Wenger backs Liverpool boss Benitez

THE SUN REPORTS: Arsene Wenger has called on Liverpool to stick with under-fire manager Rafa Benitez.

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has opened the door to a Premier League return, with Spurs believed to be among the interested parties.

Gordon Strachan fears he is powerless to stop Adam Johnson quitting Middlesbrough.

THE DAILY MIRROR REPORTS: Fernando Torres flew to Spain to consult a specialist surgeon yesterday amid growing fears he will require a hernia operation.

Liverpool are interested in signing Hamburg midfielder Eljero Elioa whilst Sheffield United are ready to swoop for Oldham winger Chris Taylor.

THE DAILY STAR REPORTS: Rafa Benitez is ready to gamble by delaying surgery for Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard in a desperate bid to save Liverpool's season.

Wayne Rooney has dashed any hopes Cristiano Ronaldo has of him going to Real Madrid.

THE DAILY EXPRESS REPORTS: Tomasz Kuszczak has revealed a dressing room rift with his Manchester United goalkeeping rival Edwin van der Sar.

THE DAILY MAIL REPORTS: Bolton Wanderers last night became the 18th Premier League club to commit to playing in poppy-embroidered shirts on Remembrance weekend.

Liverpool's hierarchy are piecing together a £100million rescue package to try to turn around their season.

Meanwhile, Steve Coppell has turned down the chance to be Brighton's new manager.

THE GUARDIAN REPORTS: The proposal by Bolton chairman, Phil Gartside, for an expanded two-division Premier League which would include Celtic and Rangers has been revived and is on the agenda for next Thursday's Premier League meeting.