Sunderland, Hull City and Manchester City are said to be among the clubs interested in £4m-rated winger Colin Kazim-Richards, a Londoner who is currently plying his trade with Turkish outfit Fenerbahce. (Daily Mirror)

Ecuador's top striker Cristian Benitez, who was said to be an £8m January transfer target for Wigan and Blackburn, is reported to have broken his leg. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona are reported to be ready to make a sensational swoop for Hamilton Accies teenager James McCarthy. (Scottish Sun)

With finance giants AIG in economic meltdown, there are plenty of companies lining up their cash and showing an interest in taking over the Manchester United sponsorship deal. Korean electrical firm LG and Saudi Telecom are knocking on the door. (Daily Mail)

After the departure of Alan Pardew at Charlton over the weekend, Alan Curbishley is in line for a dramatic return after leaving nearly three years ago. (The Independent)

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has asked the fans to give their keeper Heurelho Gomes a bit of a break after they gave him a round of sarcastic applause when he flapped at the ball at White Hart Lane on Sunday. (Daily Star)