Manager Martin Jol has told Jermain Defoe he will be left to rot in the reserves if he doesn't sign a new contract at Tottenham. (Sun)

Everton are trying to lure Barcelona's Mexican wonder kid Efrain Juarez Valdez. (Daily Mirror)

Peter Crouch has been assured he has a future at Liverpool, despite finding himself a regular fixture on the subs' bench. (Various)

Andriy Shevchenko's days at Chelsea could be numbered after he failed to impress boss Jose Mourinho in the 0-0 draw against Blackburn. (Sun)

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce admits the return to fitness of Michael Owen casts fresh doubt over the future of striker Obafemi Martins. (Daily Mail)

Spurs boss Martin Jol has six games to save his job after Saturday's 3-1 defeat to arch rivals Arsenal. (Various)

Sevilla manager Juande Ramos is still the man the Tottenham board want to replace Jol. (Sunday Express)

Among the other big name bosses in line to succeed Jol are former White Hart Lane idol Jurgen Klinsmann, Ronald Koeman, Harry Redknapp and Fabio Capello. (Sun)

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre's season is probably over because of a cruciate knee ligament injury. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has told boss Jose Mourinho he doesn't want to play until he is fully fit. (Times)

Derby manager Billy Davies has hit back at the snipers who have labelled his team the worst ever to play in the Premier League, insisting: "judge us by where we are at the end of the season". (Daily Star)

A new DVD showing life at Stamford Bridge over the last three years features Didier Drogba limbo dancing with Michael Essien after winning the FA Cup. (Times)

Stephen Clemence has revealed that his two-year-old son Jack loves dressing up in his Leicester kit. (Times)