England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has told Premiership bosses his side's World Cup hopes have been helped by the busy festive programme. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp plans to make a move for Norwich goalkeeper Robert Green if Carlo Cudicini opts to stay at Chelsea. (The Independent)

Spurs have entered the race to buy Daniel Agger, the Brondby defender Liverpool want to sign. (Various)

West Ham have tabled a �5m bid for Norwich striker Dean Ashton. (The Sun)

Southampton have failed to sign Robert Earnshaw from West Brom in a swap deal involving David Prutton and Nigel Quashie as well as cash. (The Guardian)

Bolton striker Jared Borgetti wants showdown talks with manager Sam Allardyce. (The Sun)

Ruud Gullit has been offered a return to management as coach of struggling Spanish side Alaves. (Daily Telegraph)

Arsenal have targeted Heerenveen's Greek striker Georgios Samaras in a �3.75m swoop. (Daily Mirror)

Dundee United chairman Eddie Thompson will offer Craig Brewster three times his current wage at Caledonian Thistle to take over as boss. (Daily Record)

Hearts are ready to open talks with striker Neil Mellor, who has been told he can leave Liverpool. (Daily Record)

Everton will join Fulham in making a bid for Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov. (The Sun)

Celtic will bid for Hibernian striker Garry O'Connor if John Hartson leaves the Scottish Premier League leaders. (Daily Express)