Chelsea scouting director Frank Arnesen watched Celtic forward Shaun Maloney in action against Benfica this week. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen are set to swoop for Rangers midfielder Gavid Rae during the January transfer window. (Daily Record)

Sheffield United are planning a double swoop for Hibernian pair Scott Brown and Kevin Thompson. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna could return to America with the New York Red Bulls in January. (Star)

Duncan Ferguson is set to make his footballing comeback with Australian side Perth Glory. (Daily Star)

New Norwich boss Peter Grant wants to make Bournemouth striker James Hayter one of his first signings. (Daily Star)

Leicester right-back Richard Stearman is wanted by Aston Villa. (Mirror)

Under-fire Birmingham boss Steve Bruce will remain in his job - at least for the immediate future. (The Times)

Or, Bruce could be sacked at the weekend if his side flop again at Derby. (Daily Express)

Birmingham's results in their next three games against Derby, West Brom and Coventry will decide Bruce's future. (Star)

New West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says he will not tinker too much with the in-form Baggies. (Mirror)

Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini blames English referees for the challenges that put him and Petr Cech in hospital. (Express)

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is beating the boo-boys by ignoring them - and producing his best form. (Express)

Eggert Magnusson will begin the process of tabling his �75m bid for West Ham on Thursday. (The Independent)

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing says he was disappointed and annoyed at being booed by England fans during the draw with Macedonia. (The Guardian)

Brett Emerton says one of the reasons he wants to stay at Blackburn is the team-spirit at Ewood Park - which is down to Robbie Savage's practical jokes. (various)

John Hartson says he was challenged to a fight by Bobby Gould in front of the rest of the Welsh squad when Gould was Wales manager. (Western Mail)