Latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is getting plenty of attention in Monday's papers after he stayed away from Anfield for the 1-1 FA Cup draw against Everton.
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The future of the £20m Republic of Ireland star is increasingly uncertain and on Sunday he endured the humiliation of Frenchman David Ngog replacing him on the bench. (The Sun and Daily Mail)
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And guess who's back in town for showdown talks with manager Mark Hughes? Manchester City star Robinho flew into Manchester on Sunday after his controversial exit from Tenerife training to fly home. (The Sun and Daily Star)
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With the January transfer deadline looming, Sunderland's Pascal Chimbonda is set to complete a £3m return to Tottenham. (The Sun)
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Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to exchange Mexican star Giovani Dos Santos for Brazilian Fred. (Daily Mirror)
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And keeper Carlo Cudicini may yet still move to Tottenham if Chelsea can find a replacement number two. (The Guardian)
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Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is on the verge of a £4m offer for Newcastle's Joey Barton. (The Sun)
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Wigan boss Steve Bruce is ready to write a cheque for £6m for Cardiff City's Joe Ledley. (Daily Mirror)
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West Ham's Hayden Mullins is about to join Portsmouth for £1m. (The Sun)
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Newcastle keeper Shay Given is set for a £10m move to Man City with officials meeting on Monday to tie up the deal. (Daily Mirror)
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Sunderland are up against the Premier League's top clubs in a race to sign Leeds midfield star Fabian Delph. (Various)
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Martin O'Neill is keen to splash the cash with Aston Villa ready to offer £10m for Man City's Michael Johnson and Daniel Sturridge. (Daily Mirror)
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Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is keen on Derby midfielder Paul Green with £1.5m a possible fee. (Various)
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Celtic are also closing in on signing Cardiff City's midfielder Willo Flood from from under the noses of Dundee United, where he is currently on loan. (Various)
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And Spartak Moscow's Czech defender Radoslav Kovac could also be on his way to Celtic, which could pave the way for a £4m switch for Stephen McManus to Newcastle. (Daily Record)
OTHER GOSSIP
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David Beckham does not have to do much to get in the headlines but he's produced the goods on the field for on-loan club AC Milan. He was on target in the 4-1 win over Bologna and the speculation rumbles on over whether he will ever return to LA Galaxy. (Various)
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Man City fans will have a rueful smile on their faces when they read about how Kaka keeps scoring the goals. Two more at the weekend for Becks' team-mate. (Various)
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Hull City are demanding compensation from Millwall after fans ripped up seats at the KC Stadium during their FA Cup fourth-round tie on Saturday. (Various)
AND FINALLY
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The son of Liverpool legend Ian Rush, 18-year-old John, has signed up with Welsh Premiership outfit Newi Cefn Druids. Apparently he's 'lightning over the first 10 yards' - a chip off the old block. (The Sun)