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Wednesday's English press writes about Real's permission for David Beckham to leave the team for a sum of 5 million pounds, Barcelona's interest in Chelsea's safe Frank Lampard, Bobo Balde's unwillingness to move to Aston Villa, Bolton's desire to invite Vikash Dhorasoo, Manchester United's addition of a young Walsall player to their ranks, Didier Zokora's malaria illness, Paulo Sturrock's desire to lead Scottish clubs, another injury for Andy van der Meyde, and Didier Drogba's salary.
In January, Real Madrid is prepared to let David Beckham leave the club for just 5 million pounds. ("The Sun")
Barcelona will renew their interest in Chelsea's safe Frank Lampard, who they wanted this summer. ("Daily Mirror")
And as part of the deal, "the Blues" could also offer Portugal's national team safe Deco. ("Daily Express")
Bobo Balde says he would rather sit on Celtic's bench than play for Martin O‘Neill's Aston Villa. ("Daily Record")
Bolton wants to acquire former French national team safe Vikash Dhorasoo, whose services were declined by Paris Saint Germain due to "rude and unethical behavior." ("Daily Star")
Michael Ricketts has refused the opportunity to rejoin Walsall after leaving Southend. ("Daily Mail")
Portugal's Under-17 national team player Evandro Brandao will move to Manchester United after both clubs reached an agreement. ("Daily Mail")
West Ham president Terry Brown declared that the team plays in the England League Cup matches "like a pub team" after losing to Chesterfield. ("Daily Express")
MK Dons coach Martin Allen fears that his team may suffer a "complete breakdown" in the England League Cup match against Tottenham. ("Daily Star")
Tottenham defender Didier Zokora will miss two weeks after being struck by malaria. ("Daily Star")
Former England national team coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he will "listen to anyone" as he desperately wants to return to coaching. ("The Sun")
Everton's David Weir had his airways blocked in a match against Luton Town and needed an intubation tube to help him breathe after losing consciousness following a head-on collision. ("Daily Mirror")
Newcastle president Sir John Hall agrees that fans must be "appalled by the money paid to players who are not good enough to play for us." ("Daily Mirror")
Former Sheffield Wednesday coach Paul Sturrock hopes to return to coaching after Christmas and wants to work in Scotland. ("Daily Record")
The Football Association (FA) could be punished for inappropriate behavior by England fans at the match against Croatia. ("Express")
Wigan president Dave Whelan says he "has no idea" why Emile Heskey is not invited to the England national team. ("The Independent")
Andy van der Meyde, who moved to Everton a year ago and played just 90 minutes in the team, is unlikely to return to the squad for a few weeks after suffering an injury in training. ("The Independent")
Charlton manager Iain Dowie denies that, after a poor start to the season, he has two matches to save his position. ("Daily Telegraph")
Manchester United defender Alan Smith, who is returning to the field after nine months without football due to a broken leg and dislocated ankle, says he has no psychological problems. ("Times")
Cardiff's 30,000-seat stadium will be ready in December 2008. ("The Independent")
According to a new contract, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will be paid a weekly salary of 100,000 pounds. ("The Times")
