The Sun is reporting that Manchester United have spoken to the representatives of Tottenham boss MAURICIO POCHETTINO about taking over from Louis van Gaal in the Old Trafford hot-seat.

Chelsea have been told to turn their attention away from Juventus boss MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI as they search for a replacement for Jose Mourinho, according to the Evening Standard.

Premier League leaders Leicester are ready to give new deals to goalkeeper KASPER SCHMEICHEL and defender DANNY SIMPSON, reports The Sun.

West Brom are in talks with CRAIG DAWSON, GARETH MCAULEY, JONAS OLSSON, JAMES MORRISON and STEPHANE SESSEGNON over new contracts, reports the Daily Telegraph.

And finally, Calciomercato.com are reporting that MARIO BALOTELLI is set to return to Liverpool, with AC Milan electing not to sign him permanently at the end of his loan spell.