The Football Association could lose out on Martin O'Neill for the role of England manager as he will attend an interview with Newcastle this week and would like to return to the game with a club of their stature. (The Times)

But O'Neill has not ruled himself out of the running for the England job and is waiting to see what the Football Association is planning. (The Sun)

And he is set to reject Newcastle's offer of a �2.5m-a-year contract in order to take the England job. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce will be part of the new England management set-up. (Daily Express)

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has indicated he would be interested in taking the England manager's job. (Various)

Liverpool have struck a partnership deal with Ghanaian club Ashgold Sports, giving Rafael Benitez first option on their best players. (Daily Star)

Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard is set to call Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren to discover the secrets of Boro's shock 3-0 win over Champions League opponents Chelsea. (The Sun)

Former Spurs striker Steffen Iversen has turned down Everton in favour of a return to Rosenborg. (Daily Mail)

West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker says he will play his international football for Sierra Leone if he not picked by England's next manager. (Daily Mirror)

Leicester caretaker boss Rob Kelly has distanced himself from taking the job full time. (Daily Express)

Motherwell boss Terry Butcher has has called Rangers chairman David Murray "weak" for announcing that Alex McLeish would be leaving the club in the summer. (Daily Record).

Neil Lennon says the memory of last season will ensure Celtic do not take the title for granted. (Daily Record).