Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott: Thursday, February 16

Here are the latest transfer rumours from the papers and beyond...

Striker Daniel Sturridge is believed to be considering his future at Chelsea. The 22-year-old has just over a year left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)

Fabio Aurelio looks set to leave Liverpool in the summer. The 32-year-old left-back is out of contract at the end of the season and there have been no talks about a new deal. (Liverpool Echo)

Midfielder Keith Andrews, 31, says he wants to extend his stay at West Brom following his short-term move from Blackburn. (Birmingham Mail)

Morocco defender Mehdi Benatia, 24, has issued a 'come and get me' call to Manchester United. The Udinese centre-back is believed to be being monitored by Sir Alex Ferguson. (The Sun)

Meanwhile, Ferguson will get his own players' assessment before deciding whether to move for summer target Christian Eriksen. United will get a first-hand look at the 19-year-old Danish midfielder when they face Ajax in the Europa League. (Manchester Evening News)

Newcastle are waiting to see if Bolton are successful in their fight against relegation before making a move for 23-year-old playmaker Mark Davies. (Bolton News)

Chelsea are considering a £22m bid for 22-year-old Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic. (Daily Mirror)

Meanwhile, Chelsea are once again showing interest in 25-year-old CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. (Daily Mail)

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he is happy for his loan players to stay out on loan now they can be recalled to Wearside at any time. (Newcastle Echo)

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers will not allow out-of-favour striker Stephen Dobbie to leave the Liberty Stadium, despite interest from a number of Championship clubs. (South Wales Evening Post)

Sir Alex Ferguson believes 38-year-old veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs could one day succeed him as Manchester United manager. (Daily Mail)

Striker Carlos Tevez will apparently have to grovel to boss Roberto Mancini if he wants a Manchester City lifeline. The Argentinian has flown back to Manchester determined to get fit and win back his place in Mancini's side. (The Sun)

Mancini has also ordered maverick Mario Balotelli to keep his temper in check as he returns from his latest suspension, in a bid to help the club stay on course for a Premier and Europa League double. (Daily Express)

Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have offered Guus Hiddink an extraordinary £8.3m-a-year contract to become their new coach and want a decision this week. (Daily Telegraph)

Senior Chelsea players want ­Hiddink to return to Stamford Bridge as manager and save the club's season. (London Evening Standard)

Businessman Wayne Wild has declared his ambition to lead a supporters' trust takeover of Blackburn - but current owners Venky's continue to insist they will not sell. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Huddersfield want to give Neil Warnock a rapid return to the game as their manager following Lee Clark's shock sacking. Warnock previously managed the Terriers from 1993 to 1995. (Daily Mirror)

Wayne Rooney broke his own pre-arranged media embargo by revealing 'Switcharooney' to be the name of his £63,000 racehorse on Twitter. (London Evening Standard)

Manchester United's Europa League adventure got off to a bad start when Danny Welbeck and Nani forgot to bring their passports for the flight to Amsterdam. (Metro)

And here are the latest transfer tales from talksport.co.uk...

Exclusive – Graham: ‘Oxlade-Chamberlain is going to be sensational'

Exclusive – Robson: Arsenal players lack trophy winning mentality

Lavezzi vows to stay at Napoli for another season

Liverpool target has no intention of leaving Borussia Dortmund

Man United star claims race row inspired Liverpool win

Chelsea warned they will have to spend big to land Jovetic

Agent confirms English interest in Benfica midfield star

Zambia strike hero targeted by Premier League trio