Birmingham City have made a �4m offer for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane should manager Steve Bruce fail to sign Emile Heskey or Alan Smith. (The Times, The Guardian)

Liverpool want to bring �5m-rated Birmingham defender Matthew Upson to Anfield to shore up their defence. (The Sun)

Manchester United coach Mike Phelan is in the frame to replace Stan Ternent at Burnley. (The Times, The Sun)

But the Clarets may also turn to former Swansea and Wrexham manager Brian Flynn (The Independent, Daily Star)

Celtic are lining up a move for unsettled Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - either in a loan deal or a free transfer. (Daily Mirror, The Independent)

Leeds United have set their sights on Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie as the man to get the club back into the Premiership. (Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, The Independent)

Jermain Pennant will be on a year long loan at Norwich City next year - they will also try to loan Joe Cole from Chelsea for the season From Lister Have your say on Scrum V

Portsmouth are ready to launch a double raid on Premiership champions Arsenal - boss Harry Redknapp wants veteran defender Martin Keown and striker Kanu. (Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, The Sun)

Chelsea are preparing a �60m package to lure Brazilian Ronaldinho from Barcelona to Stamford Bridge. (Daily Star, Daily Express)

Leeds youngster James Milner is being offered to Premiership clubs for �6m despite assurances that he would not be sold. (Daily Express)