What The Sports Pages Say

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE GUARDIAN: The only way to describe it is bedlam. Manchester City are the champions of England but where do you start? Also: Roberto Mancini hailed Manchester City's late heroics as a "crazy finish for a crazy season".

DAILY EXPRESS: A "crazy finish to a crazy season" was how Roberto Mancini perfectly summed it up as Manchester City won the league title for the first time in 44 years with the most dramatic final-day finish in history. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson taunted his City rivals claiming it will take them "a hundred years" to challenge Manchester United's record-breaking achievements.

DAILY MIRROR: Roberto Mancini hailed Sergio Aguero for his dramatic 94th-minute goal that clinched the Premier League title for Manchester City. Also: Sir Frank Williams' day of glory was wrecked by a freak pitlane fire yesterday which injured nine mechanics.

DAILY STAR: Manchester City's players wept tears of joy as they snatched the title from United in the most dramatic 125 seconds in Premier League history. Also: Joey Barton is facing a 10-match ban for his red card disgrace at Manchester City yesterday.

THE SUN: Manchester City won the greatest Premier League title race ever - and they did it in Fergie time. Also: Owen Coyle blasted ref Chris Foy as Bolton were relegated after a controversial 2-2 draw at Stoke.

THE TIMES: Roberto Mancini hailed a "crazy finish to a crazy season" after Manchester City secured the most dramatic of victories to end their 44-year wait for the league title amid delirious scenes at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, believes the bitter experience of losing the Barclays Premier League title on goal difference in the last 13 seconds of the season will stand his young players in good stead over the next 10 years at Old Trafford.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: To the unconstrained joy of their fans Manchester City yesterday won the Premier League title in stoppage-time in so-called 'Fergie time'. Also: Vincent Kompany described Manchester City's injury-time triumph as a "miracle" after the most dramatic ending to a Premier League season left Roberto Mancini claiming he felt "90 years old".

THE INDEPENDENT: Sir Alex Ferguson last night congratulated Manchester City on their Premier League success - but warned that it will take them 100 years to match the achievement of Manchester United. Also: Ben Foster announced yesterday that he had no plans to end his self-imposed England sabbatical despite Roy Hodgson's best attempts to change his mind, during his last few days as West Bromwich Albion manager.

DAILY MAIL: There were people on the pitch and it was all over. The 44 years, over. The punchlines, over. The mockery, over. Also: Captain Vincent Kompany gloried in the fact 'miracles do happen' to Manchester City after a quite phenomenal end to the Premier League season.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Manchester City are ready to swoop for Robin van Persie. Also: Randy Lerner wants Norwich's Paul Lambert to take the vacant Aston Villa manager's job...Dirk Kuyt has put the boot into Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish and claims he is being forced out..Joey Barton yesterday labelled football legend Gary Lineker 'an odious little toad'...Gary Neville is England boss Roy Hodgson's shock choice as his new coach.

DAILY STAR: Kenny Dalglish has flown to Boston in a bid to save his job as Liverpool boss. Also: Carlos Tevez aimed a sick taunt at former boss Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester City celebrated their title triumph last night...Gary Neville took his first steps to becoming the next England boss last night when he was named in Roy Hodgson's new coaching team...Paul Lambert is at the top of Aston Villa's short-list to be their new manager after Alex McLeish's disastrous reign was ended yesterday.

DAILY MIRROR: Robin van Persie could be heading for a £25million move to Manchester City. Also: Gary Neville is a shock addition to Roy Hodgson's new-look England set-up...Joey Barton faces a 12-match ban - the longest for violent conduct since Eric Cantona - after being hit by two FA charges last night.

DAILY EXPRESS: Aston Villa will talk to Paul Lambert and Roberto Martinez about replacing Alex McLeish after he was sacked yesterday. Also: Roberto Mancini will be offered a new £20million four-year contract as his reward for ending Manchester City's 44-year wait for the Premier League title...Roy Hodgson has marked his first full-day as England manager by completing his backroom staff with the appointment of Gary Neville...Kenny Dalglish has moved to resolve the uncertainty over his future by flying to Boston for face-to-face talks with Liverpool owner John W Henry.

DAILY MAIL: Manchester City last night celebrated their stunning Barclays Premier League title success by turning their town sky blue. Also: Champions Manchester City last night apologised to Sir Alex Ferguson for a tasteless placard held up by their former United striker Carlos Tevez...Kenny Dalglish is in Boston for crunch talks with John W Henry to determine whether he remains Liverpool manager.

THE GUARDIAN: Aston Villa are finalising a shortlist that they hope will lead to a swift appointment being made, possibly as early as the start of next week, after Alex McLeish was put out of his misery and sacked yesterday. Also: Roy Hodgson has marked his first day as England manager by completing the makeup of his backroom staff ahead of the European Championship with the eye-catching appointment of Gary Neville as a coach.

THE TIMES: Khaldoon al-Mubarak believes that Manchester City's title triumph will usher in a "new era" of sustained success for the club as they bid to become the pre-eminent force in European football. Also: Queens Park Rangers have come under strong pressure from their senior players to dump Joey Barton.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Carlos Tevez added an unsavoury chapter to the simmering rivalry between Manchester City and Manchester United by holding a banner proclaiming 'RIP Fergie' during the club's Premier League title trophy parade through the city last night. Also: Roberto Mancini has urged the Manchester City board to make swift and decisive moves for Robin van Persie and Eden Hazard this summer in an attempt to avoind the internal friction which dominated their transfer business 12 months ago.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson made the most notable appointment of his new England reign so far when he announced yesterday that Gary Neville will be a coach in his backroom staff and potentially, the Football Association hopes, an England manager of the future. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson last night castigated Manchester City's decision to "spend a fortune, pay stupid money, pay silly salaries," as Roberto Mancini, manager of the newly crowned Premier League champions, urged his board to avoid a repeat of the tortuous pursuit of players last summer and move rapidly into the transfer market.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

DAILY MAIL: Rio Ferdinand's international career appeared over last night after Roy Hodgson told him he will not be in England's Euro 2012 squad, pointing to John Terry being among the 23 players he names today. Also: Rio Ferdinand was in action for Manchester United last night, just 48 hours after the Premier League climax, and starred in their 4-1 win over an Irish League XI.

DAILY STAR: Rio Ferdinand will be the shock omission when Roy Hodgson names his Euro 2012 squad today. Also: Chelsea received a double boost yesterday with the news Gary Cahill and David Luiz will be fit to face Bayern Munich on Saturday.

DAILY EXPRESS: Rio Ferdinand's England career looks to be over after Roy Hodgson dumped him from his plans for Euro 2012 amid concerns over his fitness. Also: Kenny Dalglish's position appears to have weakened on returning from face-to-face talks with owner John W Henry without assurances he will remain as manager.

DAILY MIRROR: Rio Ferdinand has been sensationally axed from England's Euro 2012 squad. Also: Kenny Dalglish's Anfield future is in the balance as talks continue over his position.

THE SUN: Rio Ferdinand is out of Euro 2012 - but John Terry has a good chance of surviving. Also: Barcelona are eyeing up a move to nab Didier Drogba on a free transfer from Chelsea.

THE GUARDIAN: Rio Ferdinand's broken relationship with John Terry may have ended his England career. Also: Kenny Dalglish is waiting to discover whether his second Liverpool reign is over.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for the finals of Euro 2012. Also: Kenny Dalglish's position as Liverpool manager looks increasingly fragile.

THE TIMES: Rio Ferdinand emerged last night as the big-name casualty of Roy Hodgson's England squad. Also: Roberto Di Matteo has warned his Chelsea players that this could be their last chance of winning the Champions League.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Liverpool last night axed Kenny Dalglish as boss - a month after Kop chiefs said they had total faith in him. Also: Rio Ferdinand admits he is absolutely "gutted" over his England axe... John Terry has been challenged by Roy Hodgson to: "Show everyone I was right to pick you."

DAILY MIRROR: Rio Ferdinand believes Sir Alex Ferguson played a part in him being axed from England's Euro 2012 squad. Also: Liverpool's owners admitted last night they were forced to rip the heart and soul from their club in sacking Kenny Dalglish.

DAILY MAIL: Kenny Dalglish was dramatically sacked yesterday after Liverpool's owners held him responsible for the club's dismal Barclays Premier League campaign. Also: Rio Ferdinand last night revealed his heartache after failing to make Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2012.

THE TIMES: A defiant Kenny Dalglish insisted last night that he would not swap trophy success for anything after he paid the price for Liverpool's failure to challenge for a place in the Champions League by being sacked as manager. Also: John Ruddy yesterday thanked Roy Hodgson for allowing him to continue with his plans to get married next month after his surprise England call-up.

DAILY STAR: Roy Hodgson is prepared to throw rookie Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on from the start at Euro 2012. Also: Kenny Dalglish was last night sacked as Liverpool manager after being told he just wasn't good enough.

THE GUARDIAN: Liverpool have begun the search for their fourth manager in four seasons, having sacked Kenny Dalglish for failing to replicate cup success with a challenge for Champions League qualification. Also: Roy Hodgson has insisted John Terry will not prove a divisive influence in the England dressing room at Euro 2012 after selecting the Chelsea captain in his 23-man party for the tournament, and stressed Rio Ferdinand had been omitted purely for "footballing reasons".

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Kenny Dalglish's second coming as Liverpool manager is over after he paid the price for failing to compete for a Champions League place. Also: England manager Roy Hodgson revealed yesterday that Michael Carrick had ruled himself out of going to the finals of Euro 2012 because he did not want to be a squad player.

DAILY EXPRESS: Liverpool have begun the search for their fourth manager in just two years after Kenny Dalglish was sacked for failing to challenge for a Champions League place. Also: Roy Hodgson said he chose John Terry ahead of Rio Ferdinand for England's Euro 2012 campaign for "footballing reasons" only, while claiming the Chelsea defender will not be a divisive influence in the dressing room.

THE INDEPENDENT: Liverpool's American owners have made contact with Andre Villas-Boas in the past two weeks, in an attempt to establish his interest in taking over at Anfield, where Kenny Dalglish was yesterday dismissed. Also: Roy Hodgson responded to one question yesterday about his decision to select John Terry for his Euro 2012 squad and leave out Rio Ferdinand with mild exasperation that the subject was attracting such a lot of attention. "There are 23 men in the squad, we're preparing for the future, and yet we're discussing one man until the cows come home."

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Liverpool will make a sensational approach to Pep Guardiola as they bid to replace Kenny Dalglish. ALSO: Patrick Vieira last night ignited a bitter war with old club Arsenal by announcing: You're going to lose Robin van Persie - and it will be your fault.

THE GUARDIAN: Liverpool have wasted little time in the search for Kenny Dalglish's successor by requesting permission to speak to Roberto Martinez at Wigan Athletic, Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers and at least two European coaches, one believed to be Andre Villas-Boas, within 24 hours of bringing the Anfield legend's reign to an end. Also: Stuart Broad became only the fifth player to earn a place on both the honours boards in the home dressing room at Lord's as England relished a return to familiar surroundings on the first day of their series against West Indies.

DAILY MAIL: Fabio Capello wants the Chelsea job and is back in the frame. ALSO: Liverpool's search for a new manager took an unlikely and spectacular twist after it emerged the Anfield club had approached at least four high-profile names, including former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Liverpool have compiled a list of as many as eight potential managers, including Pep Guardiola and Fabio Capello, as the search for Kenny Dalglish's successor gathered pace at an extraordinary rate last night. ALSO: Robin van Persie, the Arsenal captain, has made it clear he is not willing to sign a new contract in the immediate future, sparking fears that the club are facing yet another damaging summer transfer saga.

DAILY STAR: Liverpool have been given permission to speak to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez. ALSO: Reading are planning an ambitious summer raid for Joe Cole.

THE TIMES: Liverpool have attempted to back up their claim that they can attract the world's best managers by placing Pep Guardiola and Fabio Capello on a shortlist to replace Kenny Dalglish. ALSO: If the sight of their bitter rivals snatching the Barclays Premier League title from their grasp was not galling enough, Manchester United supporters had to contend with the news yesterday that more than £70million has poured out of the club in debt and interest payments in the space of nine months.

DAILY EXPRESS: Fabio Capello has told Roman Abramovich that he is ready to become Chelsea's manager. ALSO: Stuart Broad expressed his delight after joining fellow all-round greats Andrew Flintoff and Ian Botham on both batting and bowling honours boards at Lord's after taking six wickets yesterday.

DAILY MIRROR: Fabio Capello has held talks with Chelsea over becoming their next manager. ALSO: Liverpool have begun their quest to replace Kenny Dalglish by asking permission to speak to Roberto Martinez.

THE INDEPENDENT: Liverpool moved rapidly to replace Kenny Dalglish yesterday with plans to approach at least eight managers from across Britain and Europe, including Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez, Swansea's Brendan Rodgers and even an ambitious bid to ascertain Pep Guardiola's interest. ALSO: The Foreign Office has reiterated its advice to any black or Asian supporters going to Ukraine for this summer's European Championship that they face the possibility of being racially abused.

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DAILY MIRROR

Roberto Di Matteo is set to take a big Champions League final gamble and start rookie Ryan Bertrand in his first European match.

Rafael Benitez has been approached by Liverpool as their search for a new boss took another twist.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer flew in for talks about taking over as Aston Villa's new manager yesterday.

Grant Holt has had a transfer request rejected by Norwich as he chases a bumper pay rise.

Adam Johnson is considering his Manchester City future after missing out on England's Euro 2012 squad.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is set to be sacked by owners Venky's - according to Australian cricketer Brett Lee.

QPR boss Mark Hughes will swoop for England keeper Robert Green this week - if West Ham blow their promotion bid.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has told midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker his contract will be cancelled if he wants to look for a Premier League club.

West Brom will step up their interest in Birmingham's Chris Hughton this week.

Cardiff will hold crunch talks with Peter Whittingham to fend off interest from other clubs.

THE SUN

Frank Lampard roared out Chelsea's Champions League warcry last night.

Ryan Bertrand is in line for an amazing Champions League debut for Chelsea in tonight's Munich final.

Liverpool are ready to hand Luis Suarez a whopping 25 per cent pay rise to prevent him leading an exodus of star players.

Yakubu is set to pay a £1million release fee to quit relegated Blackburn and move to China.

Tottenham are worried about signing Loic Remy because of a heart problem.

Grant Holt stunned Norwich with a transfer request due to a massive row over a new contract.

Steve Kean's unhappy 18-month spell as Blackburn manager is nearing the end.

DAILY STAR

Champions League glory in Munich tonight could land Roberto Di Matteo the Chelsea job full-time.

Snubbed Theo Walcott has been left stunned by Arsenal failing to hold contract talks before he goes to Euro 2012.

Rookie Ryan Bertrand is set to be a shock starter for Chelsea in the Champions League final tonight.

Liverpool want Andre-Villas Boas to succeed Kenny Dalglish and will speak to the former Chelsea boss next week.

Paul Lambert will hold talks with Aston Villa earler next week as the club extend their search for a new manager.

Grant Holt has stunned Norwich by slapping in a transfer request.

England reject Adam Johnson is ready to quit Manchester City with Sunderland and Everton leading the chase.

David Beckham has pleaded with Stuart Pearce to pick him for the Olympics only if he is good enough.

DAILY MAIL

Roberto Di Matteo last night promised to do everything in his power to complete Roman Abramovich's quest to conquer Europe.

Liverpool have suffered two setbacks in their quest to find a new manager after Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp ruled themselves out of consideration.

Robin van Persie is in danger of pricing himself out of a move from Arsenal with unrealistic wage demands.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a day trip to Birmingham to meet Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner as the club began their search for a new manager yesterday.

The battle for Eden Hazard will begin in earnest on Monday when Lille hold their first official talks with the two Manchester clubs.

Sunderland and Aston Villa have been alerted after Grant Holt had a transfer request rejected by Norwich.

Moussa Dembele is set to reject Fulham's new contract offer, paving the way for a summer exit.

Newcastle will have to pay £3.5million to sign Bolton midfielder Mark Davies.

Portsmouth's former owner Balram Chainrai has made an offer to buy back the club.

DAILY EXPRESS

Frank Lampard confronted the challenge of seeking European glory for Chelsea in the home of the Bayern Munich powerhouse with a defiant underdog rallying cry.

Liverpool are ready to speak to Andre-Villas Boas as they look to accelerate the process of pinpointing Kenny Dalglish's Anfield successor.

Norwich have rejected a transfer request from striker Grant Holt.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is back in Norway with his future uncertain after talking to Aston Villa about succeeding Alex McLeish as manager.

Former Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai is set to regain control of the troubled League One club.

New Wolves boss Stale Stolbakken will give Jody Craddock the opportunity to earn a 10th year at Molineux.

THE GUARDIAN

Roberto Di Matteo is considering the radical move of handing Ryan Bertrand a first Champions League appearance in tonight's European Cup final against Bayern Munich.

Liverpool will hold talks with Andre Villas-Boas next week over the managerial vacancy at Anfield but their wide-ranging approach to finding Kenny Dalglish's successor has resulted in Brendan Rodgers rejecting an interview offer from Fenway Sports Group, the club's owners.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

On the eve of what could prove the greatest day in Chelsea's 107-year history, Roberto Di Matteo revealed he has prepared no script for his final rallying cry, but it can also be disclosed that he has been reading Chelsea fanzines.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has angered his Norwegian club's backers and put his manager's position at risk after flying to Britain for talks with Aston Villa yesterday.

THE TIMES

Roberto Di Matteo has accepted that not even an historic Champions League triumph with Chelsea tonight can guarantee him the managerial job at Stamford Bridge next season.

THE INDEPENDENT

Roberto Di Matteo has told his players: "Your quality got us this far, now you can go and win it," on the eve of the biggest night of his managerial career.

Liverpool's owners are preparing to formally approach Andre Villas-Boas as they seek a replacement for Kenny Dalglish, while the prospect of them meeting Brendan Rodgers, the Swansea City manager, has not been ruled out.

DAILY RECORD

Hearts star Ian Black has goaded Hibs stalwart Ian Murray ahead of the Scottish Cup final by accusing him of being a bore.

Charles Green last night insisted crisis-hit Rangers can regain the SPL title next season - if they keep hold of their star players.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: It came down to this: Didier Drogba standing alone, facing the vast banks of the whistling Bayern Munich fans. This was his moment to make history. Also: Roy Hodgson has revealed that Wayne Rooney has been carrying an injury over the past few weeks and will not be travelling to Oslo with the England squad for next week's friendly against Norway.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY: Frank Lampard saluted Didier Drogba after Chelsea finally lifted the Champions League trophy last night. Also: Real Madrid will move for Luka Modric after they offload Kaka to Paris St Germain. The Spanish champions want to land the Tottenham midfield star for £25million.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Didier Drogba and Petr Cech combined on a dramatic night to give Roman Abramovich the Champions League trophy he has craved for almost a decade. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson was reported to be doing well last night after a health scare in Glasgow.

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Roberto Di Matteo claimed the credit in a direct challenge to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich after the club were finally crowned kings of Europe. Also: England manager Roy Hodgson has laid down the law over how he expects his squad to behave during Euro 2012 this summer.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Chelsea are champions of Europe after Didier Drogba's shoot-out penalty handed owner Roman Abramovich his football dream. Also: Guus Hiddink has been given a blank cheque to go and sign three world-class stars for Anzhi.

THE PEOPLE: Didier Drogba gave Chelsea the greatest night in their history - and made amends for his agony in Moscow. Also: Bargain buy Ricardo Vaz Te sent West Ham belly-laughing all the way to the bank.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Didier Drogba fired Chelsea to Champions League glory in Munich last night. Also: Real Madrid have made Spurs star Luka Modric their number one target for the summer.

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Chelsea are European champions for the first time after Didier Drogba's winning penalty capped an incredible night at the Allianz Arena. Also: The England manager, Roy Hodgson, has warned the squad selected for this summer's European Championship that anyone misbehaving in public like their rugby union counterparts in last autumn's World Cup will not play for him again.

THE GUARDIAN: These are the moments Chelsea will always cherish and never want to forget. They gave everything and finally, when it was all done, they had the European Cup in their possession and a night that will go straight in at No1 in their list of great triumphs from the Roman Abramovich era. Also: So far this has been a match devoid of surprises. England have dictated but not with absolute authority; West Indies have been plucky but occasionally self-destructive (there was another crass run-out on Saturday); inexorably the home side are on course for their anticipated victory even though Shivnarine Chanderpaul is still there.

SUNDAY TIMES: Four years after losing their first Champions League final in a penalty shootout in Moscow, Chelsea were last night celebrating victory in European club football's premier competition after successfully coming through the same ordeal against Bayern Munich. Also: West Ham United will rejoin the Barclays Premier League next season after winning yesterday's npower Championship playoff final at Wembley.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants FOUR Champions League titles. Also: Fernando Torres is a £50million party pooper after declaring: I've had enough. Also: Liverpool have made Ajax boss Frank de Boer their No 1 target.

DAILY MAIL: Didier Drogba has almost certainly kicked his last ball for the Chelsea, with the club expecting him to confirm his transfer to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. Also: Fernando Torres has revealed he wanted to take a penalty during Chelsea's Champions League victory but 'they wouldn't let me'.

DAILY MIRROR: Chelsea's players urged Roman Abramovich to make Roberto Di Matteo their full-time boss in a dressing-room victory sing-song. Also: Fernando Torres launched a blistering attack on Chelsea just hours after their Champions League heroics.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roberto Di Matteo has had no assurance about his future from Chelsea despite steering the club to a first Champions League triumph. Also: Fernando Torres has hinted that he could quit Chelsea.

DAILY STAR: Champions League winner Roberto Di Matteo last night emerged as a shock target for Aston Villa. Also: Fernando Torres' Chelsea future is in doubt after he lashed out at his treatment by the club.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Roman Abramovich is planning to go to "another level" in investing in Chelsea as the Russian billionaire attempts to turn the club's first Champions League trophy into a further "three or four" triumphs, chairman Bruce Buck said yesterday. Also: Jessica Ennis said she felt annoyed and let down after running what she thought was a lifetime best in the 100 metres hurdles yesterday, only to discover that bungling officials had put out only nine hurdles instead of the obligatory 10.

THE TIMES: Chelsea's Champions League celebrations were overshadowed last night by an extraordinary outburst from Fernando Torres, which has cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge. Also: Not long after Jessica Ennis had expressed her amazement at her winning time in the 100 metres hurdles in Manchester city centre yesterday, it transpired that her disbelief was fully justified.

THE GUARDIAN: Roman Abramovich will decide this week whether Roberto Di Matteo will remain as Chelsea's manager with the players' chants of "we want him to stay" still ringing in his ears after the club's first European Cup victory. Also: Fernando Torres has admitted that winning a first European Cup has made up for the toils he has endured since swapping Liverpool for Chelsea for a British record fee of £50m, though the striker tempered that sense of relief by stressing he will not be satisfied with a bit-part role next season.

THE INDEPENDENT: Frank Lampard last night told Chelsea supporters fearing the club's greatest moment would also mark the end of an era: "This is just the beginning". Also: Fernando Torres yesterday opened up the possibility of leaving Chelsea, despite winning the Champions League with the club.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Didier Drogba broke down in tears as he told stunned team-mates: "I'm off." Also: Andrew Strauss saw England brush aside the West Indies and beamed: "That was classy."

DAILY MAIL: Didier Drogba was embroiled in a row over his future last night as his agents backtracked over the striker's decision to leave Chelsea. Also: Ryan Giggs has put himself forward for the Olympic football team - and wants to play with his former Manchester United team-mate David Beckham.

DAILY MIRROR: Roberto Martinez will fly to Boston on Thursday for face-to-face talks with John Henry about becoming Liverpool's new manager. Also: Didier Drogba has told team-mates he has played his last game for Chelsea.

DAILY EXPRESS: Luis Suarez has given Liverpool a lift after Frank De Boer became the latest manager to rule himself out of the vacancy at Anfield. It appears increasingly likely that whoever does land the managerial role will be working with Suarez next season. Also: Andrew Strauss hailed "classy" innings from Alastair Cook and Ian Bell after the pair helped to secure a 1-0 lead against West Indies in the Investec series.

DAILY STAR: Roberto Di Matteo's luck has run out at Chelsea with owner Roman Abramovich poised to axe him this week. Also: Roberto Martinez is favourite for the Liverpool job after agreeing to fly to Boston for talks.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Former England coach Fabio Capello is becoming a strong candidate for the vacant Liverpool manager's job. Liverpool, who sacked Kenny Dalglish last week, are working through a list of candidates but the possibility of Capello joining is being discussed with increasing seriousness. Also: Luka Modric is considering handing in a transfer request after Tottenham's failure to qualify for the Champions League. European champions Chelsea, who bid for Modric last summer, Real Madrid and both Manchester clubs are all interested in signing the Croatian star.

THE TIMES: Roman Abramovich is reluctant to offer Roberto Di Matteo anything more than a one-year contract at Chelsea because he is not convinced the Italian is a world-class manager. Also: West Indies lost the first Test at Lord's yesterday, but they came away with a piece of their faded reputation in England restored. Crowds now know that after too many false hopes - and despite continued shenanigans at board level - reports of a rebirth finally seem to have substance.

THE GUARDIAN: Didier Drogba has confirmed he will leave Chelsea this summer but Fernando Torres will not be following his fellow striker out of the club despite the Champions League hierarchy having been left distinctly unimpressed by the timing of the Spaniard's publicly expressed frustration at life as a bit-part player at Stamford Bridge. Also: West Indies have ruled out making a fresh approach to Chris Gayle to bolster their batting line-up after England won the first Test at Lord's by five wickets, even though their former captain is now available after his team were knocked out of the Indian Premier League.

THE INDEPENDENT: Fabio Capello would be interested in the manager's position at Liverpool, though he is waiting to see if the club's American owners want to give him the opportunity to stake his claim for the position vacated by Kenny Dalglish. Also: Chelsea and Didier Drogba will announce the striker's departure in the next few days, with both sides reconciled to the fact that a parting of the ways after Saturday's victorious Champions League final is now inevitable.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Didier Drogba last night confirmed he is leaving Chelsea but insisted: "I would have stayed if we had not won the Champions League." Also: Liverpool last night made former Holland manager Louis van Gaal their shock No 1 choice as new boss. Also: Cristiano Ronaldo insists England boss Roy Hodgson dropped a massive clanger by snubbing Rio Ferdinand for his Euro 2012 squad.

DAILY MAIL: Didier Drogba formally announced his decision to leave Chelsea after eight years yesterday, then backed Fernando Torres to fill his boots next season. Also: Martin Kelly has been called into the England squad for Saturday's friendly in Norway.

DAILY MIRROR: Didier Drogba last night claimed he would never have quit Chelsea had they not won the Champions League. Also: Class act Wladimir Klitschko last night branded David Haye and Dereck Chisora "neanderthals" and their controversial fight a "freak show". Also: Manchester United are ready to table a £12million bid for left-back Leighton Baines.

DAILY EXPRESS: Didier Drogba last night revealed he would have stayed at Chelsea if they had not won the Champions League. Also: Chelsea's Champions League triumph has delivered a multi-million pound hit to their Premier League rivals.

DAILY STAR: Didier Drogba last night warned Chelsea's next manager that he has an almost impossible act to follow. Also: Edin Dzeko has told his agent to find him a new club after deciding he wants to quit Manchester City. Also: Stuart Pearce is refusing to give up on taking Jack Wilshere to the Olympics.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Didier Drogba is leaving Chelsea but he leaves as a champion, a club legend, a role model for millions with his extensive work for good causes and his wonderful refusal to give up in his beloved team's quest for the Champions League. Also: Eden Hazard will announce his club future following Belgium's friendly against England at Wembley on Saturday week after claims by the player's agent that he has agreed terms with Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea.

THE TIMES: Didier Drogba has played his last game for Chelsea, but the striker revealed yesterday that he would have stayed at least another season if the club had not won the Champions League. Also: Louis van Gaal has emerged as a leading contender to become Liverpool's first sporting director.

THE GUARDIAN: Didier Drogba would have sought to stay at Chelsea had the club been thwarted in their pursuit of the Champions League and the team's success in Munich on Saturday provided the perfect denouement to his eight-year career at Stamford Bridge. Also: Manchester City have increased season-ticket prices by an average of 9% for next season. Also: Louis van Gaal is in line for a senior managerial role at Liverpool.

THE INDEPENDENT: Didier Drogba announced his departure from Chelsea yesterday after eight years and 157 goals, and the Ivorian striker said he had faith that Fernando Torres would finally step up and fill the void he is leaving at the club. Also: Newcastle United took the latest step in their successful French revolution yesterday when Romain Amalfitano arrived in the North-east to finalise a three-year contract.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Joey Barton was last night hit with a 12-match ban - and was then warned: "You need help". Also: Roberto Di Matteo will quit Chelsea unless he gets the manager's job on a long-term contract.

DAILY STAR: Joey Barton was left stunned last night after being hit with a 12-game ban. Also: Champions League winner Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa will be shown the door by Chelsea today.

DAILY MIRROR: Joey Barton was facing the sack last night after being walloped with the longest ban since Eric Cantona. Also: Steven Gerrard has promised he will never turn his back on England.

THE GUARDIAN: The Premier League's 20 clubs collectively made a lass of £392million last year, after spending all of their record £2.2billion income. Also: Chelsea have released two more of their Champions League-winning team, with Jose Bosingwa and Salomon Kalou told to find fresh employment.

THE TIMES: Joey Barton is to be stripped of the QPR captaincy and forced to train with the reserves after he was handed a record 12-match ban and fined £75,000 by the Football Association yesterday. Also: Roy Hodgson received a boost during his first training session as England manager yesterday when Scott Parker was able to take part despite carrying an Achilles injury.

THE INDEPENDENT: Liverpool's search for a new manager narrowed last night, as Andre Villas-Boas fell out of the running. Also: Joey Barton was last night considering whether to appeal against the groundbreaking 12-game suspension he was handed by the FA for his sending-off against Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season.

DAILY MAIL: QPR are set to leave Joey Barton out of their squad for next season after the midfielder was deservedly banned for 12 matches. Also: Manchester City believe they will capture the brilliant Spain defender Javi Martinez for around £25million.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Joey Barton was punished with a 12-match Football Association ban yesterday, the most severe sanction for an on-field incident in English football since Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan in 1995.

DAILY EXPRESS: Shamed Joey Barton has been banned for the first three months of next season for "tarnishing the image of football". Also: Jamie Staff, the powerhouse behind Britain's team sprint gold at the last Olympics, believes they will struggle to get a medal of any colour in London 2012.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson says his England players must seize their chance against Norway tonight to convince him they should be in his starting line-up for Euro 2012. Also: Chelsea are poised to make a third bid worth £15million a year to tempt Pep Guardiola to take over as their manager...Luis Suarez has reopened the bitter Patrice Evra race row by insisting his conscience is clear and accusing the FA of an anti-Liverpool witch hunt.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson last night admitted that taking Danny Welbeck to the European Championship as part of a depleted strike force could be a gamble but that he had to trust medical staff who say the Manchester United forward will be fit. Also: Roberto Martinez is set for further talks with Liverpool next week, despite claims from Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan that he has already been offered the job.

DAILY MIRROR: Roy Hodgson last night told his new England it is time to redeem their reputation with the supporters. Also: Liverpool were last night mystified by Dave Whelan's outlandish claims they have offered Roberto Martinez their manager's job.

DAILY MAIL: Roy Hodgson last night promised to give his starlets the chance to fight for an England shirt against France in Euro 2012 as he launched his blueprint for the future. Also: Kevin Pietersen has held clear-the-air talks with Nick Knight to thrash out their differences over the Twitter row that led to a controversial fine for England's star batsman.

DAILY STAR: Skipper Steven Gerrard last night claimed England can go all the way at Euro 2012 - fired up by the spirit of Istanbul and Munich. Also: Chelsea are refusing to give up on their bid to make Pep Guardiola their new manager.

THE GUARDIAN: Roy Hodgson has urged his England players to seize an opportunity against Norway tonight and "prove they should be involved" in his line-up at Euro 2012, with his focus already drawn towards the opening group game against France in Donetsk in 16 days' time. Also: Jess Ennis has some unpleasant memories of Gotzis. When she was here in Austria four years ago she suffered a fracture in her right ankle that stopped her going to the 2008 Olympic Games.

THE SUN: Roy Hodgson begins his England reign in Norway tonight determined to prove he is the man for the job. Also: Pep Guardiola has called on Roman Abramovich to "seduce" him to Chelsea.

THE TIMES: Roy Hodgson revealed last night that he is prepared to gamble on the fitness of Danny Welbeck by taking him to the European Championship finals even if he is not 100 per cent fit. Also: Liverpool have denied claims that they have made a formal offer to Roberto Martinez to succeed Kenny Dalglish at Anfield, although more talks will be held with the Wigan Athletic manager next week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: At 5pm in Oslo yesterday it was still 28C but a temporary frost descended when Steven Gerrard was asked about his feelings at having been overlooked for the England captaincy by caretaker manager Stuart Pearce. Also: Pep Guardiola appears increasingly keen on working in the Premier League when he returns to management, with Roman Abramovich set to make one more effort to bring him to Chelsea this summer.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Roy Hodgson was thrilled after his Three Lions reign got off to a flier in Oslo last night. Also: Louis van Gaal expects Liverpool to make a formal announcement to mark his appointment this week.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Roberto Di Matteo and his assistant, Eddie Newton, are being kept in the dark over their futures as Chelsea make one last attempt to lure Pep Guardiola to Stamford Bridge. Also: Roy Hodgson's reign as England manager began with a win over Norway in Oslo last night - their first victory in the Norwegian capital since Sir Alf Ramsey's men won the World Cup in 1966.

THE PEOPLE

Ashley Young kicked off Roy Hodgson's England reign - then urged the new boss to pair him with Andy Carroll at Euro 2012. Also: Chelsea chiefs will meet Pep Guardiola's brother tomorrow and offer the departing Barcelona boss a long-term, no-pressure project to rebuild the club.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United want Pep Guardiola to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson. Also: Robin van Persie has told Arsenal that no amount of money can keep him - if the club cannot convince him they can win trophies.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

The young player at the centre of the Bloodgate scandal at Harlequins was last night celebrating the ultimate redemption after his try helped the club to their first Premiership crown. Also: Such is the attention and expectation that goes with being appointed as England manager that it is easy to become a little intoxicated by the haze of history and potential glory.

SUNDAY TIMES

Harlequins became only the sixth club to win the Aviva Premiership in the 15-year history of the tournament with a magnificent 30-23 win over favourites Leicester in an extraordinary game at sun-drenched Twickenham, where temperatures at pitchside during the first half were measured at 90F. Also: Television coverage of the biggest showcase in English women's football was curtailed minutes before a penalty shootout started.

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

England beat Norway for the first time in 32 years last night with an early goal by Ashley Young, but turned in a performance defined by determination rather than flair. Also: Giovanni Trapattoni has cast doubt on Shay Given and John O'Shea appearing in the Republic of Ireland's opening Euro 2012 game against Croatia.

THE OBSERVER

Seven years after they were relegated and three years after they became enmeshed in one of the biggest scandals in the history of English rugby - Bloodgate - Harlequins won the Premiership for the first time by defeating Leicester 30-23 at Twickenham. Also: Roy Hodgson's first game as England manager ended well and should at least encourage the sense that the team are not going into Euro 2012 in a complete state of disrepair.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Aston Villa and Liverpool are locked in a battle for Wigan boss Roberto Martinez. Also: Man City have offered Eden Hazard £8m-a-year to join them.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Roy Hodgson got off to a winning start as England manager with Ashley Young's goal earning a 1-0 victory over Norway in Oslo. Also: England will renew the oldest rivalry in international football by facing Scotland at Wembley next summer.

HAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Roy Hodgson insists Euro 2012 is 'not the be all and end all' as he plans England's long-term future. Also: Gareth Barry faces Euro 2012 heartbreak today.

DAILY STAR: England were last night warned: You're too knackered to do well in the Euros. Also: Gareth Barry faces the end of his Euro 2012 dreams today.

DAILY MIRROR: Gareth Barry faces Euro 2012 heartbreak today as Roy Hodgson prepares for his England Decision Day. Also: Wigan owner Dave Whelan is making a last-gasp bid to keep Roberto Martinez away from Liverpool and Aston Villa.

THE GUARDIAN: Jessica Ennis has not only broken Denise Lewis's British heptathlon record, she has smashed it. Also: Roy Hodgson has insisted his vision for England stretches well beyond the summer's European Championship and stressed the finals should not be considered the "be-all-and-end-all", with the national manager braced to have Gareth Barry ruled out of the tournament.

THE TIMES: Roy Hodgson urged England fans last night to look beyond the European Championship finals as he prepared to lose another key player for this summer's tournament.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson has vowed that England will not repeat the mistake of taking an unfit Gareth Barry into another tournament, as the day arrives that will tell the manager the full extent of the injury crisis that clouds his European Championship hopes.

DAILY MAIL: Sol Campbell has warned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because they 'could end up coming back in a coffin'. Also: Gareth Barry will have a scan today which is expected to rule him out of Euro 2012.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Jessica Ennis had arrived for her Olympic dress rehearsal in Gotzis hoping just for seven solid events to boost her morale after losing two world titles in the space of eight months. Also: Roy Hodgson will travel to Brazil straight after Euro 2012 to check on three potential training camps and hotels for England at the 2014 World Cup finals.

DAILY EXPRESS: Jessica Ennis stormed into athletics' hall of fame with a performance that reaffirms her as Britain's golden Olympic hope. Also: Tim Bresnan said he is happy to be known as England's "lucky charm" after helping to steer them towards a victory at Trent Bridge which would be his 13th win in 13 Tests.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Mario Balotelli will walk off the pitch if he is a target for racist yobs at Euro 2012. Also: Pep Guardiola wants a face-to-face meeting with Roman Abramovich before deciding whether or not to become Chelsea chief; Swansea last night gave Liverpool chiefs permission to speak to their manager Brendan Rodgers.

DAILY MAIL: British Wrestling's assorted collection of imported mercenaries have been thrown out of the London Olympics. Also: Mario Balotelli has threatened to walk off the pitch if he is racially abused at Euro 2012 and said he would "kill" anyone who dares to throw a banana at him.

DAILY MIRROR: Brendan Rodgers is close to sealing a deal to become new Liverpool boss. Also: Mario Balotelli claims he will quit Euro 2012 if he suffers any racist abuse.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson finally met his entire squad ahead of Euro 2012 yesterday and delivered a straightforward message: Go over there and enjoy yourselves in this tournament. Also: Liverpool were last night closing in on Brendan Rodgers and hope to appoint him as their new manager by the end of the week.

DAILY STAR: Liverpool want to appoint Brendan Rodgers as their new manager by the end of the week. Also: Roy Hodgson delivered a Euro 2012 rallying cry to his new England squad yesterday telling them: Make sure you enjoy it; Shinji Kagawa is heading to Manchester United in a deal worth up to £20m.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Mario Balotelli has added to the growing fears about racist abuse during Euro 2012 by claiming he will "leave the pitch and go home" if he is subjected to racism while playing for Italy during next month's tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Also: Serena Williams slumped to the worst Grand Slam defeat of her career here yesterday when the unheralded Frenchwoman Virginie Razzano won a thrilling three-set match.

THE TIMES: The family of Danny Welbeck are likely to travel to the European Championship finals in Ukraine and Poland next month, despite grave concerns about the perceived threat of racism-fuelled violence. There are days when this wonderful old sport can be uplifting and such was the case yesterday on Court Philippe Chatrier when Virginie Razzano, of France, carved her name with pride into the fabric of her championship.

THE GUARDIAN: Liverpool will seek permission to hold talks with Brendan Rodgers, the Swansea City manager, today as they close in on naming a successor to Kenny Dalglish. Also: Andy Murray wants to assure those who care and those who doubt that he is not falling to pieces.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson held his first squad meeting with his full array of senior England players yesterday, telling them that they had "worked bloody hard" for their place at Euro 2012 and, in keeping with his low-key approach to the tournament, saying they should "go and enjoy" the tournament. Also: Manchester United's commercial director insisted last night that the club do not need to buy players from a continent in order to sell shirts there, as they put the loss of the £32m-rated Eden Hazard behind them and moved towards the 22million euros (£17m) acquisition of Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE GUARDIAN: Liverpool are on the brink of appointing Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after Swansea City's chairman, Huw Jenkins, accepted he could not refuse the 39-year-old Northern Irishman the opportunity of a move to Anfield. Also: Frank Lampard is almost certainly out of Euro 2012 because of the thigh injury that has put Jordan Henderson on the brink of a late call-up and left England looking increasingly depleted with only 11 days to their opening game of the tournament, against France.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson's medical staff will have to convince UEFA officials that Frank Lampard's thigh strain was not a pre-existing condition if the new England manager is to be given dispensation to replace the injured Chelsea man with Jordan Henderson in his Euro 2012 squad. Also: The ratio of wages to revenue at Premier League clubs has risen to a record 70 per cent, according to Deloitte's annual review of football finance, published this morning.

DAILY MIRROR: Brendan Rodgers last night agreed a three-year deal to become Liverpool's new manager. Also: Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is set to make an official approach for Norwich boss Paul Lambert today.

THE SUN: Paul Lambert quit as Norwich boss last night. Also: Brendan Rodgers will be named as Liverpool's new manager today... Frank Lampard is facing Euro 2012 heartbreak.

DAILY STAR: Frank Lampard will need a miracle to make it to Euro 2012 as part of the England squad: Also: Brendan Rodgers is set to be appointed as Liverpool boss today... Manchester City have given Bayern Munich the green light to sign Edin Dzeko.

DAILY EXPRESS: Brendan Rodgers is set to be named Liverpool manager today after accepting the challenge of revitalising the club. Also: Frank Lampard is facing Euro 2012 heartbreak after pulling up in training with a thigh injury... Premier League wages continue to spiral out of control, having risen by an inflation-busting 14 per cent in the 2010-11 season.

THE TIMES: Brendan Rodgers is set to be named as Liverpool's new manager today, having informed Swansea City that he wishes to accept the challenge of taking over one of Europe's most famous clubs. Also: What a difference a day makes. At lunchtime on Tuesday, Frank Lampard was checking into the England hotel, still bearing the warm afterglow of Chelsea's Champions League triumph and telling journalists of his intention to treat Euro 2012 as a final opportunity to win something on the international stage. Within 24 hours, his thigh muscle had tightened on the training pitch and his last chance seemed to have gone.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Roy Hodgson will take Jordan Henderson to Euro 2012 if, as expected, Frank Lampard is ruled out today after a scan on a thigh injury suffered yesterday. Also: France manager Laurent Blanc said yesterday he "dared to hope" that the European Championship would not be blighted by racism.

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DAILY MIRROR

Brendan Rodgers has been given until 2015 to mastermind Liverpool's return to the Champions League. But he faces a battle to win over the dressing room after Pepe Reina claimed "many" players wanted Rafa Benitez back.

Roy Hodgson admits he has been dealt a "huge blow" after Frank Lampard was ruled out of Euro 2012.

Harry Redknapp is seeking assurances over his future in a showdown at Tottenham.

Graeme Jones has emerged as the shock favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers at Swansea.

Chelsea last night agreed a staggering £38million deal for Porto striker Hulk.

Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner is ready to pay £1million compensation for Paul Lambert - and then hand him a £25million budget for this transfer window.

Jose Mourinho is putting together an amazing offer to lure Didier Drogba to Real Madrid.

Robert Huth is poised for crunch talks with Stoke over a new deal.

Kyle Walker is set for a dramatic Olympic call-up after his Euros heartbreak.

Dutch ace Luuk de Jong will become Newcastle's No 1 summer target if Demba Ba is lured away by Tottenham.

Bayern Munich are ready to test Manchester City's nerve over Edin Dzeko.

Tottenham scouts are on the trail of Widzew Lodz's Polish Under-17 striker Mariusz Stepinski.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean could add club legend Colin Hendry to his coaching team in a bid to appease angry fans.

Hull will make a new bid to talk Steve Bruce back into management.

THE SUN

Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 plans are in tatters with Frank Lampard ruled out and concerns mounting over Scott Parker.

Jose Mourinho believes Brendan Rodgers can bring back the glory days to Liverpool.

Norwich are ready to target Celtic manager Neil Lennon to replace Aston Villa-bound Paul Lambert, who will be handed a £20million war chest at Villa Park.

Wigan have given Graeme Jones permission to hold talks with Swansea about replacing Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester City are in a £15million fight with Juventus and Wolfsburg for Bologna ace Gaston Ramirez.

Robert Huth is poised for crunch contract talks with Stoke next week.

Mali midfielder Seydou Keita is still hoping to join Liverpool despite Kenny Dalglish's sacking.

Striker Pavel Pogrebnyak will decide his Fulham future next week.

West Ham reject Julien Faubert is wanted by Lazio.

DAILY MAIL

Roy Hodgson is facing a midfield crisis ahead of Euro 2012 with Frank Lampard now ruled out of the tournament along with Gareth Barry while concerns persist over Scott Parker.

Liverpool expect to unveil Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers as their manager today and he is believed to be considering a bid for the Welsh club's young midfielder Joe Allen.

Paul Lambert has quit Norwich and is expected to be confirmed as Aston Villa's new manager in the next 24 hours.

Andre Villas-Boas has been paid a staggering £12million in compensation for being fired by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Blackburn striker Yakubu is ready to quit England for China and a £5million-a-year contract - and could be followed by Gael Givet.

Roma are keen on Newcastle defender Davide Santon.

QPR are ready to step up interest in Birmingham goalkeeper Ben Foster by making a £5million offer.

Sunderland are considering a move for Manchester City striker John Guidetti on loan.

West Ham are keen on Senegal defender Abdoulaye Ba.

Tony Pulis insists Stoke will not be cashing in on central defender Robert Huth, even if he cannot persuade him to sign a new deal.

Steve Kean has moved to protect his Blackburn future by approaching Colin Hendry about a coaching role.

Romelu Lukaku would rather go on loan than spend another season on the Chelsea bench.

DAILY STAR

Paul Lambert is set to be named Aston Villa boss in the next 24 hours - after the club won their tug-of-war with Norwich.

England are facing a midfield crisis after Frank Lampard became the latest start to be ruled out of Euro 2012.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has added Uruguay star Gaston Ramirez to his summer shopping list.

Liverpool will unveil Brendan Rodgers as their new manager today after paying Swansea more than £5million in compensation.

Manchester United will complete the signing of Japanese star Shinji Kagawa next week.

Robert Huth is poised for crunch talks with Stoke next week in a bid to thrash out a new deal.

Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean wants to use club legend Colin Hendry as a human shield.

Stuttgart striker Pavel Pogrebnyak will decide in the next week whether to make his loan move to Fulham permanent.

Defender Carlos Cuellar is in talks with Sunderland.

Bristol City and Cardiff have been told to stump up £1million for Coventry defender Richard Keogh.

Winger Gary Roberts is set to join Sheffield Wednesday for free from Huddersfield.

DAILY EXPRESS

England are worried about Scott Parker's fitness and form going into Euro 2012 with only one fully-fit first-choice central midfielder following Frank Lampard's withdrawal from the squad.

Brendan Rodgers has agreed to work within a new management structure at Anfield as he prepares to be officially unveiled as the new Liverpool manager.

Graeme Jones, the Wigan No 2, is the surprise choice to replace Brendan Rodgers at Swansea.

Paul Lambert will become Aston Villa manager today, backed with £20million to revive the club.

Bayer Leverkusen will take Old Trafford outcast Dimitar Berbatov - if Manchester United let him go for a cut-price fee.

Robert Huth is poised for crunch talks at Stoke next week over a new deal. Everton and Sunderland are keeping tabs on him.

THE TIMES

The sense of crisis surrounding England's midfield deepened last night amid growing concerns about Scott Parker after Frank Lampard followed Gareth Barry in being ruled out of Euro 2012.

John Terry is considering an appeal after UEFA imposed a three-match ban for his dismissal during Chelsea's Champions League triumph in Barcelona in April.

THE INDEPENDENT

England are still harbouring doubts about Scott Parker's fitness for the European Championship and face entering the tournament with only one fully-fit first-choice midfielder, after Frank Lampard's withdrawal from the squad last night.

Paul Lambert is on the brink of becoming the manager of Aston Villa after offering his resignation at Norwich City.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

England's central-midfield options weakened considerably yesterday when Frank Lampard was ruled out of Euro 2012 amid continued concerns within the England camp about Scott Parker's sharpness.

THE GUARDIAN

Chelsea have agreed a fee of £38million for the Porto striker Hulk and the deal is ready to be closed.

Liverpool, having decided on Brendan Rodgers as their manager, are expect to announce within weeks they intend to stay at Anfield, not build their long-planned new stadium on Stanley Park.

DAILY RECORD

With Scottish football's rage about Rangers at boiling point, the SFA last night moved closer to booting the beleaguered club out of the game.

Jorge Claros is determined to stay at Hibs to see out his 12-month loan despite failing to impress.

St Johnstone have beaten off interest from Aberdeen, Kilmarnock and several clubs down south to sign former St Mirren striker Nigel Hasselbaink.

David Silva is poised to return to his homeland with Portuguese outfit Beira Mar set to sign the freed Kilmarnock winger.

Jim Jefferies admits he faces a battle to hold onto Dunfermline midfielder Mark Kerr.

Dundee are set to sign St Johnstone striker Carl Finnigan.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Roy Hodgson has urged England to deliver today for Queen and country. Also: Brendan Rodgers became King of the Kop after telling Liverpool owners: It's my way or no way.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: The team of low expectations meet the teem from the Low Countries today. Also: It is difficult to recall a more invigorating recent Liverpool debut than Brendan Rodgers' at Liverpool yesterday.

THE TIMES: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck will start England's final Euro 2012 warm-up game against Belgium this evening as Roy Hodgson looks to assess the youngsters' ability to make an impact in the tournament. Also: Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he would have rejected the opportunity to manage Liverpool had Louis van Gaal been appointed sporting director.

DAILY MIRROR: Manchester United star Nani has confessed he could quit Old Trafford. Also: Roy Hodgson last night issued a rallying cry to his England players and urged them to make the nation proud again.

THE GUARDIAN: Brendan Rodgers agreed to become Liverpool's manager only after the owners, Fenway Sports Group, shelved plans for a sporting director, with the 39-year-old saying he needs "to be in control of the team". Also: Roy Hodgson has urged his England players to deliver a rousing statement of intent against Belgium this afternoon, with the manager set to continue his preparations for Euro 2012 by handing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck starts in the team's send-off match at Wembley.

DAILY MAIL: Roy Hodgson last night urged his England team to add a little sparkle to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a rousing Wembley send-off. Also: Jimmy Anderson, the leader of England's attack, is to be left out of the squad for the third Test against the West Indies as Andy Flower attempts to protect his leading players from a crippling workload.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roy Hodgson will give the 18-year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain his first start for England today against Belgium in the team's last game before Euro 2012, the latest evidence that the teenager could play a significant role at the tournament this month. Also: Liverpool's new manager Brendan Rodgers revealed yesterday how he had told the club's American owners that they were welcome to hire a sporting director but would not be recruiting him if they did.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson goes to Wembley in Churchillian mood today, promising the national blood, sweat and toil from his players at Euro 2012. Also: Brendan Rodgers has shown his authority as Liverpool manager by only agreeing to the job after receiving assurances from the club's owners he will succeed, or fail, on his own terms.

DAILY STAR: Roy Hodgson has ordered England to beat Belgium and boost their chances of becoming Euro 2012 champions. Also: Brendan Rodgers has warned there is only one man in charge of Liverpool - him.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Danny Welbeck started the Diamond Jubilee celebrations by lifting England's Euro 2012 hopes. Also: Teenage jockey Joseph O'Brien, 19, etched his family name into racing history as Camelot, trained by his dad Aiden, won The Derby.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: England boss Roy Hodgson blasted Belgium star dries Mertens for the challenge which could put Gary Cahill out of Euro 2012. Also: New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers wants to splash #20million on three players.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Roy Hodgson was hit by a double injury blow last night, just five days before Euro 2012 kicks off. Also: Roberto Martinez has set his sights on the Tottenham job as Harry Redknapp tries to sort out his White Hart Lane future.

THE PEOPLE: Danny Welbeck sparked a Jubilee weekend jubilation as he gave Roy Hodgson's England the perfect send-off to Euro 2012. Also: Tim Sherwood has emerged as a leading contender to replace Paul Lambert at Norwich.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Danny Welbeck showed a touch of class to grab his first England goal - and put himself in pole position to start against France at Euro 2012. Also: Paul Lambert will go back to Norwich to make Grant Holt his first Aston Villa signing.

THE INDEPENDENT: England were left angry last night by a challenge that threatened them with losing another player for the European Championship. The Chelsea defender Gary Cahill went to hospital with a jaw injury, having been substituted in the first 20 minutes of the 1-0 win over Belgium. Also: Norwich City bowed to the inevitable yesterday and gave Paul Lambert their best wishes after he was appointed manager of Aston Villa.

THE OBSERVER: England suffered a potentially serious setback in their final game before Euro 2012 when the first-choice central defenders, John Terry and Gary Cahill, sustained injuries that could rule them out of the tournament. Also: Malky McKay and Chris Hughton were installed as favourites for the vacancy at Norwich yesterday after Aston Villa officially confirmed the appointment of Paul Lambert as their new manager.

THE SUNDAY TIMES: The good: Scott Parker and man-of-the-match Steven Gerrard are beginning to look a partnership in midfield, Wayne Rooney returned, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made a promising England start, Danny Welbeck scored a wonderful first England goal. The bad: A fresh injury disaster threatens Roy Hodgson. Also: A horse named after the court of a king proved a fitting winner to set before the Queen at the start of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: England will go into Euro 2012 with a win under their belts but a crisis at the heart of their defence, as John Terry and Gary Cahill both suffered injuries during last night's 1-0 victory over Belgium at Wembley. Also: Aiden O'Brien and his 19-year-old son, Joseph, made Derby history in front of the Queen, at the first of her Diamond Jubilee engagements, and a crowd of 130,000 on Epsom Downs yesterday when they became the first father-son trainer-jockey combination to win the world's most important Flat race.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Manchester United have been told they will have to pay £72million to land top targets Luka Modric, Leighton Baines and Cheick Tiote this summer. Also: England's Euro 2012 plans have been hit by another worrying injury to a key player.

Rio Ferdinand: Dominating the headlines

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN:

Furious Rio Ferdinand laid into boss Roy Hodgson after being snubbed yet again for England's Euro 2012 squad. Also: Craig Bellamy broke an Olympic code of silence to reveal he is in Stuart Pearce's Great Britain squad for London 2012.

DAILY MIRROR: Rio Ferdinand was involved in a bitter new row last night after Roy Hodgson was accused of treating the Manchester United star with a "total lack of respect". Also: Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt is quitting the Kop for Fenerbahce in a £2.7million move.

DAILY MAIL:

Roy Hodgson delivered the ultimate snub to a furious Rio Ferdinand last night when he selected a defender who has played just two minutes of international football ahead of him for Euro 2012. Also: Adam Gemili's heart was set last year on becoming a professional footballer. The teenager's goal after this weekend may be to run in the Olympic Games in London.

DAILY STAR:

Rio Ferdinand hit out last night at Roy Hodgson after being snubbed by the England boss for a second time. Also: Craig Bellamy will play for Great Britain at the Olympics.

DAILY EXPRESS:

England manager Roy Hodgson and the FA were branded "disgraceful" last night after Rio Ferdinand was again overlooked for Euro 2012 despite Gary Cahill being ruled out by injury. Also: Craig Bellamy has revealed he has agreed to play for Great Britain at the Olympics.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Rio Ferdinand last night revealed the full extent of his anger at his continued exile from the England squad with his representative accusing manager Roy Hodgson of a "total lack of respect". Also: Roy Hodgson has told his players "to be brave and show some courage" in games, yet England's manager is considering a conservative system to combat France in their first Euro 2012 game in Donetsk next week.

THE TIMES:

The acrimony surrounding Rio Ferdinand's omission from the England squad for Euro 2012 escalated last night when his representative called the defender's treatment "nothing short of disgraceful". Also: A man-hug, a ruffle of his hair and a playful on-court interview, Roger Federer did everything yesterday but invite David Goffin round to play some soft-toy games with his daughters.

THE GUARDIAN:

Roy Hodgson's continued reluctance to include Rio Ferdinand in his squad for the European Championship was denounced as "disgraceful" last night by the defender's representative after Gary Cahill became the latest England player to be ruled out of the tournament having sustained a double fracture of the jaw. Also: It was a day of one mild shock and much awe. Victoria Azarenka, the world number one, is out of the French Open, losing in straight sets to the 15th seed Dominika Cibulkova, while the men's number one, Novak Djokovic, had to fight both his own game and his inspired opponent Andreas Seppi, coming from two sets down to reach the quarter-finals.

THE INDEPENDENT:

The Rio Ferdinand camp accused Roy Hodgson of a "total lack of respect" yesterday after the defender was overlooked as a replacement for Gary Cahill, who is out of England's Euro 2012 squad, in favour of the Liverpool full-back Martin Kelly. Also: The Belgium forward Dries Mertens, who shoved Gary Cahill into Joe Hart on Saturday and inadvertently caused the broken jaw that means the defender will miss Euro 2012, has "sincerely" apologised for his actions.