New Tottenham boss Juande Ramos is leading the race to sign Russian striker Alexander Kerzhakov from his former club Sevilla. (The Sun).

Christian Poulsen, another Sevilla star, is a �7m target for Manchester City. (The Sun)

Spurs manager Ramos has made securing the future of Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov a top priority. (The Times)

Tottenham's under-pressure sporting director Damien Comolli will hold crisis talks over Berbatov's future. (Daily Mail)

Rolando Bianchi may return to Italy in January after failing to settle at Manchester City. (The Guardian).

Everton are interested in signing Arsenal full-back Justin Hoyte. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea boss Avram Grant is ready to ditch Tal Ben Haim - only months after the defender's arrival from Bolton. (Daily Mirror)

Reading are to offer Rangers �3m for midfielder Brahim Hemdani. (Daily Mirror)

Middlesbrough will target ex-Wigan boss Paul Jewell if results under manager Gareth Southgate do not improve. (The Sun)

Newcastle have dismissed reports that Sam Allardyce's job as manager is already under threat. (Daily Mail)

Dunfermline are to sack manager Stephen Kenny. (Daily Record)

Louis Saha will be given a starting place for Manchester United in their Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday. (The Sun)

Gilberto has denied having a row with boss Arsene Wenger after being left out of the Arsenal side. (The Sun)

Tottenham will not punish goalkeeper Paul Robinson for criticising the club's board over their sacking of ex-boss Martin Jol. (The Sun, Daily Mail)

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock was promised money for new players by chairman Simon Jordan - when they met in a toilet after the 0-0 draw with Scunthorpe. (Daily Mirror)