Pascal Chimbonda's future at Sunderland is in doubt after he was dropped and disciplined by manager Roy Keane for breaking a curfew. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City are monitoring the progress of Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel. The 19-year-old Belgian has also been linked with Middlesbrough and Arsenal. (Daily Mail)

Mark Hughes could be forced out as City boss by his Brazilian contingent, who are said to be unhappy with the Welshman's management style. A replacement could be found in the January transfer window. (The Sun)

Hughes, who had met chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Saturday night, could fly out to Abu Dhabi for a meeting with club owner Sheik Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday. (The Times)

A South African consortium has approached Portsmouth with a view to buying the club from Alexandre Gaydamak for about £60m. (The Times)

New Pompey manager Tony Adams wants former Arsenal youth team coach Terry Burton as his new No 2 at Fratton Park. Ex-Wimbledon boss Burton is currently assistant to Dave Jones at Cardiff City. (Daily Mirror)

Everton striker Louis Saha believes Everton can qualify for Europe after their 3-1 victory over West Ham, the Merseyside club's third successive Premier League win. (The Sun)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says the best is yet to come after his side's 3-0 victory over West Brom. (Daily Express)

Gary Neville was said to be less than pleased when Manchester United team-mate Anderson found a field mouse at the Carrington training ground - and promptly popped it down the shirt of the defender, who screamed expletives, along with "You'll be fined". (Mirror)