On Saturday, the English press continued to write non-stop about Chelsea - from player transfers and sales to legal issues and who will pay the salary of the new coach of the Russian national team. Also on Saturday, you can read about the battle for Robbie Fowler, Roy Keane's successor at Celtic and the demand for young Arsenal talents.
In discussions about the role of the England national team coach, Sam Allardyce stood out impressively. ("The Sun")
After the end of the World Cup, Lyon will once again try to acquire Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. ("The Sun")
Former Fulham coach Jean Tigana hinted that he did not become the coach of the French national team because there are too many black players in the team. ("The Sun")
Celtic would like Middlesbrough defender George Boateng to replace Irishman Roy Keane. ("The Sun")
Blackburn have joined the battle for Liverpool star Robbie Fowler. ("The Sun")
Celtic expressed interest in loaning young Arsenal talent Theo Walcott for the upcoming season. ("Daily Express")
In the near future, Leeds intends to take legal action against Chelsea, accusing them of attempting to bend the rules to poach two young stars. ("Daily Mail")
Former Chelsea coach Gianluca Vialli wants to return to the big football scene. ("Daily Mail")
Representatives from Birmingham, Bolton and Middlesbrough are closely watching South African defender Sibusiso Zuma, who currently plays for Arminia Bielefeld in Germany. ("Daily Mail")
At the end of the season, Tottenham will try to attract Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge, so they will have to part ways with Noureddine Naybet and Goran Bunjevčević. ("Daily Mirror")
In the summer, Mikele Leigertwood may leave Crystal Palace. ("Daily Mirror")
Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks warned head coach Joe Royle that if the club does not move up to a higher level in the next few years, he will have to say goodbye to his current duties. ("Daily Mirror")
Neil Lennon is expected to sign a new one-year contract with Celtic. ("Daily Record")
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich intends to cover part of the salary of the new Russian national team coach Guus Hiddink, who earns £1.5 million a year as a specialist from the Netherlands. ("Daily Mirror")