
TRANSFER RUMOURS
Inter Milan are offering David Beckham complete control of his image rights in a bid to lure him away from Real Madrid. (The Sun)
Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder is still keen on Charlton's Darren Bent, but says he has little chance of signing him while the clubs are in relegation trouble. (The Sun)
Teenage Everton striker James Vaughan is wanted by Crystal Palace on loan in January. (Daily Mail)
Jimmy Calderwood has set Jamie Smith a New Year's Day deadline to decide his Aberdeen future. (Daily Record)
OTHER GOSSIP
Jose Mourinho, who suffers from migraines, was rushed to hospital with acute head pains on Sunday but returned to training on Monday. (The Sun)
Alan Pardew has been warned by new West Ham owner Eggert Magnusson that, as the manager, his "neck is on the line" and "his throat will be cut" if results are poor. (Various)
Thierry Henry admits he can be a pig-headed prima donna who always thinks he is right. (Various)
Tottenham players hit back at manager Martin Jol's criticism following their 3-0 defeat against Arsenal by insisting he picked the wrong team and they were robbed by poor refereeing. (Express)
AND FINALLY...
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says Austrian defender Emanuel Pogatetz has cast off his 'Mad Dog' tag. (The Star)