Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has vetoed a proposed move for England captain David Beckham. (Daily Mail)

Stuart Pearce has revealed that he is working without a contract as Manchester City boss, meaning he could walk out with no need for new employers to pay compensation. (Various)

Chelsea could be about to bring full-back Wayne Bridge back from his loan spell at Fulham for the visit to Barcelona. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he turned down the chance to buy Manchester United. (Daily Express)

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o could be interested in moving to Chelsea. (Daily Express)

Martin O'Neill is still first choice for both the Newcastle and England manager jobs. (The Times)

Sir Alex Ferguson could be about to drop striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for Sunday's Carling Cup final. (Daily Mirror, Daily Mail)

Should United win the game at the Millennium Stadium, injured midfielder Alan Smith will receive a medal. (The Sun)

Real Madrid are on the verge of giving up on their pursuit of Arsenal striker Thierry Henry. (The Sun)

Arsenal are set to extend keeper Jens Lehmann's contract by another year. (The Sun)

The Gunners will give Ashley Cole a �4m per year contract to stop him leaving for Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has paid a fortune for TV rights so he can watch their game against Partick Thistle in the comfort of his own home. (Daily Record)

Nacho Novo is ready to quit Rangers and head back home to Spain after five years in Scotland. (Daily Record)