Bolton midfielder Gary Speed faces an operation on a troublesome knee ligament injury next week. (The Sun)

Southampton are ready to snap up French left-back Yoann Lachor after Newcastle snubbed the former Lens man. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland will have Mick McCarthy as their manager next season whether they are relegated or not. (The Sun)

West Ham are giving a week's trial to Polish right-back Marcin Baszcynski and are looking for him to replace the departing Tomas Repka. (The Sun)

Roma have joined the list of clubs wanting to sign Arsenal's French midfielder Robert Pires. (Daily Mirror)

Mark Schwarzer could stay with Middlesbrough after the Australian goalkeeper failed to secure a move to a suitable club. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal's Thierry Henry says he wants proof of the club's ambition before signing a new contract. (Various)

Fulham must pay Metz �1.3m for selling striker Louis Saha on to Manchester United. (Daily Express)

Chelsea could be forced to pay Man Utd �10m after Nigerian prodigy John Obi Mikel broke a contract in order to play for the London club. (Daily Mail)

Wigan are close to signing Reto Ziegler on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season. (Daily Mail)

Brian Kerr, the former Republic of Ireland manager, said racists sent hate mail to members of his team. (Daily Mail)

West Ham have agreed a �7m deal to bring Barcelona striker Maxi Lopez to Upton Park next season. (Various)

West Brom are considering a move for Leeds striker David Healy. (The Times)

Man City will complete the signing of Southampton's England U21 defender Matthew Mills on Friday. (Daily Star)

The United States are looking to call up Manchester United's 18-year-old striker Giuseppe Rossi for this year's World Cup in Germany. (The Guardian)

Tottenham have received an offer for midfielders Michael Brown and Andy Reid from Nottm Forest. (The Times)

Fulham are keen to sign Middlesbrough striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who is out of favour at the club. (The Times)

Boro striker Szilard Nemeth is set to move to Strasbourg. (The Times)

West Brom striker Robert Earnshaw is wanted by Southampton, who may offer Nigel Quashie and David Prutton in exchange. (The Times)

Hearts will meet Rudi Skacel's agent in the next 48 hours to try and sign him on a long-term contract. (Daily Record)