Football Rumours

Leeds boss Dennis Wise has told Derby they have no chance in signing striker Jermaine Beckford.

Chelsea skipper John Terry expects to be cleared to resume full training on Monday - just a month after breaking his foot.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has agreed a ?4m deal with AZ Alkmaar to sign Icelandic defender Gretar Steinsson.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has refused to rule out becoming Newcastle's next manager and is the new favourite to land the post.

Senegal's Ibrahim Tall has attracted interest from Bolton.

Portsmouth are set to sign Juventus midfielder Tiago for ?8m after the midfielder fell out of favour with the Italian giants.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says he held talks with Jurgen Klinsmann in November about taking over as manager in case Rafael Benitez left the club.

Amantino Mancini has turned down a move to Manchester City and will remain at Roma.

Derby boss Paul Jewell is set to rival Birmingham's Alex McLeish for the signature of Aston Villa defender Gary Cahill.

Matthew Taylor is on his way from Portsmouth with Bolton and Sunderland leading the race to sign the out of favour midfielder.