Thursday's Review of the English Press © EuroFootball.com

On Thursday, the English press writes about the future of "Man Utd" coach Alex Ferguson, "Barcelona's" plans to acquire Frank Lampard and Thierry Henry, the relationship between "Rangers" and Alex McLeish, and the punishment of Michael Essien.

The withdrawal of "Man Utd" from the Champions League will cost the club £15 million, and Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to take the position of head coach in the upcoming summer. ("Daily Star")

In the summer, "Barcelona" club hopes to acquire "Chelsea" defender Frank Lampard and "Arsenal" forward Thierry Henry. ("The Sun")

The Football Association has launched an investigation into a £16 million bet on Harry Redknapp returning to "Portsmouth". (Various)

Chelsea defender Michael Essien may face a three-match suspension for a harsh foul against "Liverpool" player Didi Hamann. ("The Star")

M.Essien will avoid any UEFA punishment for the foul against D.Hamann. ("The Times")

Newcastle player Kieron Dyer has pulled a hamstring and once again added to the list of injured "Toon" players. ("The Sun")

It is likely that Alex McLeish will lose the position of head coach at "Rangers" club, and will be replaced by former "Lyon" coach Paul Le Guen. ("The Guardian")

If "Sheffield United" enters the Premier League, Neil Warnock will receive a £400,000 bonus. ("Daily Star")

In January, "Tottenham" head coach Martin Jol plans to offer £5 million for "Liverpool" forward Djibril Cisse. (Daily Mirror")

The Football Association plans to offer a coaching position to Paul Gascoigne, with the possibility of working for the FA in the future. ("Daily Mail")

"Man City" head coach is competing with representatives of "Charlton" and "West Ham" for the opportunity to acquire "Norwich" forward Dean Ashton in January. ("Daily Mirror")

"Liverpool" is closely watching Belgian Vincent Kompany playing for "Anderlecht" and Argentinian Gabriel Paletta representing the team "Banfield". ("The Independent")

"Rangers" head coach Alex McLeish received praise when his team reached the next stage of the Champions League, but he may still be forced to leave the club. ("Daily Record")

Leverkusen's "Bayer" is in the race with "Real Sociedad" and "Middlesbrough" for "Rangers" forward Peter Lovenkrands. ("Daily Record")

"Newcastle United" and "Wolves" are closely monitoring "Hearts" defender Robbie Neilson. ("Daily Record")

Hearts' hopes of keeping Czech star Rudi Skacel in the team will depend on whether the team plays in the Champions League next season. ("Daily Record")