Guus Hiddink has left the door open for the FA to offer him the England job after talks stalled over a new contract with the Russia FA. (The Sun)

Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Jose Mourinho is the outstanding candidate to be England's next boss. (The Sun)

Former FA vice-chairman David Dein is championing Gerard Houllier's claims to be the new England boss. (Independent)

Michael Ballack's first match back for Chelsea is likely to be the big match at Arsenal on 16 December. (The Sun)

Chelsea outcast Paulo Ferreira is at the centre of a �10m swap deal with Valencia's Miguel. (Daily Mirror)

Departing Scotland manager Alex McLeish has recommended that Motherwell boss Mark McGhee replace him. (Scottish Sun)

Falkirk are preparing to make an offer to former Arsenal kid Stephen Bradley after a trial period. (Daily Record)

Ian Holloway is lining up Tim Breacker and Des Bulpin to join his backroom staff at Leicester. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan will have to buy on-loan Ecuador midfielder Luis Antonio Valencia from Villarreal to head off a bid from Racing Santander. (Daily Mail)

Paul Jewell is expected to agree a �1.5m-a-year deal to become Derby County's new manager. (Various)

Steve Cotterill is the favourite to become Swindon manager. (Various)

Reading boss Steve Coppell no longer wants Cameroon's George Elokobi and will try to keep Nicky Shorey. (Sun)

Boxing promoter Dennis Hobson is considering a multi-million pound bid for Sheffield Wednesday. (Express)

AZ Alkmaar boss Louis van Gaal, in the running for England boss, broke his ankle and fibula while demonstrating his pole vaulting prowess. (Express)