All the latest football gossip from Friday's papers.
Manchester United are ready to offer Roy Keane an extended contract. (The Sun)
Sunderland manager Mick McCarthy has vowed not to bring in an influx of overpaid foreigners to his newly-promoted squad. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea are lining up a �16m summer bid for Barcelona star Xavi - if they do not sign Liverpool's Steven Gerrard. (The Sun)
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is winning his battle to be fit for the FA Cup final. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea are rumoured to be interested in signing Argentina international Javier Mascherano for around �8m. (Daily Mail)
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has postponed plans for retirement and may play on for another season. (Daily Mirror)
Glenn Hoddle has hinted that he is ready to extend his six-month contract as Wolves manager. (The Guardian)
Birmingham have refused to let Robbie Savage play for Blackburn at St Andrews on Saturday because of fears of an angry crowd reaction. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea are considering a plan to use Wembley as their temporary home while Stamford Bridge is being rebuilt. (Daily Express)
Polish midfielder Sebastian Mila is reportedly set for a move to Fulham from Austria Wien. (The Independent)
Celtic skipper Jackie McNamara is expected to sign a new two-year deal with the club in the next week. (Daily Record)
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