Midfielder Kevin Nolan could now leave Bolton in the wake of manager Sam Allardyce's departure. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn are tracking highly-rated Hibernian right-back Steven Whittaker. (Daily Mirror)

Everton keeper Richard Wright could return to old club Ipswich at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

Serie B side Genoa want Hibernian striker Chris Killen. (Daily Record)

Newcastle and Manchester City are Sam Allardyce's most likely destinations after quitting Bolton. (Various)

But Allardyce is not committed to taking over at City (Daily Mail) and would welcome a career break if the right job does not come up. (Times)

Allardyce quit because the board would not back him in the transfer market and he would have had to sell Nicolas Anelka to raise funds. (Sun)

'Little Sam' Sammy Lee will take over from Allardyce at Bolton. (Various)

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has banned predecessor Terry Brown from attending Saturday's game against Bolton. (The Sun)

Chelsea have accused Michael Ballack of caring more for his country than his club after he had ankle surgery without permission. (Daily Express)

Sunderland boss Roy Keane will get a bumper four-year contract and a �25m transfer kitty after the Black Cats were promoted. (Daily Mail)

Michael Owen will start a Newcastle match for the first time in 16 months against Reading on Monday. (Times)

After Ferguson hit out at Mourinho for calling Cristiano Ronaldo a liar, the Chelsea boss says he understands his United counterpart "felt he had to protect his boy".

But Mourinho adds: "A kid made some statements and was not showing maturity or respect. Maybe it's about education, a difficult childhood, no education, maybe it is a consequence of that. That was why I had to give an answer."

However, Mourinho says he hasn't lost respect for Ferguson, even after the Scot accused the Chelsea boss of "ranting".

"I have no problems with him and no problems with the boy," he said. "I like Sir Alex and if his digs against me are not offensive in relation to integrity and morals, then no problem."

Former Manchester United keeper Fabien Barthez is poised to quit Nantes after he was confronted by a group of angry fans following the 2-0 defeat to Rennes. (Various)