Jose Mourinho is seen as Sir Alex Ferguson's ideal replacement at Old Trafford. (News of the World)

Manchester United will enter a bidding war with Real Madrid for Brazilian wonderkid Douglas Costa. (News of the World)

Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney says he wants to stay at Manchester United for life. (The People)

Manchester City will attempt to land Jermain Defoe in January, (Sunday Mirror) Liverpool face a mutiny of six top stars is Rafa Benitez is forced out. (News of the World)

Chelsea and West Ham have gone to war over Steve Clarke's defection to Upton Park. (Sunday Mirror)

Terry Venables could become the new boss of QPR. (Mail on Sunday)

Arsene Wenger is eyeing up a £6million swoop for Leeds wonderkid Fabial Delph.(Sunday Mirror)

Alan Curbishley could be offered a shock return to Charlton. (The People)