Friday review of the English press © EuroFootball.com

Friday's English press writes about "Chelsea's" aim at Gianluigi Buffon, "Man Utd" preparing a new offer for Owen Hargreaves from "Bayern," Juliano Gray's desire to leave "Birmingham," contenders to take over the coaching positions at "Sheffield Wednesday" and "Hibernian," Wayne Rooney's contract with "Audi," and Kia Joorabchiano's offer for "West Ham" club next week.

"Chelsea" wants to acquire Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon for £25 million, who would replace the long-fallen Petr Čech. ("The Sun")

"Man Utd" is confident that Owen Hargreaves' desire to join their team could be crucial, as the club will present another offer to Bayern Munich in January. ("The Times")

Birmingham's out-of-favor left-back Julian Gray wants to leave St Andrews. ("The Sun")

An offer of £1 million for MK Dons player Izale McLeod was rejected. ("Daily Mirror")

New Norwich coach Peter Grant wants the club to keep Darren Huckerby. ("Daily Mirror")

Martin O'Neill is preparing to make a £1.5 million offer for his former Celtic defender Bobo Balde. ("Daily Express")

The Football Association (FA) could go bankrupt in a month due to the £940 million Wembley stadium project. ("Daily Express")

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's wages have risen to £60,000 per week. ("Daily Star")

Gary McAllister is prepared to return to football and take over as Leeds' head coach. ("Daily Star")

Paul Sturrock is ready to take over as Hibernian coach after being turned down by Sheffield Wednesday. ("The Sun")

Nigel Pearson is the most likely candidate to become the new Sheffield Wednesday coach. ("Daily Mirror," "The Times")

Alternatively, former Norwich manager Nigel Worthington could become the new Sheffield Wednesday coach. ("Daily Mail")

Hibernian defender David Murphy wants temporary coach Mark Proctor to be given a permanent coaching job. (Various)

Celtic plans to tour Japan again before the start of the next season. ("Daily Mail")

Wayne Rooney is ready to sign a lucrative contract with German automotive giant Audi. ("The Daily Telegraph")

Nick Humby, who resigned as finance director at Man Utd, will move to Top-Up TV. ("The Guardian")

Birmingham's manager Steve Bruce's future will be decided after each game. ("The Guardian")

Kia Joorabchian continues to meet with his backers and may present an official offer for the takeover of West Ham club at the beginning of next week. ("The Times")