Arsenal are poised to launch a mid-winter move for new England recruit, Manchester City defender Micah Richards. (Daily Star)

Manchester United striker Alan Smith has rejected a loan move to both Cardiff and Leeds. (The Guardian)

Magnus Hedman expects to complete his move to Chelsea this weekend and the former Celtic keeper has called it a "dream come true". (The Sun)

Manchester United are on the brink of signing Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres for �22m. (The Sun)

Tottenham have agreed to sign winger Leonardo Vitor Santiago from NAC Breda in the January transfer window. (The Times)

New England Revolution, managed by former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol, are the latest US club to express an interest in David Beckham. (Daily Telegraph)

Charlton are chasing Hibernian duo Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson but will face competition from a host of other clubs. (Daily Record)

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has agreed to sign Maltese striker Michael Mifsud from Lillestrom for �700,000. (Daily Star)

FA chief Brian Barwick has warned Premiership stars to improve their attitude towards referees or face the consequences. (Daily Mirror).

Watford manager Adrian Boothroyd has called for a salary cap and draft pick to make the Premiership a fairer league. (Various).

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has dismissed rumours he wants to leave the club in January and says he does not regret his decision to stay with the Gunners. (The Sun)

Tottenham boss Martin Jol is set to raid the transfer market to sign a centre-half as cover for Ledley King. (The Sun)

Birmingham owner David Sullivan insists Steve Bruce's job as manager is safe and has accused fans of deserting the club. (Daily Mirror)

Shaun Maloney has halted his contract talks with Celtic prompting speculation he will leave the club in January. (Various)

Aiden McGeady says he is happy at Celtic after initial discussions over extending his contract, which ends in 2008. (The Herald)

Barnsley boss Andy Ritchie is heading for showdown talks after the club stalled on giving him a new contract. (Daily Mirror)

Rangers chairman David Murray insists manager Paul Le Guen will have until the end of the season to turn round the club's fortunes. (Various)

Kolo Toure was so keen to impress during his trial at Arsenal that he even went as far as tackling boss Arsene Wenger, when he tried to return the ball from the sidelines. (Daily Telegraph)

A poll has named Reading boss Steve Coppell as the weediest looking Premiership boss with Tottenham chief Martin Jol as the toughest. (Daily Star)

Wigan winger David Cotterill was given the middle names George Best by his dad - and even got the Manchester United legend to sign his birth certificate. (Daily Star)