Everton and Sunderland are both interested in Reading's Stephen Hunt. - Mirror

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

Terry Venables turned down the Newcastle job as he said it needs too much dedication to be done on a short-term basis. - Telegraph

Celtic are set to beat Portsmouth to the signature of American goalkeeper Dominic Servi. - Record

The agent of Sao Paolo defender Aislan says he expects Liverpool to make an offer for him when the transfer window opens. - Guardian

Former Manchester City winger Kiki Musampa is on trial at Sheffield United. - Mail

Watford goalkeeper Mart Poom will be out for six months with a dislocated shoulder. - Star

Ryan Giggs says he wants to become Sir Alex Ferguson's next managerial protege when he retires. - Mirror

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

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