Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien could face a Uefa investigation after his tackle on Liverpool's Dietmar Hamann. (Daily Star)

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric is in talks with Southampton over a deal to secure Harry Redknapp as their new manager. (Daily Mail, The Times)

Everton manager David Moyes wants to bring Thomas Gravesen back to the club from Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham boss Alan Pardew is worried that defender Tomas Repka will leave the club in January. (Daily Mirror)

Charlton are planning a New Year clear-out, with Jonatan Johansson, Kevin Lisbie and Jason Euell likely to be sold. (The Sun)

Manchester United's business plan will not be damaged if the club fail to reach the next stage of the Champions League. (The Independent)

Former Real Madrid favourite Fernando Hierro could return to the club as director of football. (The Guardian)

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce wants to sign Shrewsbury goalkeeper Joe Hart in January. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham manager Alan Pardew will try to sign striker Andy Johnson from Crystal Palace in January. (Daily Mail)

Everton manager David Moyes is close to agreeing a deal with former club Preston to sign striker David Nugent in January. (The Sun)

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is prepared to sell defender Lorenzo Amoruso. (Daily Star)

Manchester United will let young Spanish defender Gerard Pique leave the club on loan to gain first-team experience. (Daily Mirror)

Dumbarton are on the verge of being taken over by a Dubai-based tycoon. (Daily Record)

Dunfermline want a longer look at Stockport defender Danny Griffin before offering him a deal. (Daily Record)

St Johnstone midfielder David Hannah is waiting to find out if he has beaten five other candidates for the manager's job at Montrose. (Daily Record)