Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has taken giant Chinese striker Yang Changpeng on a month's trial. Yang, who is 6ft 9in tall and plays for Bolton's sister club Wuhan FC, has been joined at the Reebok by Zhou Liao. (The Sun)

Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is keen to keep hold of experienced striker Neil Shipperley despite interest from several clubs - but may consider a January loan move. (The Independent)

Former Hibernian midfielder John Collins says he would love to return to Easter Road as manager. (Daily Record)

Rino Gattuso has ruled out returning to Rangers despite having previously said he would love to finish his career in Scotland. (Daily Record)

Crystal Palace manager Peter Taylor will keep his job as England Under-21 boss after the players told FA bosses they wanted him to stay on. (Various)

Manchester United chief executive David Gill is happy in his job despite the departure of commercial chief Andy Anson and financial director Nick Humby. (Daily Mail)

Charlton will review manager Iain Dowie's position after their next two Premiership games. (Daily Mail)

And Addicks defender Luke Young admits morale is at an an all-time low after a run of seven league defeats from eight games. (Various)

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce insists the club's board have not told him he is in danger of losing his job. (The Independent)

Eggert Magnusson, the Icelandic businessman hoping to buy West Ham, has asked PR guru Mike Lee to oversee his takeover campaign. (The Times)

Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has urged fans travelling to Livorno for Thursday's Uefa Cup tie not to sing sectarian songs and risk the wrath of Uefa. (Daily Express)

Chelsea's defence appears to be in good order ahead of their Champions League game against Barcelona. The Blues have caught a fox which has been digging up the penalty box at the Matthew Harding end of their Stamford Bridge ground and released it at their Surrey training ground. (Various)