The gossip column

All the latest football gossip from Friday's newspapers.

Thursday's gossip

West Brom are lining up former Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson to replace Gary Megson at The Hawthorns. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea midfielder Scott Parker is set for a shock return to his former club Charlton. (The Sun)

Uefa is likely to disregard Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's plea not to punish Porto after he was spat at by a fan. (The Times)

Leicester manager Micky Adams has sacked veteran defender Martin Keown after a massive row. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United will not allow winger Ryan Giggs to join Wales for the start of their preparations for the clash against England. (Daily Mail)

Leeds are keen on signing Preston striker David Healy in order to solve their goalscoring problems. (The Sun)

Southampton manager Steve Wigley wants former England midfielder David Platt as his assistant. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere is wanted by Birmingham to replace injured loan star Mikael Forssell. (The Sun)

Celtic are to lodge a complaint with Uefa about referee Gilles Veissiere following their 3-1 away defeat against AC Milan. (Daily Telegraph)

Falkirk boss John Hughes wants to sign Aston Villa midfielder Colin Marshall. (Daily Record)

Dunfermline manager Davie Hay hopes to get Arsenal youngster Stephen Bradley, 19, on a short-term contract but fears the club cannot afford him. (Daily Record)