Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has doubts as to whether to sign Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero as he weighs up if the Argentine is worth £40m. Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea are willing to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson for £4m and loan him back to the Teesside outfit. Full story: Daily Mirror
Bolton are lining up a £7m January transfer window bid for Celtic midfielder Scott Brown. Full story: Daily Mirror
Portsmouth manager Paul Hart is not keen on signing striker Amr Zaki, who spent a spell on loan at Wigan, even though a fee has been agreed with Egyptian club Zamalek. Full story: The Sun
Ipswich are weighing up a move for West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer. (Daily Telegraph)
OTHER GOSSIP
France striker Thierry Henry was told by his former manager Arsene Wenger that he should have owned up to his handball against the Republic of Ireland. Full story: Daily Mirror
Hull trio Kevin Kilbane, Paul McShane and Stephen Hunt - all in the Republic of Ireland squad for the controversial game in France - have been urged to see a sports psychologist by club manager Phil Brown. (Daily Express)
England's 2018 World Cup bid team are unlikely to get any more financial support from the Premier League. Full story: Guardian
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy fears his career could be over in two years because of his knee problems. Full story: Times
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is concerned over Shola Ameobi opting to play for Nigeria and being ruled out during the African Cup of Nations. Full story: Daily Star
Former Birmingham owner David Gold could end his interest in buying West Ham after opening talks to purchase Crystal Palace. (Daily Star)
AND FINALLY
In the fall-out from Henry's handball, ex-Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy says Fifa stands for Forget Irish Football Altogether. He also says, if he was Richard Dunne, he would not have let Henry sit next to him on the pitch after the game. Full story: The Sun
Former Manchester United striker Andrew Cole says the Old Trafford club's manager Sir Alex Ferguson made a mistake in not signing Liverpool star Fernando Torres - and adds that his opinion is backed up by United's players. Full story: Daily Star
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