TRANSFER RUMOURS

Chelsea are concerned Frank Lampard could be a disruptive influence following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho and are prepared to sell the midfielder, with Real Madrid lining up a £9m bid when the transfer window opens in January. Didier Drogba could also leave following Mourinho's exit. (Daily Mirror)

New Chelsea boss Avram Grant wants to buy Brazilian Kaka from AC Milan even if he costs £100m. (Daily Express)

Man City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will try to sign Jens Lehmann from Arsenal for £1m in the January transfer window. (The Sun)

Eriksson, meanwhile, will be able to buy Peter Crouch for £8m from Liverpool in the January transfer window. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack insists that he is happy at the club and wants to sees out the remaining two years of his contract. (The Sun)

Javier Mascherano has attempted to end speculation over his future by declaring he wants to sign a long-term deal with Liverpool. (The Sun)

Leicester boss Gary Megson wants to sign Collins John from Fulham on loan. (Various)

Sunderland have decided against signing former Manchester City midfielder Kiki Musampa after a trial at the club. (The Independent)

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OTHER GOSSIP

John Terry could miss England's games against Estonia and Russia after injuring his knee in training on Wednesday. (Various)

Gareth Barry - and not Frank Lampard - will partner Steven Gerrard in the centre of England's midfield against Estonia on Saturday. (Various)

Gary Speed will be offered a coaching role at Newcastle if he cannot sort out his differences with Bolton boss Sammy Lee. (Daily Mail)

Man Utd defender Gary Neville has suffered another setback from his ankle ligament injury. (Daily Star)

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce wants face-to-face talks with prospective new owner Carson Yeung to discuss his position at the club. (Daily Telegraph)

Gillingham want sacked Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor to become their new manager. (Various)

LA Galaxy star David Beckham has been told by doctors that he is not ready to return from his knee ligament injury. (The Sun)

Arsenal youngster Fran Merida has been told he must pay Barcelona £2.1m after leaving them for the Gunners, but the Premier League club are set to foot the bill. (Various)

Blackburn are unsure how long Roque Santa Cruz will be sidelined after a scan revealed tendonitis of the knee. (Various)

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AND FINALLY

Portsmouth and England goalkeeper David James has revealed how he has now become a committed environmentalist - banning bonfires from his garden. (The Sun)

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