (Daily Mail)

Peter Reid will be appointed as the new manager of Coventry City by the end of the week. (Various)

Liverpool join the race to sign striker Alan Smith, who has said he will be leaving Leeds following their relegation to Division One. (Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)

If Smith arrives at Anfield, Liverpool striker Emile Heskey could be on his way to Birmingham. (Daily Mirror, Daily Mail)

Gordon Strachan is being urged to return to management by Leeds and Manchester City. (Daily Star, The Sun)

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Chelsea are lining up a �15m move for Juventus striker David Trezeguet. (Daily Mirror, The Independent)

Fulham and Blackburn are monitoring Tomasz Radzinski's contract talks with Everton and are poised to pounce for the Canadian if he rejects a new deal. (Daily Star)