Football gossip: Tierney, Wenger, Guardiola, Dawson, Mount, Santon

Bournemouth are ready to rival Tottenham and Manchester United for the signing of Celtic and Scotland defender Kieran Tierney, 20. (Sun)

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton says "it would be brilliant for Scottish football if Steven Gerrard took over at Rangers" but warned the ex-Liverpool captain that the "move could bring about the end of a promising managerial career before it has even begun". (Mail)

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has refused to confirm whether he will be in charge of the club next season. (Mirror)

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says forwards Gareth Bale, 28, and Karim Benzema, 30, "will stay" with the club, despite speculation over both their futures. (Star)

Liverpool assistant manager Zeljko Buvac has left the club after a falling out with manager Jurgen Klopp. (Daily Record)

Crystal Palace's 27-year-old striker Christian Benteke, who has two years left on his contract with the Eagles, says he will discuss his future with the club at the end of the season. (Mail)

American businessman Shahid Khan would be willing to accept a pay-as-you-play arrangement with the Football Association as part of his deal to buy Wembley. That could mean it is cheaper for the FA to play England games away from the venue. (Times - subscription required)

Relegation-threatened West Brom face a fight to keep English defender Craig Dawson, with the 27-year-old wanted by Burnley, Wolves and West Ham. (Mirror)

West Brom keeper Ben Foster, 35, says interim manager Darren Moore has "brought a lot more unity back to the team" and he would like him to become the permanent boss of the Baggies. (Telegraph)

Departing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take "four or five weeks" before deciding on his next move. (London Evening Standard)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has blamed his side's struggles this season on them not being as "clinical" as they should have been. (Express)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joked the Premier League champions could spend £1bn during the summer transfer window. (ESPN)

Guardiola says Manchester City will not sign more than two players during the close season. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is concerned over whether striker Romelu Lukaku, 24, will be fit for the FA Cup final after picking up a foot injury against Arsenal on Sunday. (Times - subscription required)

Ajax want 19-year-old Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, who was part of England's European Under-19 Championship-winning squad last year. (Sun)

Wolves have apologised to supporters after forgetting to do a full lap of honour during Saturday's Championship-winning celebrations. (Birmingham Mail)

Newcastle players were finally able to enjoy their 'Christmas party' at the weekend. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Watford head coach Javi Gracia says he has full confidence in his medical staff despite a string of injuries at Vicarage Road. (Watford Observer)

Leicester City boss Claude Puel says "perhaps the players have the World Cup in their heads or different things" after his side's recent dip in form continued with a 5-0 defeat by Crystal Palace. (Guardian)

The partner of former Newcastle player Davide Santon says she is "scared in my own home" after she and the Inter Milan defender received death threats. (Football Italia)

Brighton are poised to forge links with Lewes Prison as part of a scheme to help inmates adjust to life after their release. (Argus)

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