Steve�McClaren could be named as the new England boss as soon as next Friday even though the FA board are split on who will succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson. (The Sun, Daily Star, Daily Mail)

FA chiefs have even contacted Middlesbrough to find out how much it would cost to get the Boro boss out of his four-year contract. (Daily Mirror)

Felipe Scolari remains a contender after the FA rated the Brazilian's CV the most impressive. (Daily Express)

Real Madrid say the "door is open" for Thierry Henry as they launch a late bid to try and lure the striker away from Arsenal. (Daily Mirror) �

Chelsea and Liverpool will go head-to-head for the signature of �8m-rated Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe this summer. (Daily Mail)

Michael Ballack and his agent have denied claims the Bayern Munich midfielder has already signed and sealed a deal to move to Chelsea. (The Independent)

Striker Paul Dickov could quit Blackburn this summer and return on a free to his former club Manchester City. (The Sun)

Liverpool are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly if his contract talks break down. (Mirror)

AC Milan will make a bid for Chelsea defender William Gallas at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham could move into the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games after a u-turn by organising chairman Lord Coe. (Various)

Wigan boss Paul Jewell will be given up to �20m to spend on transfers this summer. (The Times)

Fulham's Alain Goma is set to quit the club this summer because he is surplus to requirements. (Daily Star)

Tottenham are delaying next season's shirt sponsorship deal in case they qualify for the Champions League which will increase value. (Daily Mail)

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce is tracking Espanyol defender Alberto Lopo with a view to a summer move. (Independent)

Manchester United are pictured in a team-bonding exercise doing a spot of paint-balling. (The Sun)

Meanwhile John Terry took training for a day as an exercise in building team spirit at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

John Terry described reports he has a gambling problem "disheartening" and has called the estimates of his bets "a joke." (Times, Mirror)�