All the latest football rumours from today's newspapers.
- Newcastle reveal there are no more get-out clauses in Michael Owen's contract. The club say they will decide when Owen leaves. (Daily Star)
- Gary Speed could be heading to Sheffield United on loan after falling out with Bolton manager Sammy Lee. (Various)
- Blackburn and Wigan are tracking Barnsley's German goalkeeper Heinz Muller. (Daily Mirror)
- Notts County are lining up Brian Little after sacking Steve Thompson. The former Villa boss also interests Port Vale and Gillingham. (Daily Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
- CArsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has dropped his demand for a place on the board and will vote for the current set-up at Thursday's AGM. (The Sun)
- Tottenham vice-chairman Paul Kemsley has resigned to concentrate on his business interests in America. (The Guardian)
- Southampton are bracing themselves for a bid from former Manchester City defender Ray Ransom. (Daily Mirror)
- Chelsea manager Avram Grant will begin studying for his Uefa pro licence next year according to the Israel FA. (Daily Star)
AND FINALLY...
- Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon was stopped recently by American immigration officers at JFK airport because he shares a name with a Mexican thief. (Daily Express)