Brendan Rodgers favourite for Reading job as Coppell resigns to recharge. (The Guardian)

Royals ascent - Who could step up? Brendan Rogers, Alan Curbishley, Aidy Boothroyd and Paul Ince. (The Independent)

Jim Magilton is in the frame to be the next manager of QPR. (The Sun)

Freed Southampton striker Stern John, 32, has turned down a move to American MLS side Toronto to remain in England. (Daily Star)

Jamaica striker Barry Hayles, 37, has been released by Leicester and is in talks with Cheltenham and Walsall. (Daily Star)

Bryan Gunn confirmed as Norwich boss for next season (The Sun)

Southampton's administrators expect to name a group backed by Matt Le Tissier as the preferred bidder. (The Times)

Leeds' play-off showdown with Millwall is being dubbed the biggest game at Elland Road since the 2001 Champions League semi-final. (Daily Mirror)

Swansea want young Birmingham City goalkeeper Colin Doyle on loan. (Daily Mirror)