All the latest gossip from Wednesday's newspapers.
Spurs want to sign Crystal Palace winger Wayne Routledge before the clubs meet on Saturday. Tottenham have made a �1.5m offer but are also discussing an exchange package. (Daily Mirror)
Steve McClaren is weighing up a move for Roma midfielder Olivier Dacourt. The former Leeds and Everton player is available for �2.5m. (The Sun)
Celtic have given a trial to Finnish under-21 striker Henri Scheweleff. (Daily Record)
Portsmouth face competition from AC Milan and Arsenal for the highly-rated Niko Kranjcar. The Croatian midfielder is out of favour at Dynamo Zagreb and would cost �1.4m. (The Sun)
Dundee United boss Ian McCall has called for the SFA to consider a winter shutdown after his team's treacherous ride back from their Scottish Cup win at Gretna. (Daily Record)
Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan is set to make a surprise move for Spanish left-back Juanfran. Currently at Besiktas, the defender would replace Ben Thatcher. (Daily Mirror)
Portsmouth manager Velimir Zajec is hoping to sign Greece captain Angelos Basinas from Panathinaikos during this transfer window rather than in the summer. (The Times)
Kieron Dyer may demand a move from Newcastle this summer unless he manages to win over the home fans who have been booing his recent displays. (Daily Express)
Livingston boss Richard Gough had said he wants to keep Jim Hamilton at the club despite interest from Motherwell. (Daily Record)