Middlesbrough striker Afonso Alves, who cost Boro £12m just over a year ago, may be on his way to Benfica in the summer. (The Sun)

Fulham, Stoke and West Ham are all keeping tabs on Plymouth striker Ashley Barnes, who is out of contract in the summer. (The Sun)

CSKA Moscow coach Zico says he will not prevent striker Yuri Zhirkov leaving if Chelsea make a bid for him - and they want to bring in Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar. (The Sun)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was angry with veterans Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes at half-time for "frivolously" losing possession in their Champions League game with Inter Milan. (The Guardian)

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has repeated his belief that goal-line technology is unworkable, despite Chelsea being denied a goal when Didier Drogba's free-kick crossed the line in the Champions League game with Juventus. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland may rotate goalkeepers Marton Fulop and Craig Gordon next season as Fulop has impressed so much when standing in for the club's record signing. (The Guardian)

Former Hearts keeper Gordon fears his failure to regain his place in the Sunderland side after injury could affect his selection for the Scottish national team. (Various)

The Premier League has refused Manchester United permission to wear a World Club Champions badge on their shirts for the rest of the season. (Daily Telegraph)

The head of the Russian Football Union has hinted that the coach of their national team Guus Hiddink may stay on at Chelsea beyond the end of the season. (The Times)

Chelsea's Frank Lampard says they are fed up with being drawn against Liverpool in the Champions League. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook says Kaka would have struggled to oust Stephen Ireland from the team if the Brazilian playmaker had moved to Eastlands from Milan. (Daily Mail)

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch says he is not worried about having failed to score since December, as long as someone in the team hits the back of the net to help the club avoid relegation. (Daily Express)

Billy Davies' future as Nottingham Forest boss may be in doubt as he is still not completely in charge of transfer policy, with club consultant David Pleat also involved. (Daily Mirror)

Stockport boss Jim Gannon has urged the club to move home games away from Edgeley Park. (Daily Mail)

Rangers striker Kris Boyd has apologised to manager Walter Smith after their training ground fall-out and may now feature in Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Celtic. (Various)

Celtic midfielder Barry Robson will be given every chance to play in the Old Firm final after undergoing groin surgery three weeks ago. (The Sun).

Rangers manager Walter Smith is keen to keep highly-rated defender Madjid Bougherra at Ibrox for years to come. (Daily Express/Daily Star)

Dundee United manager Craig Levein is unsure whether to extend the contract of goalkeeper Michael McGovern, whose deal runs out at the end of the season. (Daily Express/Daily Star)

Joe Cardle has signed a pre-contract deal with Dunfermline after being leaving Airdrie by mutual consent following his red card against Livingston for a bust-up with a team-mate. (Daily Record)

Former Bulgaria and Barcelona striker Hristo Stoitchkov visited Manchester City's training ground this week after requesting a visit. (Daily Telegraph)

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