All the latest gossip from Thursday's newspapers.
Hernan Crespo, on loan at AC Milan, does not want to return to Chelsea and hopes to knock them out of the Champions League if the two teams meet. (The Sun)
Bolton manager Sam Allardyce wants the PFA to back his plan to slap an alcohol ban on his players. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham have fined Tomas Repka two weeks' wages after he was sent off for headbutting Preston's Brian O'Neil. (Daily Mirror)
Former France and Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly is tempted to return to the Premiership with Bolton next season. (The Sun)
Joe Cole's performance for Chelsea in the Champions League impressed Sven Goran Eriksson so much he will give the midfielder an England World Cup qualifier start this month. (Daily Mirror)
Alan Shearer has identified Brazilian veteran Rivaldo as the main threat to Newcastle in Thursday's Uefa Cup clash against Olympiakos. (Daily Telegraph)
Tottenham manager Martin Jol has told Ajax officials he feels a moral obligation to stay at the Premiership club for the time being. (The Times)
Sean Davis is set to give Tottenham a major boost by returning from injury for Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle. (The Sun)
Manchester United supporters are bracing themselves for another takeover bid from American tycoon Malcolm Glazer in the coming days. (The Times)
Rangers are tracking young Brazilian star Paulo Andre, 21, who has an Italian passport (Daily Record)
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