Football gossip: Leeds v Arsenal, Chelsea, Man U, Everton, Spurs, QPR

Attempts to field him in a reserve fixture today have been scuppered as they are still to receive the necessary paperwork from his club New York Red Bulls regarding the two-month loan deal. The 34-year-old is now expected to feature as a substitute in Monday’s FA Cup tie with the Yorkshire club. (THE SUN)

• Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard says he will not leave Chelsea, and warns the club it would be a big mistake to get rid of too many senior players. (London Evening Standard)

Gary Cahill’s proposed move to Stamford Bridge could be jeopardised by his wage demands. Bolton and Chelsea have agreed a £7m transfer fee but the England defender has reportedly asked for £120,000 per week, the same salary as Ashley Cole, but some £50,000 per week higher than Chelsea’s valuation. (Daily Express)

• QPR have added Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor to their list of transfer targets. (Daily Mail)

• Galatasaray are ready to test Liverpool’s resolve to hang on to forward Dirk Kuyt, as the Dutchman continues to battle for a place in Kenny Dalglish’s new-look side. (Metro)

• Olympiakos and Marseille have joined French club Dijon in the bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Gael Kakuta. (Mirror)

• Arsenal’s next defender may herald from the Oman second division, with 24-year-old Saad al-Mukhaini offered a two-day trial this week. (The Times)

• Everton could be ready to offer Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson a way out of Old Trafford. (MEN)

United are ready to go head-to-head with Hamburg for FC Basel teenager Granit Xhaka, as manager Sir Alex Ferguson contemplates alternatives to Wesley Sneijder. (Metro)

• Tottenham’s Steven Pienaar is expected to go out on loan for the remainder of the season. Pienaar is thought to favour a return to Everton, but Sunderland and Aston Villa are also interested. (The Times)

• Former Rangers boss Alex McLeish is planning a £6m bid to bring Celtic’s Ki-Sung Yueng to Aston Villa. (Daily Record)

• Computer giants Apple are showing an interest in joining the battle for the next set of live Premier League TV rights when the tender goes out before the end of the season. (Daily Mail)