Manchester United will sue England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson if striker Wayne Rooney suffers an injury breakdown at the World Cup. (News of the World, Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham have told Manchester United that they will have to pay �20m to land midfielder Michael Carrick. (News of the World)

However the deal could have already been done, with Tottenham accepting �12m. (Daily Star Sunday)

If Carrick does sign for Manchester United, Tottenham will join Liverpool in the race to sign Chelsea winger Damien Duff. (Daily Star Sunday)

Former Newcastle and Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit is a candidate for the vacant manager's job at Crystal Palace. (The People)

Roy Keane has told Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell he will play on for another season after receiving specialist advice about his hip injury. (Scotland On Sunday)

Real Madrid have told Hearts they must pay �4m if they want to sign striker Javier Portillo. (Various)

Liverpool are after Real Zaragoza midfielder Alberto Zapater. (News of the World)

The Anfield club have also had an �8m bid for Sevilla winger Daniel Alaves turned down by the Spanish club. (Sunday Mirror)

Liverpool are keen on Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka, who is available for �1.5m, as the club look to replace the injured Djibril Cisse. (The People)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has been told that he can make a �12m bid for Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe. (Sunday Mirror)

Although that figure could be nearer �9m. (The People)

Newcastle are poised to make a �10m bid for West Ham striker Dean Ashton to fill the void left by Alan Shearer. (Daily Star Sunday)

The Magpies are also lining up a �500,000 swoop for Celtic striker John Hartson. (The People/Sunday Post)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is to end speculation over his future by signing a four-year deal with the Stamford Bridge club. (News of the World)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is prepared to play a waiting game in the chase for West Brom defender Curtis Davis. (Daily Star Sunday)

Reading are to make a surprise �2m move for Manchester City keeper David James. (The People)

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is wanted by Barcelona. (Mail on Sunday)

Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in Manchester United target Mahamadou Diarra of Lyon. (Daily Star Sunday)

Chelsea midfielder Jiri Jarosik's agent has been in Glasgow for signing talks with Celtic. (Scotland On Sunday)

Everton are prepared to sell James McFadden for �600,000 after their final offer of a contract extension was rejected by the striker. (News of the World)

McFadden and Everton colleague Gary Naysmith could be offloaded in the summer to make way for new signings. (The People)

Charlton are closing in on the �2.5m signing of Reading skipper Steve Sidwell. (Daily Star Sunday)

Dundee United midfielder Grant Brebner heads for Australia on Monday for signing talks with Melbourne Victory. (Sunday Mail)

Everton defender David Weir is considering a contract offer from West Brom. (News of the World)

Wayne Rooney will play in England's next game against Trinidad and Tobago following the scrambling win 1-0 over Paraguay. (Sunday Express, Daily Star Sunday)

Trinidad and Tobago hero Shaka Hislop believes Steven Gerrard should be England captain. (News of the World, Daily Star Sunday)

Spurs striker Jermain Defoe says he does not understand his exclusion from England's World Cup squad. (News of the World)

Defender John Terry said blisters on the feet of several England players were to blame for the unconvincing 1-0 win over Paraguay. (Various)

Germany captain Michael Ballack has played down reports of a rift with manager Jurgen Klinsmann after the Chelsea midfielder missed the first game of the World Cup. (Sunday Mirror)

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has expressed his desire to finally play in a World Cup final for France after being named on the bench in the 1998 showpiece. (Daily Star Sunday)

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy says he has been able to get fully fit for the World Cup after spending so much time on the Manchester United bench last season. (Various)

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic failed to get on the scoresheet against Trinidad and Tobago but could be a hit in the charts after having a song written about him.

The News of the World reports Swedish reggae band Elias have penned a cheeky little number called 'Zlatan' which has been adopted by the fans during pre-World Cup friendlies, much to his dismay.

The same paper says Saudi Arabia have their "very own Ronaldinho".

Striker Mohammed Al Anbar was apparently given the moniker because he bears more than a passing resemblance to the Brazilian ace. Poor chap.

England fans spent an astonishing �200m stocking up on provisions on Saturday morning ahead of the World Cup opener against Paraguay, reports the Sunday Mirror.

Apparently, the supporters bought 10 million cases of beer and six million pizzas, while Tesco say they sold three million barbecue sets as temperatures soared.

More on Victoria Beckham's nightmare journey to Germany to see hubby David captain England in the first game against Paraguay.

She was delayed at Madrid airport after her plane was grounded but the Daily Star Sunday report that she paid �30,000 for a private aircraft to get her to Frankfurt in time.