Thai football officials say they have asked former England captain Bryan Robson to coach their national side and are likely to finalize a contract in the coming days. (Associated Press)
Ronaldinho has denied speculation in the Spanish press he is considering retiring from football at the end of the season.
"I have never considered the possibility of retiring from football," the 29-year-old Brazilian told his official website. "The source of my happiness has always been to play football."
Deportivo La Coruna have targeted Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos to replace the departing Angel Lafita. (Spanish newspaper AS)
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is lining up a January transfer swoop for Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand. Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester United are considering an £8m move for Napoli's Slovakian midfielder Marek Hamsik. (Daily Star)
Everton hope to sign Gillingham's 22-year-old striker Simeon Jackson. Full story: The Sun
Wolves striker Sam Vokes is set to join Coventry on loan. Full story: The Sun
Tottenham are tracking Sampdoria's Spanish midfielder Pedro Mba Obiang. Full story: Daily Mirror
Sheffield United are keen on French striker Fabrice Pancrate, who is a free agent after being released by Paris St Germain. Full story: The Sun
Stoke have rejected loan bids from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest for defender Leon Cort. Full story: Daily Mirror
Portsmouth are battling it out with Notts County and Turkish side Galatasaray to sign former Manchester City left-back Michael Ball, who is now a free agent. Full story: Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester United defender Gary Neville may face punishment from the Football Association following his reaction to Michael Owen's late winner in Sunday's derby. Neville, an unused substitute, ran down the touchline towards Manchester City's fans to celebrate. Full story: The Sun
Manchester City midfielder Javier Garrido has accused neighbours Manchester United of creating a "climate of hostility" after being hit on the head by a coin at half-time during Sunday's derby. Full story: Daily Mail
Meanwhile, Manchester City will complain to the Football Association about the behaviour of fourth official Alan Wiley during injury time in Sunday's derby. City are angry that manager Mark Hughes was shooed away when he questioned where all the added time had come from. Full story: The Sun
Manchester United look set to escape a Fifa investigation over their attempted recruitment of Fiorentina teenager Michele Fornasier. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has apologised to manager Martin O'Neill following their training ground bust-up and looks to have saved his future at the Premier League club. Full story: The Sun
AND FINALLY
Former Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has been dropped by Stuttgart after attending the Munich beer festival, Oktoberfest. Lehmann said: "The visit was part of a charity event and had been planned for a long time. However, it was not agreed with the club. Of course I accept the measures taken by the sporting management." Full story: The Sun
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