Roma interested in Corluka swoop
Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...
THE INDEPENDENT
The job of Sunderland manager is Martin O'Neill's to turn down with Mark Hughes, the other preferred candidate, forced to wait to discover whether the Northern Irishman sees the Stadium of Light as the platform on which to end his 16-month hiatus from football.
Fabio Capello has no current plans to reconsider his decision to leave his post as England manager after next summer's European Championships in Poland and Ukraine, sources close to the Italian have confirmed, despite Sir Trevor Brooking's suggestion yesterday that the Football Association may yet ask him to remain in the job.
DAILY STAR
The FA last night vowed to stand behind John Terry as England captain despite police handing files into his alleged race row to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Defiant Andre Villas-Boas last night claimed he won't be sacked as Chelsea boss - whatever happens this season.
Martin O'Neill was last night on the verge of being appointed Sunderland boss.
Corinthians are poised to make a fresh bid to land Carlos Tevez.
THE GUARDIAN
Sunderland have made Martin O'Neill their first choice to replace the sacked Steve Bruce and hope to formalise his appointment as the new manager within the next 24 hours.
Fabio Capello is anxious to avoid being placed in the same group as the Republic of Ireland in this evening's draw for the Euro 2012 finals and has reiterated that it will be his last tournament in charge of England, despite Sir Trevor Brooking hinting that he might stay on.
DAILY MIRROR
John Terry faces an anxious wait after prosecutors yesterday began to consider whether he should be charged over his alleged racist rant.
Martin O'Neill was in advanced talks with Sunderland last night - and could be boss in 24 hours.
THE TIMES
Andre Villas-Boas launched a fierce defence of his football philosophy yesterday, insisting that he has the unswerving support of Roman Abramovich and the Chelsea players and that he will not be sacked even if the season ends in failure.
Kenwyne Jones celebrated Stoke City's equalising goal nine minutes from time with a trademark somersault and manager Tony Pulis must have felt like following suit.
DAILY MAIL
A seven-inch knife was discovered in a Chelsea dressing room by cleaning staff, leading to an internal investigation at the club.
Sunderland owner Ellis Short was in talks with Martin O'Neill last night and was believed to be on the verge of persuading him to take the Wearside vacancy.
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell says he will expect the sack if he fails to arrest the team's slump in form.
Sporting Lisbon striker Yannick Djalo has revealed he will join Aston Villa on loan next month.
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is keen on Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly.
Roma are showing interest in Tottenham defender Vedran Corluka.
Sampdoria are moving for former Arsenal full-back Thomas Cruise.
DAILY EXPRESS
Fabio Capello has confirmed he will quit as England manager after 2012.
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has been told by owner Roman Abramovich his job is safe and insists he will see out his three-year contract.
THE SUN
Martin O'Neill is on course to become the new Sunderland boss within the next 48 hours.
Fabio Capello last night insisted he will definitely quit after Euro 2012.
Corruption scandals threaten to overshadow Euro 2012 for both hosts, Poland and Ukraine.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wishes Joey Barton would just shut up.
Giant Costel Pantiliomon has vowed to fight Joe Hart all the way for the Manchester City No.1 shirt.
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is in line for another 12-month contract - if he decides to play on.
DAILY RECORD
Top brass at UEFA last night warned Rangers face expulsion from European football next season unless the club's financial house is put in order.