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The English press on Monday writes about Wayne Rooney's talks with "Man Utd" about a new contract, "Middlesbrough" preparing to acquire "Hibernian" defender, "Liverpool" and "Newcastle" battle for "Blackburn" captain Lucas Neill, Gennaro Gattuso's promise to return to "Rangers" in a few years, El Hadji Diouf's altercation after a match, the uncertain future of David Beckham at "Real" club, "Chelsea" demands to punish referee Mike Riley and the opening of the "Wembley" stadium next year.
Wayne Rooney has started talks with "Man Utd" about a new long-term contract. ("Daily Star")
"Middlesbrough" manager Gareth Southgate is prepared to pay 3 million pounds for "Hibernian" defender Scott Brown. ("Daily Mirror")
"Aston Villa", "Portsmouth" and "Southampton" are monitoring "Crewe" striker Luke Varney. ("Daily Mirror")
"Liverpool" and "Newcastle" are competing for the right to sign "Blackburn" defender Lucas Neill. ("Daily Mirror")
"Man City" wants to acquire versatile "Crewe" teenager Billy Jones for 1.5 million pounds. ("Daily Mirror")
"Milan" defender Gennaro Gattuso may return to his former club "Rangers" in a few years. ("Daily Record")
"Bolton" striker El Hadji Diouf got into a tunnel altercation with representatives of the opposing team after a match with "Newcastle" and was only subdued by his own teammates. (Various)
David Beckham's career at Real Madrid became even more uncertain after the player was benched in the defeat to Getafe on Saturday. ("The Sun")
"Chelsea" will demand that referee Mike Riley be punished for allowing "Blues" goalkeeper Petr Cech to be stretchered off the pitch for treatment. ("Daily Mirror")
Petr Cech, who may need a metal plate in his skull, despite a horrific clash with Reading striker Steve Hunt, wanted to continue playing. ("Daily Express")
"Chelsea" third-choice goalkeeper Henrique Hilario, who will be included in the UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday, has tragic memories associated with Spanish clubs. ("Daily Express")
Fulham defender Jimmy Bullard will find out in December if the first surgery on his injured knee was successful after his return to the US. ("Daily Express")
Celtic's preparation for the Champions League match against Benfica has been hampered by injuries to several key players. ("Daily Record")
Football Association (FA) Chief Executive Brian Barwick missed England's trip to Croatia because he had a very important meeting regarding the settlement with "Multiplex" company, which is building the "Wembley" stadium. ("Daily Mail")
The new "Wembley" stadium will be opened next year and will host the 2007 FA Cup final. ("The Daily Telegraph")
