Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he was offered the job of England manager in 2000 but turned it down because he believes it should be taken by someone British. (Various)

Aston Villa manager David O'Leary has asked chairman Doug Ellis to find a way of keeping James Milner at the club. (Daily Express)

Feyenoord striker Dirk Kuyt has hinted that he is not keen on a move to long-time admirers Tottenham. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal winger Robert Pires says he will listen to any offers from other clubs before deciding on his future with the Gunners. (The Sun)

PSV Eindhoven and Australia coach Guus Hiddink believes he is now out of the running to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson as England manager. (The Sun)

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says the club had no choice but to sign up the country's best young talent in order to break up the Manchester United and Arsenal cartel. (Independent, Daily Telegraph, Guardian)

Newcastle have denied that Glenn Hoddle is about to become their new manager after a website mistakenly announced that the Wolves boss would be moving to St James' Park. (Daily Mirror)

Paul Le Guen will arrive in Scotland today for talks with Rangers chairman David Muray about succeeding Alex McLeish as manager in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

Paul Le Guen's wife will arrive in Glasgow over the weekend to begin househounting ahead of his summer appointment as Rangers manager. (Daily Record)

Paul Le Guen would leave Rangers in the lurch if Newcastle were to offer him their manager's job. (The Sun)