All the latest gossip from Friday's newspapers.
Newcastle hope that Alan Shearer's decision to continue playing next season will persuade Michael Owen to sign for the Magpies. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan manager Carlos Alberto has apologised to Owen following his criticism of the player after England's 2-0 win in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier. (The Sun)
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy wants Spurs to sign David Beckham. (Daily Express, Daily Mirror)
Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock is the favourite to land the job as Portsmouth manager after Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric ruled out a move for Ronald Koeman. (Daily Express)
Chelsea's Paulo Ferreira is expected to be out for the rest of the season after suffering a suspected fracture to his right foot in Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on Wednesday. (Independent)
Kevin Kyle will not play for Sunderland again this season after discovering his hip injury may need another operation. (Daily Mirror)
Sheffield United are set to sign on-loan Watford striker Danny Webber in a �500,000 permanent deal. (Daily Mirror)
Mateja Kezman has accused Uefa of wanting to "destroy" Chelsea after manager Jose Mourinho was handed a two-match touchline ban. (The Sun)
Southampton manager Harry Redknapp says striker Peter Crouch should be called up to the England squad. (Daily Mail)
Celtic's hopes of keeping striker Craig Bellamy are still in the balance, despite announcing profits of �8.15m. (Daily Record)
Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist insists they are back in the race for a place in the World Cup finals next summer. (Daily Record)
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