Football rumours from today's newspapers.
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Manchester United target Karim Benzema says he would rather move to Spain from Lyon than the Premier League. (Daily Mail)
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Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas admits he was flattered by reports Inter Milan were interested in signing him during the January transfer window, but insists he is committed to Spurs. (Various)
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Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis is keen to sign a new deal at the club even if Pompey fail to beat the drop this season. (Daily Express)
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Striker Robin van Persie says he will only sign a new contract at Arsenal if they can match his desire to win silverware. (The Sun)
OTHER GOSSIP
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Chelsea are poised to move for West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola and his assistant Steve Clarke after Guus Hiddink stressed he would not look to extend his Stamford Bridge stay after the summer. (Daily Express)
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In the meantime, Hiddink has told owner Roman Abramovich to be in no doubt who picks the team and decides the tactics. (Sun)
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Aston Villa striker John Carew insists he can work with another big striker in the shape of Emile Heskey. (Various)
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Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his Manchester United side not to be overly confident in their bid for another Premier League title, citing the 1998 season when they blew a 12-point lead over Arsenal. (Various)
AND FINALLY
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces a £20,000 compensation bill from Manchester Airport bosses for damaging "infrastructure work" when he wrote off his Ferrari in a tunnel last month. (Daily Express)
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Striker Emmanuel Adebayor had a furious four-letter word bust-up with an Arsenal fan at Lagos airport who accused him of not pulling his weight for the club. (Sun)