Latest football rumours from today's newspapers.

• Manchester City are determined to capture Real Madrid forward Ruud van Nistelrooy in the January transfer window. (Telegraph)

• Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is looking for a billionaire to buy club and help them compete with the likes of Manchester City. (Various)



• Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez believes rivals Manchester City are now genuine title contenders after being taken over by the cash-rich Abu Dhabi United Group. (The Sun)



• Norwich owner Delia Smith is considering selling the club, after the departure of two directors created financial difficulties. (Telegraph)



• Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will only stay at the club if Dennis Wise's role is redefined. (The Guardian)



• Keegan has delivered an ultimatum to Newcastle, declaring he will leave if Wise is not sacked. (Various)



• Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will face a player revolt, led by Michael Owen, if Keegan leaves. (Daily Telegraph)



• But Newcastle have already earmarked Real Zaragoza's coach Marcelino Garcia Toral as a replacement for Keegan, should he call time on his St James' Park reign. (Daily Star)



• Croatia coach Slaven Bilic heads the shortlist to become West Ham's new manager after Alan Curbishley's resignation. (Various)



• Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp tops West Ham's wanted list to fill their manager's vacancy. (Daily Express)



• But Redknapp will resist the temptation to take over at West Ham, leaving the way clear for Bilic. (The Guardian)



• However, Bilic would prefer to continue as Croatia coach. (The Times)



• Bilic has doubts about the strength of West Ham's squad, but the Hammers remain confident they can persuade him to join them. (Independent)



• West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury urged Alan Curbishley not to resign as manager to prevent a large compensation pay-out. (Daily Mail)



• Former Lazio and Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is also on West Ham's shortlist. (Daily Mirror)



• A shock contender for the position is the former West Ham forward Paolo Di Canio. (The Sun)

• New Everton signing Louis Saha offered to work for the club for free until he reaches full fitness. (Various)



• Brazil legend Pele believes new Manchester City signing Robinho needs 'counselling' for turning his back on Chelsea and moving to Eastlands instead. (The Sun)