How sorry are you William? Arsene Wenger is set to recall axed Arsenal skipper William Gallas for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev.

But only if he says sorry. According to the Sun, there are "10 million reasons to say sorry" with the French defender set to lose out on �10m if he is shipped out. "Gobby Gallas is back" screams the Daily Star.

Paris St-Germain are on stand-by with a possible six-month loan deal on the table. Meanwhile Wenger wants his players to keep "strong, united, focused and not to panic". (The Guardian)

As keeper Manuel Almunia wonders if he will get the captain's armband again after their 3-0 defeat by Manchester City, Wenger has some thoughts on what makes a good skipper.

"I don't believe too much in leadership. I believe more in good passing than a guy who jumps around with his hands in the air and plays the leader". (An apparent dig at John Terry according to the Daily Mail)

Londoner Colin Kazim-Richards, who is plying his trade for Turkish outfit Fenerbahce, is being lined up with a return to England with Sunderland, Hull and Manchester City leading the chase for the �4m-rated winger. (Daily Mirror)

Benitez is in the news. No, not Liverpool's gaffer, but Ecuador's top striker Cristian Benitez. Wigan and Blackburn were hoping to sign him for �8m in January but word's got out he has broken his leg. Back to the drawing board. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona are ready to make a sensational swoop for Hamilton Accies teenager James McCarthy. (Scotttish Sun)

With finance giants AIG in economic meltdown, there are plenty of companies lining up their cash and showing an interest in taking over the Manchester United sponsorship deal. Korean electrical firm LG and Saudi Telecom are knocking on the door. (Daily Mail)

After the departure of Alan Pardew at Charlton over the weekend, Alan Curbishley is in line for a dramatic return after leaving nearly three years ago. (The Independent)

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole raced off the set of Saturday's show to be with husband Ashley after his brother was involved in a car crash in London. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has asked the fans to give their keeper Heurelho Gomes a bit of a break after they gave him a round of sarcastic applause when he flapped at the ball at White Hart Lane on Sunday. (Daily Star)

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