Newcastle assistant boss Chris Hughton has told the board to find a new manager quickly. The Magpies are no nearer finding a replacement for Kevin Keegan after owner Mike Ashley returned from the Middle East having failed to sell the club. (The Sun)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Keegan for quitting as Newcastle boss and Alan Curbishley for leaving West Ham "because they went on a matter of principle". (The Sun)

England striker Emile Heskey, whose contract expires next summer, insists he is happy with life at Wigan, despite being linked with a move away from the JJB Stadium. (Daily Star)

Hamburg manager Martin Jol has a £3m bid lined up for Fulham's Leon Andreasen as the midfielder is struggling to make an impact at Craven Cottage. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt could also make a January switch to Hamburg after admitting he would love to play for Jol. (The Sun)

Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood wants to bolster his defence by securing a loan deal for Hull's Wayne Brown. (Daily Mirror)

Stoke are preparing to reward Liam Lawrence's impressive start to the season with new terms - just six months after he penned his existing deal. (Daily Mirror)

QPR fans plan to protest at the club's "outrageous" ticket price hike, as some supporters face paying £50 to watch the Championship side. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal are poised to invite Stan Kroenke onto the club's board in a move that will strengthen the existing ownership against any future takeover attempt by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. (Daily Telegraph)