England captain David Beckham could be out for up to three weeks with a bruised rib (Guardian).

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson says he is ready to delay ankle surgery until after the season, and risk missing the start of next season, to help the club finish the campaign as well as possible (Guardian).

Wolves do not plan to offer manager Glenn Hoddle a new contract when his current one expires in the summer (Sun).

Portsmouth plan to re-sign Amdy Faye from Newcastle in the summer (Sun).

Lee Clarke has been assured he will have a role at Newcastle next season, although whether it is as a player or a coach is unclear (Independent).

Ray Wilkins could return to Millwall as director of football to help out managerial newcomer David Tuttle (Mirror).

Real Madrid are interested in Tottenham defender Michael Dawson, despite his having recently signed a new contract (Star).

Cardiff are to go on a pre-season tour of Canada (Telegraph).

Striker Fernando Morientes says he is concerned about his Liverpool future after scoring just 11 goals in 55 appearances (Mail).

Manchester United chief executive David Gill says football's governing bodies should give clubs a share of the cash from major tournaments for use of their players (Express).

Birmingham chairman David Sullivan has apologised to his team for recent criticism after captain Kenny Cunningham phoned him up to complain about his remarks (Express).

Villarreal believe they have won the battle to sign Arsenal's French winger, Robert Pires. (The Sun)

Wolves will not offer manager Glenn Hoddle a new contract when his current one runs out this summer. (The Sun)

Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands is locked in talks with Spanish high-flyers Osasuna. (Daily Record)

Peter Lovenkrands is poised to sign a new contract with Rangers. (Daily Star)