Coventry striker Leon Best, whose contract ends next summer, is a target for Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan. (Daily Mirror)

The Middlesbrough boss is also being linked with a £2m January move for Rangers striker Kenny Miller. (Scottish Sun)

Chelsea will make a £33m bid for Valencia striker David Villa - but the Spain international would prefer a move to Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as the candidate he believes is best qualified to succeed Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is keen to sign Osasuna's £10m-rated right-back Cesar Azpilicueta. (Daily Mirror)

City winger Robinho could be on his way to Barcelona after Hughes attended Barca's draw with Osasuna on Saturday and met with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Tiki Beguiristain. (El Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish))