Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta, 24, is fighting to save his season after injuring an ankle. (The Sun)

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is bemused as to why midfielder Momo Sissoko was not nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. (Daily Star)

Middlesbrough's Mark Viduka has urged his club not to release his strike partner Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink at the end of the season. (The Sun)

Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell has received hate mail this season. (The Sun)

Angola want Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at the World Cup in an "ambassadorial role". (Daily Mirror)

Everton are hopeful a top US doctor has saved record-breaking striker James Vaughan's career. (Daily Mirror)

Man City are confident of keeping skipper Sylvain Distin and Joey Barton beyond this season. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes fears Liverpool will block attempts to make Florent Sinama-Pongolle's move to Ewood Park permanent. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham's Mario Melchiot is ready to walk out on a free transfer at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle says he will not quit the club. (Daily Star)

Charlton are lining up George Burley to replace Alan Curbishley if the latter becomes England coach. (Daily Mail)

West Brom boss Bryan Robson monitors his players' gambling. (Daily Express)

On-loan keeper Colin Doyle wants to stay at Millwall. (The Independent)

Footballers in England support the introduction of quotas in the domestic game to promote home-grown talent, reveals a survey. (The Independent)

Villarreal will rest four players for Friday's match against Barcelona ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal. (The Independent)

Uefa bosses are set to appeal against their own football court's decision to clear Rangers fans of chanting sectarian abuse. (The Herald, The Sun)

Gary Smith will move to Partick Thistle as player-coach after leaving Hibernian in the summer. (Daily Record)

Celtic are chasing 18-year-old Belgian striker Moussa Dembele, presently with Willem II. (The Herald)

Pierre Littbarski will not be joining Hearts as he has agreed a new deal with Sydney FC. (Daily Record)

Rangers are considering a move for France Under-21 goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, presently with Le Havre. (France Football)

Le Havre are accusing Rangers of tapping goalkeeper Steve Mandanda. (Daily Express)