Fulham will begin their January shopping with a �2.5m move for Everton's Simon Davies. (Daily Express)

Everton are ready to make a �6m bid for Manchester United's Alan Smith next month. (The Sun)

Malcolm Glazer will "limit" Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's spending to �25m a season - but has set aside the same amount in an attempt to lure a superstar signing. (Various)

Wigan boss Paul Jewell has ruled out a move back to Scotland for Old Firm target Andy Webster. (Daily Record)

David Beckham has moved closer to the exit door at Real Madrid after being forced to stay at the club to play in a benefit game. (Daily Star)

Manchester City will try to re-sign Shaun Wright-Phillips in January. (Daily Star)

Simon Jordan last night warned his shot-shy Crystal Palace strike-force to shape-up or he will ship them out in January. (Daily Star)

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock will make up to half a dozen players available for transfer in the next 24 hours. (The Guardian)

Manchester United believe they are leading the race to sign Southampton left-back Gareth Bale. (Daily Mail)

Reading defender Ibrahima Sonko fears being attacked at Chelsea by the maniacs who threatened to kill him. (The Sun)

Lord Stevens bung investigation has narrowed their search down to three high-profile managers. (Daily Express)

The Premier League wants the eight agents who failed to co-operate with Lord Stevens' bungs inquiry to have their licences revoked. (The Independent)

Police from the City of London fraud squad have been conducting an investigation into football agents and potentially corrupt transfer deals for two months. (Daily Telegraph)

Hearts have made peace with Racing Genk after forking out almost �700,000 owed for Mirsad Beslija. (Daily Record)

Roy Keane has admitted he is not enjoying being manager of Sunderland - and it is only likely to get worse. (Daily Express)

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws enjoyed three Christmas dinners on Tuesday - one with the players, one as a guest of the Yorkshire media and a third with his backroom staff in the evening. (Daily Express)