Newcastle are preparing an �8m double swoop for Southampton striker James Beattie and West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick as long-term replacements for Alan Shearer and Gary Speed (Daily Mirror).

Lauren will celebrate his fourth anniversary at Arsenal by signing a new three-year deal (The Sun).

West Bromwich Albion boss Gary Megson is hoping to sign Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu to boost his squad for the club's Premiership return (Daily Telegraph).

Michael Duberry is expected to join the exodus of big earners from Leeds and join Wolves this week (Daily Express).

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Peter Taylor is set to quit Hull and return to his old job as England Under-21 boss (Daily Star).

Arsenal have offered in the region of �2.5m for Celta Vigo goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (Daily Telegraph).

Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren has made a surprise late bid to sign Leicester's Paul Dickov (Daily Mirror).

Dion Dublin is considering an offer from his old club Coventry after being released by Aston Villa (Daily Mirror).