Newcastle striker Mark Viduka, 33, is battling to save his career after failing to shake off an Achilles injury. (Daily Mail)

United manager Joe Kinnear has escaped punishment after being asked by a policeman to move away from the touchline during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Everton. (Daily Mirror)

But Kinnear could still face action from the Football Association over his rant at journalists last week. (The Guardian)

Gerry Francis is set to reject the chance to work alongside Kinnear at St James' Park and will instead join the coaching staff at Stoke City. (Daily Mail)

England coach Fabio Capello is considering phoning Newcastle striker Michael Owen to clarify that he has a future with England, and has only been left out of his latest squad because of form and fitness. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes will make a new bid for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz in the January transfer window, along with Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings. Barcelona striker Thierry Henry is also among the targets. (Daily Express)

Hughes is also looking for an experienced goalkeeper to cover for Joe Hart. (Daily Express) And the City boss could return to former club Blackburn to sign full-back Stephen Warnock. (Daily Telegraph)

Unsettled Stoke striker Dave Kitson is considering his future at the club after only three months at the Britannia Stadium because he is not enjoying life in the north. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is growing frustrated and mystified about why the club have not asked him to sign a permanent deal. (Daily Mail)

United are poised to make an £18m move for Wigan's Honduran midfielder Wilson Palacios. (The Sun)

Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United are all tracking Barnsley striker Reuben Noble-Lazarus, 15, the youngest player in Football League history but the Tykes want £2m in compensation. (Daily Mail)

Derby boss Paul Jewell is planning a January swoop for Leicester striker Matt Fryatt. (Daily Mirror)

Wales midfielder Carl Fletcher is set to join Plymouth in a £300,000 move from Crystal Palace. (Daily Star)