Despite his new contract extension, Tottenham could still face a battle to keep winger Aaron Lennon if Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez launches an expected summer bid. (Daily Express)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is also ready to fight Benitez over Gareth Barry if Liverpool renew their £18m interest in the midfielder this summer. (Daily Express)

Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha is set to be offered a double-your-money pay deal of about £40,000 a week to keep him at the club. (Sun)

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is hoping to tie defender Lucas Neill to a new deal, although the Australia international may be asked to take a wage cut. (Daily Express)

Newcastle striker Michael Owen's future at the club looks in doubt after he was dropped for the visit of Arsenal. (Various)

Bolton striker Kevin Davies in on the verge of making his England debut at the age of 32. (The Sun)

Guus Hiddink's contract with the Russian Football Federation could end in November, leaving the door open for his return to become Chelsea's permanent manager. (The Independent)

Theo Walcott could be out for up to five weeks after picking up a freak knee injury while walking. (Sun)

Blackburn may have to do without striker Roque Santa Cruz for two weeks after he picked up a knee injury. (Times)

Former Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce believes the Magpies need to quickly appoint a manager to avoid the drop. (Sun)

Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia believes billionaire owner Ellis Short's cash can help propel the club into the higher reaches of the Premier League. (Various)

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists he has no regrets after missing out on Stoke striker James Beattie. (Sun)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has rubbished talk his new contract contains a get-out claus because of doubts over the club's ownership. (Sun)

But Benitez has reiterated the need for Liverpool to keep up with the financial might of Manchester United if they are to deliver trophies on a regular basis. (Independent)

Ranger boss Walter smith has challenged his side to get their season back on track after last week's Co-Operative Insurance loss to arch-rivals Celtic. (Independent)

Wigan's on-loan Middlesbrough striker Mido has volunteered for double training sessions in an effort to win his battle of the bulge and be fit to fire the club up the table. (Daily Star)

Manchester City's Argentine midfielder Pablo Zabaleta has shown an incredible grasp of English after seven months of intensive lessons. (Daily Mirror)

Derby midfielder Robbie Savage has revealed he has a property portfolio of nine houses, including a holiday home in Barbados and five in London, all rented out. (Times)

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