Newcastle are pondering a loan move for Real Madrid's Italy striker Antonio Cassano, who has fallen out with coach Fabio Capello. Magpies boss Glenn Roeder also wants Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin. (News of the World, Sunday Mirror)

But Roeder also has Barcelona's ex-Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen in his sights and is poised to make a bid during January's transfer window. (The People)

Barcelona will make a �25 million bid for Chelsea's England midfielder Frank Lampard at the end of the season (Sunday Mirror)

Bayern Munich would want either John O'Shea or Wes Brown in part-exchange for any Manchester United move for Owen Hargreaves. (Sunday Mirror)

Italian club Torino are keen on signing Middlesbrough forward Massimo Maccarone, who has made just two appearances for Riverside boss Gareth Southgate this season. (News of the World)

Coventry boss Micky Adams is eyeing Colchester's highly-rated midfielder Kemal Izzet. (News of the World)

Barnsley boss Andy Ritchie is planning a double swoop for Nicky Barmby and Chris Morgan. (People)

Watford are keen to land Boro's Ray Parlour, who is near full fitness following a knee problem. (People)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes wants Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock in a cash-plus-player deal. (People)

Everton are set to challenge Liverpool for the services of Derby teenager Giles Barnes. (Sunday Mirror)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has shunned a new long-term contract because he feels it's not in the best interests of the club to commit themselves to a lengthy deal. (Various)

Glenn Hoddle could be Peter Taylor's replacement at Crystal Palace if the Eagles boss is sacked by chairman Simon Jordan (Sunday Mirror).

Former Charlton boss Alan Curbishley could make his return to management at a top European club, according to his agent Phil Smith (News of the World)

Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz has made the shortlist for the �1m-a-year job in charge of the USA national team. (News of the World)

Paul Sturrock, who is set to become Swindon boss, has a get out clause that will allow him to return to Sheffield Wednesday. (People)

West Ham have set a 48-hour deadline to decide whether to accept Kia Joorabchian's takeover bid. (Sunday Mirror)

Former Anfield striker Djibril Cisse holds a grudge against Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez. (Sunday Mirror)

France legend Michel Platini believes Arsenal striker Thierry Henry made a mistake by not signing for Barcelona. (The Observer)

West Ham striker Dean Ashton is fighting his way back to fitness by using hydrotherapy sessions at a special swimming pool in Manchester. (The People)

Liverpool's Craig Bellamy says the life of a Premiership striker is boring. "Straight home I go home and just laze about, doing hardly anything. It's quite a boring existence."