Tottenham and Ledley King have reached an impasse over his new contract, with the club unwilling to meet his �70,000 a week wage demand. (Times)

The FA want Stuart Pearce to take on a part-time role in the new England coaching set-up alongside an experienced manager. (Various)

Guus Hiddink will be on the FA's shortlist for the England manager's post - even though the Dutchman is also wanted by Russia. (Sun)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has offered to help Russia finance a bid to employ Hiddink as boss. (Mirror)

Newcastle and Fulham are chasing Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan. (Mirror)

Sheffield Wednesday are keen to sign Liverpool's England Under-21 keeper Scott Carson on loan. (Mirror)

Walsall are set to appoint Chris Nicholl as their new manager. (Mirror)

Arsenal's Ashley Cole will play in a practice match on Thursday in a bid to prove his fitness for the encounter with Real Madrid. (Star)

Manchester United skipper Gary Neville will be told by the referee not to antagonise the Liverpool fans in Saturday's FA Cup tie. (Various)

Derby are hopeful of persuading Trinidad striker Dwight Yorke to join them from Sydney as he seeks form before the World Cup. (Express)

The SFA may be investigated by the Scottish Executive over the �25,000 fine given to St Mirren. (Daily Record)