Sven Goran Eriksson will be asked to accept a �1m pay cut to become Real Madrid boss. (Sun)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has joined Everton in the chase for USA striker Josh Wolff. (Mirror)

Manchester United will not sell striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, despite manager Sir Alex Ferguson keeping him on the bench. (Sun, Mail, Independent)

Fifa president Sepp Blatter takes a swipe at clubs such as Arsenal for fielding so many foreign players. (Express)

Newcastle striker Albert Luque could leave the club for Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. (Sun)

Liverpool have agreed a move to sign Valencia full-back Fabio Aurelio on a three-year deal. (Mirror)

Sheffield United are ready to let striker Geoff Horsfield join Derby County on loan for the rest of the season. (Mirror, Mail)

G14, Europe's biggest clubs, want a fair percentage of the World Cup gate receipts. (Guardian)

Vladimir Romanov wanted to sack Graham Rix weeks ago - but player power kept him at Hearts. (Daily Record)

The Bank of Scotland have pulled the plug on their SPL sponsorship deal. (Daily Record)