Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend, 23, says a number of fringe players are pushing for inclusion in Saturday’s north London derby with Arsenal – (London Evening Standard)
Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, insists Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has never told him he has to leave the club – (Sportwereled – in Dutch)
Former West Brom head coach Steve Clarke would be open to an approach from managerless Fulham, while claiming he was “quite close” to getting the Crystal Palace job in the summer – (Talksport)
Midfielder Kevin Nolan, 32, admits he faces a fight to win back his place in the West Ham team as he nears a return to full fitness –(Evening Standard)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 28, hints that he could leave next summer if he does not get enough playing time this season – (Daily Star)