Chelsea chief's roubles mystery; Spurs in Lennon risk; Derby's Jewell swoop

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich is offering each player of his national team a £40,000 bonus to beat England in the Euro 2008 qualifier at Wembley tonight. (various). But a Chelsea statement said: "Abramovich has never offered, proposed or promised any bonuses to the Russian team to beat England." Either way, here's a compromise solution; Roman. Put your hand in your pocket and cough up the same amount for Sportingo editors and we promise there won't be one spelin mishtak ever again on the site.

'It seems a tad early in the season to be hiring and firing; two victories and Billy Davies will have the freedom of Derby'

Tottenham manager Martin Jol is ready to take a gamble on Aaron Lennon by playing the winger, who had knee surgery this summer, in the north London derby against Arsenal. (The Sun). This is make or break for Jol; by 5pm on Saturday he could be stacking shelves in Tesco. Risking a player who may not be 100 per cent fit against a rampaging Arsenal may not be the best tactical move.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are happy to talk talk but not sell sell. Chairman Peter Hill-Wood says he is willing to talk to Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov - but not about selling the Gunners (bbc.co.uk). Hill-Wood told BBC Sport: "The major shareholders have no intention of selling and wouldn't welcome an offer. But we will have a dialogue with any principal or major shareholder." So it would be good to be a fly on the wall and listen to the sound of silence.

Chelsea have been given permission to speak to Millwall's academy keeper Sam Walker, 15, after having a £500,000 bid accepted (The Sun). According to the same paper the club have banned Premier League scouts from watching academy games without club clearance. Millwall boss Willie Donachie said: "They are trying to poach our players and we don't want them sniffing around." As they say, Willie, the smell of Roman's roubles may make the League One club come up smelling of roses.