Director of football Dennis Wise and managing director Derek Llambias will also leave the Magpies once owner Mike Ashley finds a new buyer. (The Times)

The Dubai royal family and Indian billionaire Anil Ambani are the favourites to buy the St James' Park outfit. (Daily Express)

Chinese property developer Xu Rongmao is keen on the north-east club, with a view to exploiting the commercially valuable land surrounding the stadium. (The Guardian)

Members of Newcastle's management team have been in Dubai over the weekend seeking a buyer for the club. (The Times)

Ashley is determined to at least recoup the �250m he has spent on the Magpies. (The Guardian)

Injured Newcastle stars Obafemi Martins and Habib Beye were denied entry by a member of St James' Park security staff on Saturday because they did not have tickets for the game against Hull. (The Sun)

Birmingham have permission to speak to Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng about a three-month loan deal. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea have told West Ham that they will need to pay �1.2m in compensation if they want to prise assistant boss Steve Clarke away from Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)

But the Hammers believe a figure of �600,000 is more realistic. (Daily Mail)

Clarke's proposed move to work with new West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola could end up in court, with Chelsea seeking up to �5m in compensation. (Various)

West Ham are willing to pay up to �1m to secure Clarke's services but the collapse of their shirt sponsors XL has left them with little room for manoeuvre. (The Independent)

The Hammers are also looking at alternatives to Clarke as an assistant for Zola. (Daily Express)

Setanta are expected to reach an agreement with either the BBC or ITV to ensure there are highlights of England's remaining away World Cup qualifiers. (Daily Mail)

England midfielder David Beckham was booed by Los Angeles Galaxy fans after they lost 2-0 to Kansas City Wizards - their 12th consecutive game without a win. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo, who spent much of the summer angling for a move to Real Madrid, believes the Old Trafford faithful will forgive him when he returns to action. "I'm already in the history of the club," he said. "When I play the fans will love me again." (Various)