Paper Talk: Hammers want Blues trio

Roma have entered the hunt to sign William Gallas, while West Ham want Birmingham trio Liam Ridgewell, Sebastian Larsson and Christian Benitez.

DAILY MIRROR

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie clung to his job as 85 staff were cut yesterday.

Roma are stepping up their attempts to sign Arsenal defender William Gallas.

West Ham's new owners want to raid their old club Birmingham for three players - Liam Ridgewell, Sebastian Larsson and Christian Benitez.

Everton striker James Vaughan is joining Leicester's promotion push - to the fury of Championship rivals Derby.

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray is chasing Arsenal's Jay Simpson as he looks to add pace to his side next season.

Newcastle stars like Alan Smith and Kevin Nolan will be asked to take a pay cut if the Magpies earn promotion to the Premier League.

Brazilian whizzkid Sandro Ranieri is preparing himself for his £6million move to Spurs - by learning English.

DAILY STAR

Joe Cole will quit Chelsea on a free transfer this summer after only being offered a one-year contract.

Fabio Capello last night revealed that his minimum target for the World Cup is a semi-final place.

Sol Campbell claims the door is open for a shock England recall in time for this summer's World Cup.

Newcastle's top earners will be asked to take a pay cut if the club are promoted.

Birmingham and Wolves are both trailing Crystal Palace star Nathaniel Clyne.

THE SUN

Portsmouth wielded the axe last night - but chief executive Peter Storrie survived the cull of 85 staff.

Landon Donovan will play his final game for Everton on Saturday after LA Galaxy refused to budge on the date for his return.

Rafa Benitez last night tore into the flops who are undermining his promise of making the Champions League.

Nicklas Bendtner aims to have a laugh at his critics - all the way to the Champions League final.

Chester City's 125-year history ended in just 30 seconds yesterday when they were wound up at the high court in London.

DAILY MAIL

QPR manager Neil Warnock will consider giving jailbird Marlon King a route back into football.

Wolves' £1million midfielder Andrew Surman is a loan target for Nottingham Forest.

Sheffield United's Ched Evans faces an operation on his shoulder after being injured in the defeat against Peterborough.

DAILY EXPRESS

Roy Hodgson last night admitted he hopes to manage again in Italy.

Chelsea were handed a massive boost last night with news that Petr Cech could be back in action next week.

DAILY RECORD

Walter Smith will be the first to be offered a new contract if Andrew Ellis wins control of Rangers.

Goalkeeper Stuart Nelson wants to extend his stay at Aberdeen because he believes under-fire boss Mark McGhee can deliver success.