West Ham have been linked with a move for Juventus midfielder Mauro Camoranesi after his agent said he might leave in January. (Independent)

But they face competition from Premiership leaders Portsmouth for the World Cup winner's signature. (Daily Mirror)

Man City boss Stuart Pearce will sign Colombian right-midfielder Jairo Patino to solve his injury crisis. (Daily Mirror)

Sir Alex Ferguson says the player he would most like to sign is Chelsea's Claude Makelele, closely followed by Bayern Munich's Owen Hargreaves. (Daily Express)

Liverpool's Harry Kewell is facing an extended spell out as he prepares for surgery on his troublesome left foot. (Daily Express)

Motherwell manager Maurice Malpas is considering an approach for former Rangers defender Marvin Andrews. (The Sun)

Aston Villa are planning a bid in January for Dundee midfielder Kevin McDonald, the 17-year-old who has already rejected moves to Celtic and Everton. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace manager Peter Taylor is lining up a loan move for Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie. (Independent)

Brighton caretaker-boss Dean Wilkins is targeting Preston hitman Daniele Dichio. (Independent)

Chester want to sign Crewe's out-of-favour striker Luke Rodgers on loan. (Daily Star)

Sam Allardyce says he will fight to clear his name after being accused by two agents of accepting bungs. (Various)

Meanwhile Chelsea's title defence could be hit by a new tapping-up scandal which may see them docked three points. (Various)

An investigation into the running of Mansfield Town has uncovered evidence suggesting they drew money improperly from its associated charity, the Stags Community Trust. (Guardian)

Sven-Goran Eriksson looks to have priced himself out of the USA job as they are struggling to come up with the required �4m-a-year. (Daily Express)

Arsene Wenger has told new signing Julio Baptista to get himself fit if he wants to win a place in the starting line-up. (Daily Express)

Thomas Gravesen's agents say Celtic did not put pressure on the Dane to retire from international football. (Various)

Francesco Totti has rejected a plea by Italy coach Roberto Donadoni to come out of international retirement. (Daily Express)

Reading striker Dave Kitson could be out until the middle of October with his knee injury. (Daily Express)

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder says he suffered horrible taunts on his return to West Ham, being called "Tumour Boy" by some Hammers' fans. (Daily Mirror)

Didier Drogba is set to become one of Chelsea's highest earners after his stunning start to the season was rewarded with a new four-year deal. (Daily Mirror)

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney admits he is worried by his disappointing form. (Daily Star)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has defended his decision to play captain Steven Gerrard on the wing. (Various)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could name the same team for Wednesday's Premiership game with Newcastle as the one that lost at Chelsea on Sunday - 92 matches after last picking an unchanged side.