Real Madrid are ready to approach England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson to be their coach next season. (Mirror)

Martin O'Neill has told the FA he would want to bring in his own backroom team if he is offered the chance to succeed Eriksson. (Express)

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood believes the win over Real Madrid will convince Thierry Henry to sign a new contract. (Sun, Star)

Real president Florentino Perez is considering mounting an audacious bid for the French striker. (Times)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was at Villarreal's Champions League tie with Rangers to run the rule over their talented Argentina midfielder Juan Riquelme in preparation for a �10m summer swoop. (Mirror)

Tottenham have revived their interest in Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing to solve their left-sided problem. (Mirror)

Doctors fear that Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko could lose sight in his right eye after suffering horrific damage to his retina against Benfica. (Various)

Charlton target James Harper has issued a "sign me or lose me" warning to Championship leaders Reading. (Mirror)