Today's first batch of rumours is a heady brew of potent guff and noxious waffle. The Bundesliga's Wolfsburg are ready and waiting to bag Jens Lehmann and rid Arsenal of the German's interminable moans (Daily Mirror).

Meanwhile, bovine Gunners teammate Philippe Senderos won't have to face a cull until next summer. Manager Arsene Wenger will delay sending the Swiss defender to the abattoir, as he'll be needed as cover for Kolo Toure during the African Nations Cup (Daily Mail).

Three French clubs, Monaco, Auxerre and Marseille, are forming an orderly queue, patiently waiting for a chance to take Younes Kaboul on loan, and try to rebuild his confidence after his harrowing experiences in the centre of the Tottenham defensive maelstrom (Daily Mirror).

Liverpool gaffer Rafa Benitez has sensibly laid down the law with regards to his red boys’ sleeping patterns; he doesn’t want any secret late-night viewing sessions of the Hatton-Mayweather fight, as The Times reports that Rafa could be again accused of “megalomania”.

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is preparing to save Micky Owen from his Newcastle injury turmoil by taking the England striker and his gammy groin and lovingly nursing it back to health (various).

Ex- Derby boss Billy Davies' time in the footballing wilderness will be short lived, with Cardiff City trying to woo him as they contemplate giving Dave Jones the boot (various). And in the world of international management, the FA bigwigs have finally pulled their fingers out and are contacting Jose Mourinho about the vacant England hot seat. (BBC)