TRANSFER RUMOURS
Ronaldinho has already agreed a five-year deal worth £58m to join Chelsea - but has yet to decide if he will move to Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough will send out an SOS to Australia striker John Aloisi - a free agent after leaving Alaves - to solve their striker crisis. (Daily Mirror)


Under-pressure Spurs boss Martin Jol has already negotiated a £4m pay-off from White Hart Lane after accepting the board want to replace him. (Various)

Chelsea and England captain John Terry faces censure from the FA after attempting to snatch the red card from referee Mike Dean's hand as he showed it to Mikel Jon Obi at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)

Michael Owen will miss England's Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia after scans revealed he needs surgery on his groin problem. (Daily Mail)

But Newcastle actually hope he will be ready to play again after just 10 days rest. (The Sun)

Everton have warned £11.25m record buy Yakubu to work harder or stay on the sidelines. (Various)

Former Israel star Eyal Berkovic says it is "disgusting and disrespectful" that Avram Grant - the man who ended his international career - has been handed the job as Chelsea coach. (The Sun)

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready to risk Fernando Torres at Reading in the Carling Cup after leaving him out of his starting-line up for their last two Premier League games. (Various)

Lyon skipper Juninho apparently insists his side will not get "caught short" in the Champions League against Rangers - despite admitting he hid in the toilet during a bust-up with coach Alain Perrin. (Daily Record)


Former Tory heritage minister David Mellor was lampooned and his appearance ridiculed on breakfast television in Israel after criticising Roman Abramovich and questioning Avram Grant's credentials to coach Chelsea. (The Guardian)