Kevin Keegan could be back as Newcastle manager in a matter of days if owner Mike Ashley sells the club. Indian businessman Anil Ambani is interested in buying the Magpies and he is eager to reinstate Keegan. (Various)

Former Chelsea midfielder Gianfranco Zola and Croatia coach Slaven Bilic are the front-runners to become the new West Ham manager. (Various)

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes wants to sign Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Michael Essien in January. (News of the World)

But City have been told to forget about signing Valencia striker David Villa by the player's agent. (News of the World)

AC Milan's Brazilian forward Kaka could City next summer if they can qualify for the Champions League. (The Observer)

Crystal Palace are hopeful of tying up a loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury. (News of the World)

Ipswich want to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson, 21, and Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross, 20, on loan deals. (News of the World)

Aston Villa will offer midfielder Stiliyan Petrov a two-year contract extension. (News of the World)

Blackburn will offer midfielder David Dunn a deal that would keep him at the club until 2012. (News of the World)