Football gossip: Francesco Guidolin, Ryan Giggs, Steven Gerrard, Slaven Bilic
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Swansea are set to sack manager Francesco Guidolin after Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool, with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs one of the leading contenders to succeed him. (Sunday Telegraph), external
Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 36, could return to English football when his LA Galaxy contract expires next month. (Sunday Mirror), external
German coach Ralf Rangnick says he has not been approached by the Football Association over the England manager's job. The 58-year-old was interviewed before Allardyce's appointment in the summer. (Sky Germany, via Sky Sports), external
Manchester City and Manchester United both want Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, 26. (El Chiringuito, via Metro), external
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been told he must sell a player before moving for Southampton's £10m-rated defender Jose Fonte, 32. (Sun on Sunday), external
Hull caretaker manager Mike Phelan is confident his future will be resolved during the international break. (Mail on Sunday), external
West Ham are considering replacing manager Slaven Bilic with former Roma boss Rudi Garcia. (Sunday Express), external
Derby County manager Nigel Pearson is on the verge of being sacked after an argument with owner Mel Morris, who used a drone to watch training sessions.(Sunday Mirror), external
Liverpool are interested in signing Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams, 22. (Don Balon - in Spanish), external
Inter Milan are moving towards a deal for Italy and Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian, 26. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mail on Sunday), external
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent says the 34-year-old rejected a big-money move to China before moving to Old Trafford. (Il Giornale, via ESPN), external
Chief executive Martin Glenn says the Football Association will co-operate with any parliamentary inquiry in to the recent allegations of corruption in the game.(Observer), external
Sunderland manager David Moyes hopes transfers can be made wholly transparent following the recent revelations in the Daily Telegraph. (Northern Echo), external
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 29, who is on loan at Sevilla is keen to join City's sister club in New York. (Star), external
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, 24, is disappointed the club could not persuade 27-year-old Chelsea striker Diego Costa to move back to Spain. (Radio Marca, via London Evening Standard), external
Manchester United sounded out Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as a replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson when the Scot first considered retirement in 2002. (Sunday Star), external
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 31, faces up to four weeks out with a knee injury, which would rule him out of Croatia's next international fixtures. (Marca - in Spanish), external
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For all his powers of termination, Arnold Schwarzenegger was unable to inspire, external Bayern Munich to a win against Cologne - the teams drew 1-1.
Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis, external took his son Everly along to Barcelona's training session, with Neymar handing over a personalised shirt.
Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero posted, external this snap of the players on their way to London for Sunday's game against Tottenham:
Preston's police force had a cheeky dig, external at Championship side Aston Villa after their 2-0 defeat on Saturday.
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Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, 29, entertained his team-mates by managing to score a goal despite a 20ft fence being in the way. (Mirror), external
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