Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano are wanted on loan by Brazilian club Flamengo in the January transfer window. (Various)

Watford are interested in Leeds striker David Healy to replace Marlon King, who is out injured for the season. (Independent)

Former Fulham midfielder Martin Djetou is training with Leeds with a view to signing for the Elland Road outfit. (Independent)

Barcelona's striker woes could see them make a loan move for unsettled Newcastle forward Albert Luque. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan are to make a bid for MK Dons striker Izale McLeod. (Daily Mirror)

Alan Smith's agent insists the striker will be staying at Manchester United as he bids to regain his fitness and a first-team place. (The Sun)

England manager Steve McClaren has blamed the media for trying to engineer rifts between him, his assistant Terry Venables and his players. (Various)

England and Chelsea captain John Terry cannot work out why the national team's players cannot reproduce their form at club level on the international scene. (Various)

West Ham boss Alan Pardew has been assured of his future and more transfer funds by Icelander Eggert Magnusson, who is bidding to take over the club. (Guardian)

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has ruled out a return to former club Manchester United. (Independent)

Liverpool defender John Arne Riise has contradicted team-mate Jose Reina, who said fourth place was probably the club's target, by saying the club will not give up in the title race. (The Sun)

The Association of Football Agents is unhappy with the Football Association's new rules for agents and a court battle could ensue. (Daily Mail)

Aston Villa are considering selling the naming rights to their Villa Park ground to a sponsor. (Daily Mail)

Alan Curbishley says he was surprised his ex-club Charlton sacked his replacement Iain Dowie. (Daily Express)

Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has told friends he will end his career in England after doubts arose about his future. (Daily Express)

Hearts keeper Craig Gordon could be axed for the game against Rangers as the problems at the club continue. (Daily Record)

Raith Rovers could offer Hearts assistant John McGlynn a way out of the club by appointing him as manager. (Daily Record)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce took advantage of so many of his players being on international duty by taking the other half to see a Celine Dion concert in Las Vegas. (Guardian)