Paper Talk: Blues line up AJ swoop

Chelsea want to sign Adam Johnson, while Arsenal are set to presss ahead with a £10million move for Switzerland ace Tranquillo Barnetta.

THE SUN

France's economy will get a £1billion boost after their controversial win over the Republic of Ireland.

France turned on Thierry Henry after his handball against the Republic of Ireland.

Paul Hart has blocked Amr Zaki's move to Portsmouth.

Shola Ameobi faces a showdown with Newcastle boss Chris Hughton over his international ambitions.

David Gold and David Sullivan want West Ham's owners to surrender control by December 7 - so they can pick transfer targets.

Craig Bellamy fears he may only have two years left of his career.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry should have owned up after his handball against the Republic of Ireland.

Chelsea hope to sign Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough for £4million - then loan him straight back to Boro.

Bolton have launched an ambitious £7million bid for Celtic midfielder Scott Brown.

DAILY MAIL

Alex McLeish has warned Barry Ferguson he may not be an automatic choice for Birmingham City if he returns to play for Scotland.

France defender Gael Clichy says he considered playing for England after completing five years at Arsenal.

France were last night under pressure to offer the Republic of Ireland a World Cup play-off rematch.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sir Alex Ferguson made the biggest mistake of his 34-year managerial career when he failed to sign Fernando Torres, according to former Manchester United striker Andy Cole.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart and director Sulaiman Al Fahim are on a collision course over the possible signing of Egypt striker Amr Zaki.

Former Birmingham owner David Sullivan wants a meeting with Carson Yeung to sort out their row about Blues' debts.

The French FA are coming under increasing pressure to back Ireland's plea for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off.

DAILY STAR

Man City striker Craig Bellamy admits his career could be over in a year.

Andy Cole says Sir Alex Ferguson dropped a major clanger when he failed to sign Fernando Torres.

Portsmouth boss Paul Hart and shareholder Sulaiman Al-Fahim are on a collision course over Egypt striker Amr Zaki.

Arsenal have been given the green light to press ahead with a £10million swoop for Switzerland ace Tranquillo Barnetta.

David Gold could ditch his dream West Ham takeover after confirming he had talks with Crystal Palace.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is seeking urgent talks with Shola Ameobi over his plans to play for Nigeria.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is holding up the deal to sign Atletico Madrid hotshot Sergio Aguero.

Ex-Scotland boss Alex McLeish reckons it will take a massive U-turn to see Barry Ferguson pull on a Scotland shirt again.

Hull, Sunderland and Ipswich are all interested in Benfica and Portugal Under-21 skipper Miguel Vitor.

DAILY RECORD

Hibs boss John Hughes is not interested in becoming Scotland's new manager after claiming he already has "the best coaching job in Scotland".