Gossip: Man United prepare to sell RVP for Ligue 1 goal machine, Spanish giants target young English hope, Reds keen on Monaco starlet plus much more

Manager Tim Sherwood has told his Aston Villa players it is time to “man up” in Tuesday’s match against QPR – (Independent)

Dutch coach Dick Advocaat says he wants to remain as Sunderland manager beyond the end of the current season – (The Sun – subscription required)

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he selected 34-year-old defender Kolo Toure instead of £20m signing Dejan Lovren against Arsenal because of the Ivorian’s “commitment” – (Guardian)

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has accepted that the Toffees have not kept enough clean sheets this season – (Liverpool Echo)

Following Monday’s 3-0 home defeat by Bolton, Cardiff manager Russell Slade says he has been given assurances over his future –(South Wales Echo)