Chelsea will tempt England manager Sven Goran Eriksson into taking over at Stamford Bridge if Jose Mourinho walks away from the club. (Mail on Sunday).

England assistant coach Tord Grip insists Newcastle striker Michael Owen will be fit for the World Cup campaign. (Sunday Telegraph)

Manchester United director Sir Bobby Charlton says Sir Alex Ferguson can keep the manager's job at Old Trafford for life. (Star)

Aston Villa have targeted Wigan manager Paul Jewell to replace under-fire David O'Leary. (Sunday Express)

Tottenham Hotspur have offered �15m for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres. (News of the World)

Jermain Defoe insists he has not asked Tottenham boss Martin Jol for a transfer and is determined to stay at White Hart Lane. (People)

Both Everton and Bolton are battling to secure the services of USA international striker Josh Wolff from Kansas City Wizards. (The People)

Manchester City's teenage defender Micah Richards is the target of Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United. (Sunday Mirror)

Liverpool are to step up their bid for Fulham's French winger Steed Malbranque. (Sunday Mirror).

West Brom boss Bryan Robson says Arsenal have no chance of signing defender Curtis Davies if the Baggies are relegated. (Sunday Mirror)

Everton boss David Moyes is to bid �3m for Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon. (Star)

Middlesbrough are considering a move for Alaves midfielder Enrique de Lucas, who spent a season with Chelsea and says he wants to return to the Premiership. (People)

Newly promoted Reading are plotting a move for Chelsea striker Carlton Cole to boost their firepower for the Premiership next season. (People)