Reading hope to sign DC United's American wonderkid Freddy Adu on loan in January with a view to a permanent �5m deal. (The Sun)

Chelsea are keen on Auxerre defender Younes Kaboul (Independent)

Dunfermline have re-opened contract talks with Greg Shields, Mark Burchill and Scott Wilson. (Daily Record)

Swindon boss Dennis Wise has turned down the chance to take charge at Leeds United. (Daily Star, Daily Mirror)

West Brom have targeted Hibernian boss Tony Mowbray to be their new manager. (Daily Star, Daily Mail)

The Baggies have made an official approach to Middlesbrough for coach Steve Round. (Daily Mirror)

The FA wants Fifa to take action against agent Pini Zahavi for his part in the Ashley Cole 'tapping-up' affair. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham manager Alan Pardew admits the takeover speculation surrounding the club is affecting his side's performances. (Daily Telegraph)

England manager Steve McClaren is to visit the Seattle Seahawks in America to pick up some coaching tips. (Daily Telegraph)

Former Premiership referee Jeff Winter says Lee Bowyer, Danny Mills and Tomas Repka are the biggest whingers in the English game. (Daily Mirror)

Norwich City players Youssef Safri and Dickson Etuhu traded punches on the coach back from Saturday's defeat by Plymouth. (various)