Football rumours from today's newspapers

• Liverpool's Glen Johnson wants to leave the club after a "complete breakdown in his relationship with manager Roy Hodgson". The England right-back is said to be annoyed at the public criticism levelled at him from the boss earlier in the week.
  (Mail on Sunday)


• Liverpool are keen on FC Twente forward Luuk De Jong as a long-term replacement for Dirk Kuyt.
  ( Sunday People)


• In addition, the Merseysiders are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund forward Lucas Barrios.
  (caughtoffside)


• Tottenham will consider selling striker Peter Crouch when the January transfer window opens for business.
  ( Sunday Mirror)


• Spurs will also contemplate the sale of England winger Aaron Lennon, as they step up their bid to land Aston Villa wide-man Ashley Young.
  ( Sunday People)


• The North Londoners will make a cut-price move for West Ham defender Matthew Upson in the next transfer window.
  (News of the World)


• Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner after the Dane issued an ultimatum that he would seek a move unless he plays more regularly.
  (caughtoffside)


• Arsenal have their eyes on Paris Saint Germain centre-back Mamadou Sakho, according to reports in French newspaper Le Parisien.
  (IMscouting)


• Roma have joined the race to sign Bolton's £15m-rated defender Gary Cahill.
  ( Sunday People)


• Chelsea and Manchester United are set to battle it out for German Under 21 international midfielder Ilkay Gundogan next summer.
  (caughtoffside)


• Defender Patrice Evra is set to quit Manchester United next summer and sign for Real Madrid, even if he extends his contract at Old Trafford.
  (News of the World)


• However, United are set to miss out of Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra, who wishes to remain at the Bernabeu and fight for his place, according to his agent.
  (IMscouting)


• Sunderland boss Steve Bruce fears he will lose star midfielder Jordan Henderson to Manchester United, after Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson asked to be "kept informed" about the player. Full story: News of the World (subscription required) Jon Mikel Obi's ­national team boss - Nigeria coach ­Samson Siasia - has told him to quit Chelsea claiming the club have ­destroyed the ­midfielder's ­attacking instincts.
  ( Sunday Mirror)


• Aston Villa boss Gerrard Houllier will be handed a £30m transfer kitty by club owner Randy Lerner in January.
  ( Sunday People)


• Stoke manager Tony Pulis fears his plans to sign on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant could fall apart due to a lack of communication with his parent club Real Zaragoza.
  ( Sunday Mirror)


• Blackburn striker Jason Roberts is a January target for his former club Wigan and Championship high-flyers QPR.
  ( Sunday People)

• Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has been sounded out by the FA about replacing Fabio Capello when he stands down as England coach after Euro 2012.
  ( Sunday Mirror)


• While not being high up the list of managers in danger of the sack after a tricky weekend, Everton manager David Moyes admits he fears for his job every single day.
  ( Sunday Express)


• "I'm still ready to resign," says Ian Holloway despite being impressed by his side's 0-0 draw at West Ham. The outspoken Blackpool manager says he regrets upsetting Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy.
  ( The Independent)


• Meanwhile, with Avram Grant's position as West Ham manager under threat, QPR boss Neil Warnock has emerged as the leading contender to replace him.
  ( Sunday People)


• With pressure mounting on Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, Turkey boss Guus Hiddink has revealed he was offered the job at Eastlands last summer.
  ( Sunday Mirror)


• LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will have to find himself a loan club during the American close season, starting in January, if he has a chance of making a return to Fabio Capello's England squad.
  ( Sunday People)


• Arsenal's French full-back Gael Clichy admits that he has no idea how he will shackle fellow Gunner and England winger Theo Walcott in the international friendly between their two nations on Wednesday, despite having plenty of practice in club training.
  ( Sunday People)

• Manchester United are likely to be hit by a £65,000 fine this week due to manager Sir Alex Ferguson's continued refusal to cooperate with the BBC.
  (Mail on Sunday)