Sven-Goran Eriksson has apparently revealed to diners at an event in Stockholm that his successor as England coach will be Guus Hiddink. (The Sun)

Lee Bowyer's wage demands ended the possibility of a move back to his former club Charlton. (Mirror)

Spurs succeeded in landing Murphy but failed in a late bid to land Portsmouth's left-back Matt Taylor as back-up for Lee Young-Pyo. (Mirror)

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is a target for Real Madrid. (Mirror)

Tottenham rejected late moves in the January transfer window from Liverpool and Manchester United for England striker Jermain Defoe. (Daily Express)

Liverpool were believed to want to do a straight swap with Djibril Cisse while United were prepared to offer Louis Saha and �2m for Defoe.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged striker Thierry Henry to sign a new deal with the club now, rather than wait to see how the season ends.�(various)

Derby County want Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood to take over at Pride Park. (Daily Record)

Middlesbrough failed in a late bid for Ivory Coast international defender Abdoulaye Meite. (various)