Paper Talk: Gallas a Gunners goner

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will offload former captain William Gallas in January while Roy Keane reportedly quit Sunderland by text.

DAILY EXPRESS

Roy Keane quit as manager of Sunderland by text.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen has hit out at suggestions that Sunderland are set to cherry-pick manager Phil Brown.

Mark Hughes has warned greedy agents that none of the January transfer business will be done through them.

Two men have been arrested for racist chanting against Middlesbrough's Mido.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has signed a one-year extension at Bramall Lane.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce insists Emile Heskey will only be sold in January for "silly money".

Blackburn striker Robbie Fowler has snubbed a shock move to League Two club Grimsby.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Blackburn would be insane to axe Paul Ince.

Gael Clichy believes Arsenal can still win the Premier League if they avoid any more blunders.

THE SUN

Sam Allardyce last night told Sunderland: "I'm the man for you."

Steve Bruce admitted he was not shocked by Roy Keane's Sunderland exit.

Watford boss Brendan Rodgers is considering his future at the club -11 days after taking charge.

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool striker Robbie Keane needs to prove he is no £20million flop.

Richard Dunne has told Robinho it will take time to build a winning mentality at Manchester City.

William Gallas is ready to end his Arsenal nightmare by quitting the club in January.

David Platt has turned down the chance to manage former club Crewe.

Chelsea defender Alex is a target for Panathinaikos.

Herita Ilunga plans to use 'second-rate' West Ham as a stepping stone to a bigger club.

DAILY STAR

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed how he came within an inch of joining Arsenal instead of Manchester United.

Michael Essien was last night told to quit Chelsea and join Inter Milan.

Paul Ince insists he has the bull-backing of his under-performing players as he battles to save his Blackburn job.

Former England international Darren Anderton has announced his retirement from football.

Crystal Palace want to sell Shefki Kuqi - because they cannot afford his wages.

MIRROR

Sam Allardyce and Gordon Strachan are the leading contenders to replace Roy Keane as Sunderland manager.

Kevin Keegan has lanched an £8million legal battle against Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Sulley Muntari claims Michael Essien will leave Chelsea for Inter Milan.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has slapped a £10million price tag on Emile Heskey.

Tottenham are eyeing January moves for Stephen Appiah and Glen Johnson.

Swindon have asked Leyton Orient for permission to speak make Martin Ling their new job.

DAILY MAIL

A police officer suffered a minor injury as Paris Saint-Germain fans fought amongst themselves during Wednesday's UEFA Cup match at Manchester City.

Arsenal have banked £732,760 for releasing players for Euro 2008.

DAILY RECORD

Hearts are desperately trying to offload their high earners in January as they attempt to stay in business.

Gary Caldwell says he is ready to sign a new deal at Celtic.