Tuesday's review of the English press © EuroFootball.com

On Tuesday, the English press writes about "Aston Villa's" desire to buy "Man Utd" striker Alan Smith and "Southend" player Freddy Eastwood in January, "Birmingham's" readiness to sell Matthew Upson and David Dunn, "Barcelona's" attempt to bring back Henrik Larsson, candidates for the manager position at "Charlton", explanation why Iain Dowie and Steve Bennet's refereeing were rejected in the match between "Man Utd" and "Chelsea".

"Aston Villa" will compete for the right to buy "Man Utd" striker Alan Smith in January. ("The Sun")

"Aston Villa" manager Martin O'Neill is also eyeing "Southend" club's attacking leader Freddy Eastwood valued at 2 million pounds sterling. ("Daily Mirror")

"Portsmouth" manager Harry Redknapp plans a 2 million pound offer for "Colchester" defender Greg Halford. ("The Sun")

"Birmingham" are ready to sell star defender Matthew Upson and midfielder David Dunn when the player sale market opens in January. ("Daily Mirror")

"Bolton" manager Sam Allardyce wants to buy young "Derby" defender Giles Barnes. ("Daily Mirror")

"Barcelona" may make a shocking offer for former "Celtic" striker Henrik Larsson, as they want to bring him back to "Nou Camp". ("Daily Record")

"Tottenham's" bid for full-back Leonardo failed because the Brazilian cannot have a work permit in the UK until next summer. ("Daily Star")

"Leicester" striker Mark de Vries wants to reunite with former "Hearts" manager Craig Levein, who is currently the head coach of "Dundee United". ("Daily Record")

"Derby" manager Billy Davies is one of the candidates to replace the dismissed "Charlton" coach Iain Dowie. (Various)

"Cardiff" manager Dave Jones is among the leading candidates to become the new "Charlton" coach, but former England national team manager Glenn Hoddle is the strongest contender. ("Daily Express", "Daily Mail")

"Charlton's" former assistant coach Les Reed is also a strong favorite, but former longtime team manager Alan Curbishley is not planning to return. ("The Sun")

Iain Dowie was sacked because his strict regime ruined the team's spirit. ("Daily Mirror")

Luton" manager Mike Newell may be dismissed from his position for making derogatory comments about assistant referee Amy Rayner. (Various)

Steve Bennett will be selected to referee one of the season's most important matches between "Man Utd" and "Chelsea". ("The Sun")