Liverpool are prepared to take a loss on striker Emile Heskey when he moves to Birmingham in the summer for �3.5m. (Daily Mirror)

Nick Barmby, Gary Kelly, Ian Harte and Michael Duberry have been told by Leeds that they are not needed for next season. (Daily Star)

England captain David Beckham is on Jose Mourinho's wanted list when he takes the manager's job at Chelsea. (Daily Express)

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has been lined up by Newcastle to take over from Sir Bobby Robson. (Daily Mirror)

Sir Bobby Robson's future at Newcastle is in doubt after a row with chairman Freddy Shepherd following their Uefa Cup semi-final exit against Marseille. (Daily Mail)

A Russian investor wants to take control of Aston Villa and is ready to give manager David O'Leary �25m for new signings this summer. (Daily Express)

Porto boss Jose Mourinho has already identified the make-up of his backroom staff for when he takes over at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier will be replaced in the summer if the club do not qualify for the Champions League. (Daily Star)