Martin O'Neill is the man the FA want to take over as England boss and they will do whatever it takes to get the Aston Villa manager. (Daily Star)

O'Neill does not want the job and will rule himself out of the running. (Various)

Jose Mourinho is the FA's choice for the England job. The ex-Chelsea boss has already been sounded out. (Daily Express)

Jurgen Klinsmann is keen to succeed McClaren. The ex-Germany boss would work alongside former England captain Alan Shearer. (Daily Express)

Rafael Benitez is a contender after his future as Liverpool boss was thrown into doubt following a row with the club's American owners. (Various)

Arsenal will listen to offers for midfielder Gilberto Silva when the transfer window opens in January. (The Sun)

Bolton boss Gary Megson is set to bid for Villarreal's Danish striker Jon Dahl Tomasson - as he prepares for Nicolas Anelka to leave the Reebok Stadium. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa defender Olof Melberg is a target for AC Milan and Juventus. (Daily Mirror)

Steven Fletcher has told Hibernian he wants to leave the club. (Daily Record)

Rolando Bianchi is not looking to leave Manchester City. (The Sun)

Steve Bruce is set to take over as Wigan manager after paying his former club Birmingham to settle a row over his contract. (Various)

Derby manager Billy Davies has begged the club's board for money to spend in the January transfer window. (Daily Star, The Times)

Plymouth want former manager Paul Sturrock to leave Swindon and return to his old job at Home Park. (The Sun)

Wembley will consider replacing the much-criticised pitch at the stadium with a new surface. (The Guardian, The Times)

Terry Venables only found out he had been sacked as England assistant coach when he heard the news on television. (Daily Express, Daily Mirror)

Venables is now in line to become Republic of Ireland boss. (Various)

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann wants England fans to support Germany at Euro 2008. (The Sun)