Freddy Adu, the American teen regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in football, could join Chelsea imminently for �5m. (The Times)

Man Utd stars are alarmed they may have to play Qatar in the week of their Cup final clash against Wigan. (The Sun)

Jim Smith looks set to make an unlikely return to QPR as director of football 20 years after being made manager of the west London club. (Various papers)

Sol Campbell is due to meet Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Tuesday for the first time in six days. (Mail, Mirror)

Leeds United boss Kevin Blackwell is wanted by Derby County, who urgently need a new manager. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool want more strikers - Michael Owen, Dirk Kuyt, Jermain Defoe and Andy Johnson are all possibles. (Express)

Jose Reina says Chelsea's Arjen Robben 'deserves an Oscar' for the way he fell to the ground in Sunday's Premiership match against Liverpool. (Daily Star)

Mick McCarthy is facing the axe at Sunderland as his chairman Bob Murray accuses him of making 'blatantly untrue' comments. (Daily Mirror)

Rangers attempts to beat Villarreal in the Champions League could be helped by midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme being out for the Spaniards. (Daily Record)

John Hartson says he quit international football with Wales for the sake of his Celtic career. (Daily Record)