FA chief Brian Barwick is not ruling out the possibility of appointing an Englishman as the next manager of England. (Daily Star)

Australian FFA chief Frank Lowy says he will triple Guus Hiddink's pay to stop him becoming Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor. (The Sun, The Guardian)

Newcastle are lining up Sven-Goran Eriksson as Graeme Souness' replacement at St James's Park. (Daily Express)

A survey by The Independent found two-thirds of England players want the next England boss to be English.

Liverpool keeper Scott Carson could be on his way out of the club. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United are searching Europe for an experienced midfielder with Johann Vogel and Thomas Gravesen top of the list. (The Times)

Barnsley goalkeeper Scott Flinders is poised to join Premiership champions Chelsea for �1m. (Daily Star)

Wayne Rooney acted as peacemaker in the tunnel row during Manchester United's Carling Cup victory over Blackburn. (Daily Mail, The Sun)

Scottish Premier League strugglers Dunfermline could make four new signings between now and next Tuesday. (Daily Record)

Steve Coppell is set to be handed a pay rise and new two-year contract at Reading. (Daily Star)

West Brom's senior players fear the club are budgeting for the Championship after boss Bryan Robson was told to cut his squad. (Daily Mail)

Sir Clive Woodward could be axed from his post as Southampton director of football if a consortium succeed in taking over the club. (Daily Mail)

Portsmouth have had their �4.1m bid for Porto striker Benni McCarthy rejected but have been told to raise their offer to �6.1m. (The Independent)

Cardiff will turn down Norwich's �2m bid for teenage striker Cameron Jerome but the Canaries are targeting Colchester's Greg Halford. (The Sun)

Rangers youngster Jukka Santala is being tracked by Danish side FC Nordsjaelland. (Daily Record)

Celtic midfielder Neil Lennon will reject any approach to become manager at former club Leicester City and will instead study for a coaching badge when his Celtic contract ends in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has suffered a broken nose after an accidental clash with team-mate Marvin Andrews in training. (Various)