Liverpool's new owners plan showdown talks with striker Fernando Torres next week, with Manchester United and Barcelona interested in signing the Spaniard. Full story: Daily Star
The Anfield club are considering making a move for Hapoel Tel Aviv striker Itay Shechter in January, although Tottenham, Everton and West Ham are also in the hunt. Full story: Daily Mail
Aston Villa winger Ashley Young has called a dramatic halt to contract negotiations with the club. Full story: the Sun
Young wants a buy-out clause in his new Aston Villa contract, with Spurs said to be interested in the England international. Full story: Daily Mirror
Juventus are ready to rival Manchester City in the battle to sign Lazio defender Stefan Radu. Full story: talkSPORT
Championship leaders QPR want to reinforce their squad with the loan capture of versatile Arsenal attacker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Full story: Daily Mail
Bolton boss Owen Coyle will open contract talks with Johan Elmander in the next few weeks, with the striker free to talk to other clubs from January. Full story: the Sun
OTHER GOSSIP
Former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard is close to replacing Roy Hodgson as Liverpool's new boss. Full story: caughtoffside.com
Blackburn are close to a takeover by VH Group, an Indian chicken company. Full story: Daily Mirror
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is a month ahead of schedule in his return from ankle surgery. Defoe was expected to be out until Christmas but he could now be back by the end of November - in time for their final two Champions League group games against Werder Bremen and FC Twente. Full story: Daily Star
England's 2018 World Cup bid is set for a major boost when it is named the stand-out candidate to host the tournament by Fifa. Full story: Daily Mirror
The Scottish Players Union are again on alert over the late payment of wages at Hearts. (Daily Record)
AND FINALLY
West Brom manager Roberto di Matteo believes football management is like hay farming. "It is like when you are a farmer," said the Italian. "You want to bring as much hay into your stall as possible for a long winter. That's what we are trying to do." Full story: the Sun
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