Tottenham have made a �7m bid for Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. (The Sun)

Money-bags Chelsea refuse to help out hard-up former legend Alan Hudson to fly back from his Cyprus home to attend a celebration of ex-team-mate Peter Osgood's life. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea star Frank Lampard says a new pitch at Stamford Bridge will help the Blues revitalise their season. (Various)

Alexei Smertin will leave Charlton for Dynamo Moscow this week. (Various)

Aston Villa boss David O'Leary insists Lee Hendrie still has a future at the club. (Daily Mirror)

Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and another former Liverpool star from the 1990s are planning a takeover of Tranmere Rovers. (Daily Mirror)

Luton manager Mike Newell could quit unless the club's board gives him more transfer funds. (Daily Mail)

QPR are planning to leave Loftus Road and move to a new stadium half-a-mile down the road, opposite the BBC at White City. (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace are on the verge of a three-month loan deal for Arsenal teenager Niklas Bendtner. (Daily Mail)

Burnley boss Steve Cotterill denies he has fallen out with loan striker Michael Ricketts. (Daily Mirror)