Chelsea striker Didier Drogba claims he was the subject of several approaches by French champions Lyon last season, but wanted to honour his contract at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)

America international Clint Dempsey, formerly a target of West Ham and Charlton, could be set for the Premiership after rejecting a new deal at New England Revolution. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has labelled the current probe into bungs in football a "witch hunt". (The Sun)

Former England captain David Beckham's Real Madrid career could be in the balance as he faces his second successive match on the bench. (Various)

Charlton defender Radostin Kishishev has warned Aston Villa fans that Bulgarian Stilian Petrov "deserves a bigger club than Villa" and might not stay at the club long. (Various)

Bolton captain Kevin Nolan has tipped manager Sam Allardyce to brush off recent bung allegations surrounding him and take the club onwards and upwards. (Various)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has tipped Gareth Barry to earn a recall into the England squad. (Daily Star)

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson admits he was "punching out for fun" during a street brawl following an Old Firm defeat in 2000. (The Sun)

Karl Svensson is to be dropped by Rangers, with new Sasa Papac starting against Celtic on Saturday. (Various)

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc is grieving after his cousin died in a road accident in his Polish homeland. (Daily Record)

West Ham striker Bobby Zamora has admitted he was as shocked as the club's supporters when Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano joined the Hammers, saying: "Zamora is a Spanish name, but I don't speak a word. I wish I did - maybe it would guarantee me a starting place." (Daily Mirror)

Reading keeper Marcus Hahnemann warmed up for the Royals' clash with Manchester United by dressing up like Star Wars character Obi Wan Kenobi and admitting: "You could say Wayne Rooney is our Darth Vader". (Various)

Arsene Wenger admits he would be a rotten guest on Through the Keyhole, because he does not have one memento of his 10 years as Arsenal manager after giving away all of his medals from his time at the club. (Various)