Goalkeeper Nigel Martyn could have played his last game for Everton after his season was ended by a heel injury suffered as he recovered from ankle surgery. (Times).

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Quieroz says Wayne Rooney will not be rested before the World Cup but is not in danger of burning himself out (Times).

Paul Scholes was at Bolton's FA Cup defeat by West Ham to watch Kevin Nolan, who he himself has recommended to Sir Alex Ferguson as his possible successor in Manchester United's midfield (Sun).

Newcastle's temporary boss Glenn Roeder says more clubs should appoint directors of football to ensure players are properly judged by clubs before signing, to avoid wasting money (Sun).

Tottenham coach Clive Allen says Jermain Defoe has not lost any of his edge or confidence despite a lack of first-team football (Sun).

Bolton could be interested in luring former Newcastle striker Patrick Kluivert back to English football (Sun).

Bristol Rovers have decided against wearing their pink change strip when they play at Shrewsbury's Gay Meadow, despite their second choice yellow kit clashing with the Shrews' blue and yellow (Sun).

Europe's 18 most powerful clubs, the G14, want to kill off the current format of the Champions League and set up a breakaway competition (Guardian).

James Milner should return for Aston Villa at the start of next month after being diagnosed with an inflamed spleen (Guardian).

Fulham boss Chris Coleman says rumours of a split in the dressing room are "an absolute pile of nonsense" (Guardian).

Luton boss Mike Newell has agreed to sign a new four-year contract (Guardian).

Arsene Wenger says Alan Curbishley should be the next England manager (Mail).

Manchester City will listen to offers for Joey Barton if he fails to sign a new contract in the next month (Mail).

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon is out for the season after tearing knee ligaments in his comeback game against Charlton last weekend (Mail).

QPR chairman Gianni Paladini has told the club's AGM they are staying at Loftus Road, killing off talk of a ground move (Mail).

Barcelona have told Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o "is not for sale for all the gold in the world" (Mirror).

Teddy Sheringham says Roy Keane is the best player he has ever played with or against (Mirror).

Reading chairman John Madjeski has warned he will not "throw money around until the cows come home" if they are promoted to the Premiership (Mirror).

Hull's Nick Barmby could be out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury (Mirror).

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been assured he has a long-term future at Manchester United despite being dropped recently (Telegraph).

Hearts chairman Roman Romanov says the year will be seen as a failure if they fail to qualify for Europe (Telegraph).

Wayne Bridge and Asier del Horno are likely to be allowed to leave Chelsea in the summer (Express).