David O'Leary could take temporary charge of Newcastle while the club sorts out its future. (The Sun)

Hull striker Craig Fagan may take legal action against Danny Guthrie over his broken leg. (Daily Mail)

West Brom are lining up a second bid for Cardiff's Roger Johnson in the New Year, having had a �4m bid rejected on deadline day. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea want former Stamford Bridge hero Ray Wilkins back at the club as part of boss Luis Felipe Scolari's coaching team. (The Sun)

Sheffield United's Sun Jihai could be in trouble after refusing to leave the field following his red card against Coventry on Tuesday. (Daily Star)

Tottenham boss Juande Ramos says Dimitar Berbatov's last-gasp move to Manchester United was their biggest blow as it left them no time to sign a replacement. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham striker Dean Ashton will be out for up to four weeks after twisting his ankle in new manager Gianfranco Zola's first training session. (The Sun)

Derby could fine Tyrone Mears six weeks' wages after he went on trial at Marseille without their permission, before sealing a loan move to France. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accused Dynamo Kiev players of trying to "destroy" Theo Walcott in their Champions League match. (Daily Express)

Burnley owner Brendan Flood wants to bring Middle Eastern money to the club, telling Arabian Business magazine they have "super-sized ambition" and need someone with a "super-sized chequebook". (Independent)

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says the continental quota system could be changed to allow more non-European teams to qualify for the World Cup. (Daily Telegraph)

West Ham fans have started a petition to get the Bobby Moore cancer fund logo on their sponsor-free shirts after the collapse of travel company XL. (The Times)

Aston Villa's Stiliyan Petrov is such a big star back in Bulgaria that his wedding was shown live on national television. (Daily Star)