Tottenham say they will stand by Harry Redknapp after the manager was charged with two counts of cheating the public revenue.

Reading are considering rewarding caretaker manager Brian McDermott with a full-time contract after the club's FA Cup victory over Liverpool.

Paul Hart has left his post as manager of QPR after just five games in charge of the London club. Real Madrid have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace's highly-rated 19-year-old striker Victor Moses.

Arsenal are set to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sergio Canales from Racing Santander. The Gunners are also considering a move for Lazio striker Mauro Zarate - but he will cost £17m.

Birmingham are prepared to pay £14m to sign 23-year-old midfielder Aiden McGeady from Celtic, but the Scottish club are not keen to sell.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has set his sights on signing Paraguay striker Salvador Cabanas from Mexican side Club America.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to sign Newcastle striker Andy Carroll and will try to tempt the Magpies with a £2m bid. Coyle will also try to sign Russell Anderson.

Manchester United are considering an £18m bid for Porto defender Rolando, who has been outstanding in this season's Champions League.

Dutch coach Guus Hiddink wants to take over as Liverpool boss if Rafael Benitez is sacked - but would want the blessing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Striker Wayne Rooney will ask for £140,000 a week when a new contract at Manchester United is negotiated in the summer - a figure that could end his Old Trafford career.

West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is on the verge of retiring after failing to return from a series of injuries.