Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has said he is considering a last- minute swoop for England midfielder David Beckham who is set to move to AC Milan on loan from LA Galaxy. (The Sun)
Milan confident on Beckham switch

Beckham will join AC Milan after England manager Fabio Capello told the Italian club to sign the 33-year-old. (Various)

Manchester City and Tottenham are both chasing CSKA Moscow's �12m-rated striker Vagner Love, 24, who has admitted he fancies a move to the Premier League. (Various)

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has admitted he made a mistake in not signing Egyptian striker Amr Zaki on a permanent deal after signing the 25-year-old on a season-long loan. (Daily Mirror)

Real Madrid are reported to be interested in signing Zaki who has scored seven goals in eight Premier League appearances for Wigan. (Daily Telegraph)

Reports in France say Manchester United are still interested in signing 20-year-old Lyon midfielder Karim Benzema, but they face competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona. (Daily Telegraph)

Blackburn manager Paul Ince has said Aston Villa cannot afford striker Roque Santa Cruz and that the 27-year-old striker will not be going anywhere in January. (Daily Star)

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray is planning a �2m January swoop for 24-year-old Peterborough striker Craig Makail-Smith, who has scored 10 goals in 12 games so far this season in League One. (Various)

Celtic have activated a one-year extension clause in Gary Caldwell's contract to secure the Scotland internationalist's future on a more lucrative long-term deal. (The Herald)

In a revealing interview Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has admitted he has "no excuses" for his behaviour that saw him sentenced for six months in jail and says he knows some fans want him dead. (Various)
Barton reveals final chance fears

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has said he wants to play for England instead of his native Spain when he qualifies for a British passport next summer. "If I got a British passport then I would be able to play for England and, at the moment I feel very English." (Various)

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is planning to score the 100th goal of his career against former club Everton on Saturday. (Various)

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack could have played his last game for Germany after criticising coach Joachim Low's selection policy in a German newspaper. (Various)

Tottenham midfielder David Bentley has admitted the Spurs players have not been together, but says they are slowly beginning to turn things around. (Various)

Iain Dowie's future as QPR manager is in doubt because his relationship with co-owner Flavio Briatore has become strained and the Italian has taken an increasingly hands-on role at the club. (The Sun)

A survey has revealed that Championship strugglers Doncaster Rovers are the biggest achievers in English Football. The Achievers Report looked at results, league tables and club records and then compared the resources of each club with its achievements since the Premier League began in 1992. Portsmouth came in second, with Hull City fourth. (Daily Mirror)

American football team the New Orleans Saints have rejected the chance to use Arsenal's training ground after being impressed with the facilities at their Watford base. The Saints play the San Diego Chargers at Wembley on Sunday. (Daily Star)
NFL star Bush out of London clash

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