West Ham striker Carlton Cole, 31, wants to stay with the Hammers, despite starting only one Premier League game since August – (London Evening Standard)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged midfielder Raheem Sterling, 20, to sign an extended, improved contract – (Daily Telegraph)
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has offered his support to Merseyside rival and Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, 26, as he faces the possibility of a lengthy spell on the sidelines – (Daily Express)
West Ham striker Diafra Sakho, 24, wants an improved contract, despite signing a four-year deal when he joined the Hammers in the summer – (Daily Mail)
Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez, who has been linked with a move back to his former club, says he remains committed to current club Napoli, and has turned down two job offers recently – (talkSPORT)