According to Wales manager John Toshack, Tottenham rejected a "big-money" bid for Gareth Bale during the summer transfer window. (Daily Mirror)
The race to become the new manager of Aston Villa is hotting up, with former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier now favourite to land the job after holding talks with Villa owner Randy Lerner. (Daily Mail)
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Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been ruled out of the running to take over at Villa Park. (The Sun)
Spurs could loan goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini to a Championship club after signing Croation stopper Stipe Pletikosa on loan for the season. (TalkSport)
Harry Redknapp has been told to improve his offer for South African defender Bongani Khumalo by his club SuperSport United. (Daily Mail)
Danny Shittu, who was released by Bolton yesterday, could be given a chance to join Neil Lennon's Celtic. (Daily Record)
Rugby star Danny Cipriani has thrown his career into doubt by travelling to the USA for a trial with MLS side Colorado Rapids. (The Times)
Source: DSG
