Burnley boss Steve Cotterill has emerged as the front-runner to succeed Bryan Robson as West Brom manager. (The Sun)

While Alan Curbishley is expected to reject the chance to return to football with West Brom. (Daily Star)

If the Baggies are keen on Curbishley, they will have to battle with Leeds for his services. (Daily Mirror)

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has also added Blackburn coach Mark Bowen to his shortlist to take over from Robson. (Daily Mail)

England flop Sven-Goran Eriksson could be within three matches of a return to management - with Italian giants Inter Milan. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will make another bid for Southampton's teenage left-back Gareth Bale in January. (Daily Express)

Portsmouth are lining up a swoop for Middlesbrough midfielder Ray Parlour in January after missing out on him in the last transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

Graham Rix has emerged as a contender to take over the vacant managerial post at Bournemouth. (The Times)

Hearts have signed Australia youth internationals Ryan McGowan, a 17-year-old defender, and Rocco Visconte, a 16-year-old striker, on three-year contracts. (The Herald)

Motherwell manager Maurice Malpas is seeking out-of-contract defenders after a serious injury to Brian McLean at the weekend. (daily Express)

David Beckham says he would be happy with a low profile if Steve McClaren ever recalled him to the England squad. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he wants to see more from �30m striker Andriy Shevchenko. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann could face a police probe after booting a bottle at Manchester United fans during Sunday's 1-0 win at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)

Newcastle keeper Shay Given could be out for three months with his ruptured bowel. (The Sun)

France coach Raymond Domenech has reignited his feud with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho by questioning the sale of William Gallas to Arsenal. (Daily Express)

Rio Ferdinand thought Manchester United were going to sell him after a chance meeting with Chelsea chief Peter Kenyon. (The Sun)

Czech striker Michal Pospisil insists every Hearts player is backing under-fire coach Valdas Ivanauskas. (Daily Record)

Rangers manager Paul Le Guen says mis-firing new signings Filip Sebo and Libor Sionko should not be criticised and need to know they are loved by Ibrox fans. (Daily Star)

Bruce Arena says Sven-Goran Eriksson is too expensive to succeed him as USA coach. (The Sun)

Derby boss Billy Davies is being probed by police after being reported for inciting Preston fans. (The Sun)

Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge faces six weeks out after surgery on a chipped ankle bone. (Daily Mail)

Middlesbrough's Jonathan Woodgate has played down talk of a return to the England squad. (Daily Mail)

Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves will be out for at least six weeks after breaking his leg. (Independent)

Gretna defender Jamie McQuilken is recovering after the 31-year-old was rushed to hospital following a heart scare. (Various)

Australia prime minister John Howard has appointed Liverpool's injured winger Harry Kewell as an ambassador to promote healthy living.