Paper talk

My football gift to you - the best of the football rumours from today's newspapers ..

Gianfranco Zola has confirmed that he has accepted an offer to become West Ham boss and the club will announce his appointment on Wednesday. (Various)

Tottenham's assistant coach Gus Poyet has ruled out any chance of him becoming Newcastle's new manager. (Various)

Robbie Fowler has missed out on a move to Norwegian champions Brann Bergen because of his excessive wage demands. (Daily Mirror)

Fowler now looks set to join Blackburn on a pay-as-you-play deal. (Daily Mail)

Or, the 33-year-old has already been offered a three-month deal by Rovers. (Daily Telegraph)

Blackburn boss Paul Ince hopes to sign young striker Nick Blackman from his former club Macclesfield. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham City have taken West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie on trial with a view to a three-month loan deal. (Daily Mail)

Watford hope to ease their cash crisis by sending players out on loan - Crystal Palace want Jobi McAnuff, Coventry are keen on Mart Poom and Ipswich are chasing Damien Francis. (The Sun)

Manchester United and Chelsea are fighting to sign 16-year-old Danish defender Nicolai Boilsen from Brondby. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace want Sheffield United striker Danny Webber on a three-month loan. (The Sun)

Ipswich are keen to bring Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson to Portman Road on loan. (The Sun)