England boss Steve McClaren is prepared to risk further ridicule by dropping Owen Hargreaves to the bench for tonight’s game against Andorra, the one player he described as indispensable just six weeks ago. (Daily Mail)

Birmingham are to make a summer move for Fulham defender Zat Knight. (The Sun)

Lyon's Florent Malouda has ruled out a move to Chelsea, stating there is too much uncertainty over manager Jose Mourinho's future. (Daily Star)

Michael Owen has set his sights on making a return from injury for Newcastle's game at home to Chelsea on 22nd April. (The Times)

Arsenal and Manchester United are battling for the signature of 17-year-old Norwegian defender Havard Nordtveit. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic have made a £3m bid to sign Ghana captain Stephen Appiah from Fenerbahce. (The Sun)

Preston manager Paul Simpson fears they have lost their chance of keeping hold of striker David Nugent for next season. (Daily Star)

The Football League is set announce that this years play-offs will be held at the new Wembley Stadium. (Daily Telegraph)

Portsmouth are set to offer David James and Sol Campbell contract extensions this summer. (Daily Mail)

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson could be on collision course with Dean Ashton after stating the striker will not be allowed to leave the club until January at the earliest. (Daily Express)

Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric is will sack manager Rob Kelly at the end of the season, and his list of targets include Bryan Robson and Glenn Hoddle. (Daily Mirror)