Crewe striker Luke Varney looks set for a Premiership switch in January after being watched by Aston Villa and Portsmouth. (Daily Mirror)

Ex-Everton left-back Michael Ball wants a Premiership return with Sheffield United in January because he is not happy at PSV Eindhoven but the Blades will first turn to Paraguayan Jorge Nunez, who flew in yesterday. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham boss Martin Jol has called the incident in which Spurs striker Jermain Defoe appeared to bite West Ham's Javier Mascherano a "comical" reaction. (Various)

Queen's Park boss Billy Stark has dismissed claims he is about to be named as assistant boss to Peter Grant at Norwich. (Daily Record)

The Scottish Premier League will continue to liaise with police in a bid to stage matches on Friday nights, with previous attempts vetoed because of safety concerns. (Daily Record)

Steven Gerrard will be driven out of Anfield if Rafa Benitez continues to play him out of position, according to former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp. (Daily Star, Express)

Ex-England boss Graham Taylor is set for a shock return to football as manager of Sheffield Wednesday. (Daily Mirror)

David Beckham has set himself a deadline of six games to win his place back in the Real Madrid team otherwise he will think about leaving the club. (The Sun)

Everton's plans for a new stadium could lead to a deal for naming rights being struck with new shareholder Robert Earl. (Express)

West Ham boss Alan Pardew has called for his side to 'roll up their sleeves' and make sure they 'stick together' after going 668 minutes without scoring a goal. (The Sun)

Gareth Southgate had a dig at Newcastle following Middlesbrough's 1-0 win over their north-east rivals. He said: "We're always seen as the smaller or lesser club in the North East - the lads had a point to prove." (The Sun)

Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has been studying an 18th century German handbook on how to treat others, which includes everything from table etiquette to showing respect to people. (Daily Mirror)

Robin van Persie cheekily asked 'have you ever seen Chelsea play like this?' after Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 away win at Reading. (The Sun)

Harry Redknapp has admitted he is jealous of Jose Mourinho's footballing skills after Mourinho was quick to kick the ball back into play before it had even gone out during Portsmouth's visit to the Bridge. (The Mirror)

Everton's new investor Robert Earl has promised to bring American film star and friend Sylvester Stallone to Goodison Park. Earl said: "Sylvester Stallone absolutely loves soccer and I spoke to him about the deal. He said he wants to come." (Everton TV)