Glenn Hoddle is also reluctant to take the Newcastle job on a short-term basis for the same reasons as Terry Venables. (Daily Star)

However former Leeds United boss David O'Leary remains keen. (Guardian)

Goalkeeper Petr Cech has fired a warning to Chelsea's rivals, revealing they have targeted winning all four competitions this season under new Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. (Daily Express)

Several Sheffield United players are considering suing West Ham for loss of earnings over the Tevez affair. (Daily Mail)

Everton and Sunderland are both interested in signing Reading's Stephen Hunt. (Daily Mirror)

Ellis Short, a Dallas-based Irish-American, has become Sunderland's majority shareholder. (Telegraph)

Former Manchester City winger Kiki Musampa is on trial at Sheffield United. (Daily Mail)

Watford goalkeeper Mart Poom will be out for up to six months with a dislocated shoulder. (Daily Star)

Ryan Giggs is interested in becoming Sir Alex Ferguson's next managerial protege when he retires. (Daily Mirror)

The FA is considering changing the red card system so that punishments can be individually assessed. (Daily Telegraph)

Cesc Fabregas says he knows Arsenal's youngsters are gunning for his place in the team but he is happy with the competition. (Daily Express)

Burnley's on-loan midfielder Russell Anderson is out for the season after damaging knee ligaments. (Daily Record)

Secrecy laws meant Brighton goalkeeper Michel Kuipers had to keep silent about his time in the Dutch equivalent of the SAS, so he pretended he was a chef - and is still asked for cooking tips by fans. (Daily Star)