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On Wednesday, the English press writes about Robert Pires' future at Arsenal, Gary Neville's legal battle against the Football Association, the number of candidates for the position of England national team coach, and the scouting of Liverpool and Tottenham players.
Arsenal veteran Robert Pires will be forced to start the Champions League quarter-final match against Juventus on the bench and may leave Highbury after the season. ("The Sun")
Franck Queudrue is ready to ask Middlesbrough to sell him. He stated: "At this point in my career, I am experiencing a real breakthrough." ("The Sun")
At today's Football Association meeting, the list of candidates for the position of England national team coach was supposed to be shortened to four contenders. (Daily Telegraph")
Bryan Robson hinted that even if West Brom leaves the Premier League, he may be able to keep his players. ("Daily Express")
Gary Neville has hired former FA lawyer Graham Bean to defend him in a dispute over a £5000 fine for celebrating a victory against Liverpool in January. ("Daily Telegraph")
Future Rangers coach Paul Le Guen is closely watching Nantes defender Jeremy Toulalan. ("Daily Record")
Everton star Joseph Yobo, whose contract with the club expires in 15 months, refused to discuss new contract terms until the end of the season. (Various)
Kenny Dalglish believes that Liverpool should offer Robbie Fowler a long-term contract. (Various)
John Gregory is likely to reject a job offer as director's advisor in the Hungarian Football Federation. ("The Guardian")
This summer, Tottenham are preparing to offer Bayer Leverkusen £10 million for striker Dimitar Berbatov. ("The Independent")
Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric hinted that he plans to discuss a new contract with manager Harry Redknapp in the near future. ("The Independent")
Spain's Villarreal are willing to pay £9 million for Aston Villa player Milan Baros. This deal could take place before the World Cup. ("Daily Mirror")
Jermain Defoe rejected Liverpool's interest in him, stating that he would like to stay with the Tottenham team. ("Daily Mirror")
