Paper talk

My football gift to you .... all the transfer talk, rumours and gossip from today's newspapers!

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is lining up a summer bid for Tottenham defender Michael Dawson. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn are planning a move for Valenciennes defender Rudy Mater. (Daily Mail)

Barnsley's highly-rated keeper Heinz Muller is being tracked by several leading Premier League clubs. (Daily Mail)

Everton manager David Moyes has insisted that despite not signing a new contract, he will not walk away from Goodison Park in the summer. (Various)

But Moyes will seek assurances on transfer funds available to him in the summer before committing to the club. (Guardian)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is already drawing up a secret hit-list of potential managers to replace Avram Grant. Turkey boss Fatih Terim is reported to be one target. (Daily Mirror)
Abramovich is also reported to be reaching 'breaking point' in his determination to keep Avram Grant at the club. (The Independent)

Manchester City are desperate to make a big-name signing in an attempt to curb dwindling crowds at the club. (Various)

Francis Jeffers faces being shown the exit door at Sheffield Wednesday unless he can prove his fitness before the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)