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Thursday's English press writes about "Sheffield Utd" targeting two "Hibernian" players, Claudio Reyna's chances of returning to his homeland in January, "Aston Villa" interest in "Leicester" defender Richard Stearman, "Birmingham" coach Steve Bruce's future, an offer from an Icelandic businessman for "West Ham" club, and Stewart Downing's disappointment with England national team fans.
"Chelsea" scout director Frank Arnesen watched "Celtic" striker Shaun Maloney in the UEFA Champions League match against "Benfica". ("Daily Record")
"Aberdeen" is prepared to acquire "Rangers" defender Gavin Rae when the player transfer market opens in January. ("Daily Record")
"Sheffield Utd" plans to acquire two "Hibernian" players: Scott Brown and Kevin Thompson. ("Daily Mirror")
"Man City" defender Claudio Reyna could return to the USA in January and represent New York Red Bulls. ("Daily Star")
Duncan Ferguson is ready to return to football and defend the colors of Australian club Perth Glory. ("Daily Star")
New Norwich coach Peter Grant wants one of his first acquisitions to be Bournemouth striker James Hayter. ("Daily Star")
"Aston Villa" club is interested in the services of right-back Richard Stearman from "Leicester". ("Daily Mirror")
Criticized "Birmingham" strategist Steve Bruce will continue to work with the "Blues" club - at least in the near future. ("The Times")
Or Steve Bruce may be fired from his position if the team loses to "Derby" this weekend. ("Daily Express")
"Birmingham" team's results in the next three games against "Derby", "West Brom" and "Coventry" will determine coach Steve Bruce's future. ("Daily Star")
New W.B.A. coach Tony Mowbray says he is not planning to make many changes to the team showing good form. ("Daily Mirror")
"Chelsea" goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini blames English referees for actions that led to him and fellow goalkeeper Petr Čech ending up in hospital. ("Daily Express")
Portugal national team and "Man Utd" winger Cristiano Ronaldo believes he wins the battle against those who try to provoke him by ignoring them - and he demonstrates remarkable athletic form. ("Daily Express")
Icelandic businessman Eggert Magnusson will start the takeover process for "West Ham" club on Thursday by offering £75 million. ("The Independent")
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing says he is disappointed and angry that he was booed by England national team fans during the 2008 European Championship qualifying match against Macedonia. ("The Guardian")
