Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that if defender Danny Rose, 24, is not called up by England manager Roy Hodgson next week he could pledge his international future to Jamaica – (Guardian)
Hodgson must also convince West Brom forward Saido Berahino that his international future is with the Three Lions after the forward received an official approach from Burundi – (Daily Mail)
The proposed £90m takeover of Crystal Palace appears to be nearing completion, with a group of American investors led by Josh Harris reportedly in “late-stage discussions” with the Premier League side – (Guardian)
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says English football does not have enough black managers and coaches and supports the introduction of a Rooney Rule – (Daily Mail)
England goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, believes Manchester City can still progress in the Champions League by beating Barcelona in the Nou Camp this week – (Telegraph)