Luis Figo has told his team-mates Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira is definitely on his way to the Bernabeu. (The Sun)

Steve McClaren will be asked to take over as England manager if Sven Goran Eriksson is kicked out of the role. (The Sun)

Pressure is mounting on the Swede after his affair with 38-year-old former model Faria Alam. Should England make a poor start to their World Cup qualifying pressure, speculation will be rife he will soon be sacked. (Various)

Massimo Maccarone's Middlesbrough future will be decided in a showdown meeting with boss Steve McClaren on Monday. (Various)

Boro are also closing in on the Dutch youngster Sergio Hellings from Anderlecht. The teenager has impressed during his trial at the Premiership side. (The Independent)

Patrick Kluivert has pleaded with fellow Newcastle striker Alan Shearer to snub a move to Scottish champions Celtic. (The Sun)

Celtic have also been linked with a move for Cardiff striker Robert Earnshaw. The Scottish side have opened talks with the Welsh international. (Daily Express)

Jacques Santini has quashed rumours Ledley King is bidding to make a cross-London switch from Tottenham to Arsenal. (The Sun)

Leeds are to hold talks with Chelsea goalkeeper Neil Sullivan over a possible free transfer and a drop from the top flight to the Championship. (The Independent)

Kevin Keegan has warned Joey Barton his Manchester City career is over unless he can control his temper. (Daily Express)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has opened talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv on a �750,000 move for versatile defender Tal Ben Haim. (Daily Mirror)

West Brom will attempt to hijack Wolves' striker Henri Camara's move to Celtic by upping their bid to �3.75m. (Daily Record)

Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus has told boss Harry Redknapp he will quit if the south coast club fail to match Norwich's offer to double his wages. (Daily Star)

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims top players are wary of signing for the club as they are not guaranteed a place in the Blues star-studded line-up. (Daily Star)