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Monday's English press writes about "Man Utd" club interest in young Jamie McCarthy, "Chelsea" started negotiations with Michael Essien for a new contract, "Bayern" president's doubts about Owen Hargreaves' move to "Man Utd", the new plans of "West Ham" club owners, "Crystal Palace" president's offer to leave the England youth team to their coach, Charlton captain Luke Young's disagreement with coach Iain Dowie's dismissal, and "Hearts" director's dissatisfaction with discriminatory Lithuanian players' fans.
"Man Utd" team manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants to buy 16-year-old "Hamilton" star Jamie McCarthy. The attacking midfielder is a key player for the Scottish First Division team, with interest from "Aston Villa", "Bolton" and "Rangers" as well. ("Daily Mirror")
"Chelsea" has started negotiations with Ghana national team defender Michael Essien for an improved new contract. ("Daily Mail")
"Leeds" club coach Dennis Wise told goalkeeper Neil Sullivan that he will not be the first choice at "Elland Road" and is free to look for a new club. (Various)
Munich "Bayern" president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says that England national team midfielder Owen Hargreaves will not move to "Man Utd" because the amount of the transfer fee would require upfront tax payments and the deal would be uneconomical. ("The Times")
Argentinians Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano of "West Ham" will be sold when the club's ownership is handed over to Icelander Eggert Magnusson, but coach Alan Pardew's future is secure. ("Daily Telegraph")
An Icelandic businessman consortium's offer to buy "West Ham" club will be accepted. The deal amounts to approximately £75 million with additional £23 million to cover debts. The club's takeover will be confirmed today. ("Daily Telegraph")
"Newcastle" team coach Glenn Roeder claims he will ignore fans who mock him because he had a brain tumor while coaching "West Ham". (Various)
Former England captain and right-back David Beckham, who was dropped from Madrid's "Real" plans, says this is the worst stage of his career. (Various)
"Crystal Palace" president Simon Jordan told coach Peter Taylor to stop leading the England U-21 team and focus all his attention on the club. ("Daily Mirror")
"Rangers" forward Nacho Novo says president David Murray was right to criticize players for a poor start this season. (Various)
"Charlton" team captain Luke Young says the club should not have dismissed coach Iain Dowie. ("The Sun")
"Hearts" club director Alex Koslovskis expressed outrage that some Lithuanian players within the team are discriminated against by the club's fans. (Various)
