Ryan Bertrand, 25, is ready to sign a permanent deal at Southampton when his season-long loan from Chelsea comes to an end – (Setanta.com)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho may face a ban from the Football Association after he criticised the fitness of referee Phil Dowd following the Blues’ 5-3 defeat by Tottenham on Thursday – (Times, subscription required)
Mourinho also says that attacking midfielder Eden Hazard, 23, needs to be protected by referees or the Belgium international will leave the Premier League – (Daily Telegraph)
Ashley Young could be set to spend several weeks on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Stoke – (ESPN)
Derby boss Steve McClaren has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Newcastle United manager’s job – (Newcastle Chronicle)