1831 GMT: Bayern Munich are not after Germany coach Joachim Loew to replace Louis van Gaal, who is leaving at the end of the season, said the club's sports director Christian Nerlinger. Asked whether Loew, who has a contract with the national team until 2012, was a target, Nerlinger told Sky Television: "This is all speculation that is out there in public but there is no truth in that. We will try to find a good and convincing solution."
1036 GMT: Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has said that he would have preferred manager Arsene Wenger to keep his criticisms of Uefa and Swiss referee Massimo Busacca private. He adds to Wenger's criticisms of Uefa however, stating that its officials "don't listen to you and never have done." Full story: Daily Star
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Serie A side Juventus want to sign 23-year-old Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon for £20m following his impressive performances in the Champions League. Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester United could make a bid to bring 33-year-old Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon to Old Trafford for around £17m. Full story: caughtoffside.com
The Premier League leaders are also interested in Everton's Jack Rodwell and have reached an agreement in principle to sign the midfielder for £25m. Full story: The Sun
Barcelona chiefs are set to hold a meeting to decide whether to make a move for Arsenal's 23-year-old captain Cesc Fabregas. Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is interested in bringing Spartak Moscow's 24-year-old Irish international winger Aiden McGeady to Anfield. Full story: caughtoffside.com
Harry Redknapp's Tottenham are ready to offer Liverpool's 29-year-old midfielder Joe Cole a way out of Anfield. Full story: Daily Mirror
Meanwhile, Inter Milan skipper Javier Zanetti wants his club to sign 25-year-old Spurs midfielder Luka Modric. Full story: Daily Mirror
Emilio Izaguirre's agent, Pablo Hernandez, insists the Honduras full-back has no thoughts of leaving Celtic despite being linked to Arsenal, Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Evening Times, Glasgow)
OTHER GOSSIP
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is planning to return to the Premier League next season as the Special One misses the passion and excitement of English football. Full story: The Sun
Manager Fabio Capello believes John Terry is a natural leader and he wants to return the England armband to the Chelsea defender. Full story: Daily Mail
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has admitted the "chaos" surrounding Liverpool forced him to leave Anfield. Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Birmingham player and manager Trevor Francis believes the Blues have the quality to both win the FA Cup and remain in the Premier League. Full story: talkSPORT
Celtic assistant Johan Mjallby thinks it is wrong that Neil Lennon's touchline ban means the manager will not be able to lead the side out in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Rangers. (Various)
Assistant Johan Mjallby wants the Scottish Football Association to give Neil Lennon special dispensation to lead Celtic out at the Co-operative Insurance Cup despite the manager's touchline ban. (the Herald)
Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra has issued an apology to referee Calum Murray after being summoned to a disciplinary hearing on 12 April following his red card in the Scottish Cup defeat by Celtic. (the Sun)
Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra thinks he does not deserve extra punishment despite being called to face the Scottish Football Association for manhandling referee Calum Murray during Rangers' Scottish Cup defeat by Celtic. (the Herald)
AND FINALLY
Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has been given a three-month driving ban for speeding. Full story: Daily Mirror
West Ham coach Wally Downes wants the East London club to go unbeaten for the remainder of the season to ensure their Premier League survival. "We've got nine games left, nine cup ties," he adds. Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City did not arrive home after their Europa League tie with Dynamo Kiev until 5am but midfielder Nigel de Jong says the loss of a night's sleep will not affect the team. "We're not little kids any more," he says. Full story: Daily Mail
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