1449 GMT: Everton goalkeeper Jan Mucha admits he had not expected to spend so long on the bench since his summer move from Legia Warsaw and that he will look for a new club if the situation remains the same. (Przeglad Sportowy).
0935 GMT: West Ham defender Julien Faubert has denied he refused to sit on the bench against Birmingham on Sunday. The Frenchman was named as a substitute after Matthew Upson suffered an injury during the warm-up, but had already left the ground after he claims he was told he was not required. Full story: the Sun
0910 GMT: Palermo's Slovenian playmaker Josip Ilicic would be interested in a move to Tottenham, but is unlikely to leave Italy for the next two years according to his agent. Full story: IMScouting
TRANSFER GOSSIP
After signing Liverpool striker Fernando Torrres for £50m, Chelsea have turned their sights to Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. Owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to sanction another £50m move to bring in the midfielder. Full story: the Sun
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has refused to rule out a move to Manchester United once Edwin van der Sar hangs up his gloves at the end of the season. Full story: the Sun
Fulham are lining up a deal to sign Swedish full-back Behrang Safari on a free transfer after the 25-year-old decided to quit FC Basle at the end of the season. Full story: talkSPORT
Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has described some of the approaches made by Premier League clubs for winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during January as "unprofessional". Full story: Daily Telegraph
Wigan are favourites to sign Coventry City's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood on a Bosman free transfer in the summer but face competition from Everton and Celtic. Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool will this summer look to follow up their purchase of Luis Suarez from Ajax by attempting to lure his former team-mate Christian Eriksen to Anfield. The Danish playmaker has been likened to a young Dennis Bergkamp. Full story: caughtoffside.com
Arsenal are lining up a club record summer bid for £25m-rated Sevilla winger Jesus Navas. Full story: talkSPORT
Lyon keeper Hugo Lloris has opened the door for a move to Manchester United during the summer by admitting he may quit the French club. Full story: talkSPORT
OTHER GOSSIP
Chelsea are lining up former caretaker manager Guus Hiddink as a replacement for sporting director Frank Arnesen. Arnesen's contract expires at the end of the season. Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool owner John W Henry has hinted that Kenny Dalglish will be given the managerial position on a permanent basis. "I haven't come across any sportsman in any sport anywhere in the world who is more beloved by the fans than Kenny," said Henry. Full story: Daily Mirror
Former England boss Steve McClaren is not interested in the vacant position at West Brom after being sacked by German side Wolfsburg. Full story: the Guardian
The chances of caretaker boss Michael Appleton becoming West Brom manager on a full-time basis are growing. Alternatively he may revert back to his role as first team coach as the Baggies bring in St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes. Full story: the Independent
Former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson remains the West Brom board's preferred replacement for Roberto Di Matteo. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton is set to sign a contract extension with the club, despite misgivings over the sale of striker Andy Carroll to Liverpool. (Daily Telegraph)
Former Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell believes ex-Blades defender Kyle Walker - who has just received his first call-up to the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with Denmark - can be better than right-back rival Glen Johnson, who plays for Liverpool. Walker is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Tottenham. Full story: talkSPORT
Midfielder Charlie Adam insists that ambition and not money will be the driving force when he eventually leaves Blackpool. The Scotland midfielder is expected to be sold in the summer after handing in a transfer request in January. Blackpool turned down offers from Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa in the transfer window. Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger is hoping to make his long-awaited comeback for the reserves when they face West Brom on Wednesday night. The German has not played for the Hammers since joining from Lazio in the summer because of thigh injury. Full story: Daily Mail
Liverpool are considering adding Blackburn goalkeeping coach Bobby Mimms to Kenny Dalglish's backroom staff. (Daily Telegraph)
Scotland assistant boss Peter Houston says that Rangers forward Steven Naismith is not a cheat, despite the Rangers attacker picking up a second booking for diving in Sunday's Old Firm clash. (Daily Record)
AND FINALLY
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp may have been largely frustrated during the January transfer window but he is poised to unveil one of his own personal big signings at Newbury on Saturday when his newly acquired £100,000 horse Bygones In Brid races. Full story: talkSPORT
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole admits he was surprised to be voted England's best player of 2010 in a poll on the Football Association's website. Full story: Daily Telegraph
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has said that one of the biggest things he misses as a footballer is the freedom to go on a skiing holiday. Full story: Daily Mail
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