FORMER Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee says that Alan Shearer is ready to become the new boss at St James' Park - various

Meanwhile, Brazil striker Ronaldo claims he is on the verge of a move to Manchester City in January - Mirror

Current Manchester City striker Robinho has urged fellow Brazilian Kaka to join him at Eastlands - Mirror

Real Madrid could bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba - Express
Manchester United youngster Danny Welbeck has pleaded with Sir Alex Ferguson not to send him out on loan - Mirror

Middlesbrough are lining up a £2m raid on Leeds' Argentine striker Luciano Becchio - Star

Manchester United are considering a bid for Valerenga's Norwegian striker Moa Abdellaoui - Star

Arsenal are keen on Atletico Madrid's defensive midfielder Koke Resurreccion - Star

Birmingham are preparing a January bid for Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair - Express

John Toshack says he may quit as Wales manager next year - Mirror

Ian Holloway faces competition from Steve Cotterill and John Ward for the vacant manager's post at Swindon - Star