Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will spend up to £55m in the January transfer window to boost his side's title challenge, with £40m-rated Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero and Monaco midfielder Jerko Leko top of his wish list and Ajax forward Luis Suarez, Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi and Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell seen as back-up options. (The Sun)

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy and goalkeeper Shay Given are considering quitting the club in protest over the sacking of former manager Mark Hughes. (The Sun)

Tottenham are ready to sell Robbie Keane to Celtic in January but want goalkeeper Artur Boruc as part of the deal. (Daily Mirror)

Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out making new signings despite Manchester United losing for the second time in three matches at Fulham on Saturday. (The Times)

Lionel Messi has been rewarded for a stunning year in which he helped Barcelona to six trophies by being named FIFA's world player of the year.
The Argentina forward, who headed the clinching goal against Manchester United in the Champions League final, scored on Saturday to win the Club World Cup for Barcelona against Estudiantes. (Daily Mail)

MATTHEW UPSON could leave West Ham in January after admitting that he is unsure whether he will be at Upton Park at the end of this season.
(Daily Express)