Aston Villa could sack manager Paul Lambert, 45, if their run of six consecutive defeats continues in their next two fixtures – (Daily Express)
Bolton manager Neil Lennon says he could return to Celtic, who he left in the summer, as manager one day and has even discussed a future comeback with Parkhead chief executive Peter Lawwell – (Daily Record)
West Brom management staff are “exasperated” about the lack of impact made by £9m record signing Brown Ideye, 26, this season –(Daily Telegraph)
The Premier League is to maintain its opposition to moving the 2022 Qatar World Cup to the winter despite Fifa edging further towards its preferred option of a November tournament following a key meeting in Zurich – (Guardian)
Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish has admitted holding talks over the sale of the club, with US billionaire Josh Harris understood to be in advanced discussions with the Eagles – (Daily Mirror)