Van Persie to quit Arsenal FC? Gaitan to Man City? Hoilett to Arsenal? Saturday's back pages

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The top stories making Saturday's back pages in the UK...

The Sun: Arsenal stars are frustrated with manager Arsene Wenger because they do not practice defending in training.

Also: Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie has been urged to quit Arsenal.

And: Van Persie has backed calls from Gunners legend Denis Bergkamp for the club to sign stronger players.

Daily Mirror: Harry Redknapp told the FA: 'The England job is for keeps, not just the summer.'

Also: Nemanja Vidic is set for an amazing Manchester United return - possibly in a Premier League title decider at rivals Manchester City on April 28th.

And: Manchester City are ready to outbid rivals Manchester United with a £35m offer for Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan.

Daily Star: Harry Redknapp has told the FA to call him in the summer - after he has led Tottenham to FA Cup glory and a place in the Champions League.

Daily Mail: Kenny Dalglish has warned his players that their places in the Carling Cup final are on the line if they lose focus against Brighton.

Daily Express: Harry Redknapp does not want to be England manager just for the European Championship and will only consider the job if it is on a full-time basis.

Also: Arsene Wenger has admitted Arsenal's European humbling at the hands of AC Milan will haunt him for the rest of his life.

Metro: Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit says even the signing of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard would not save the Gunners from their current poor form.

Also: Arsenal look set to take on Bayern Munich in the race for the signature of Blackburn winger Junior Hoilett.

And: Guus Hiddink has been ruled out of contention as a possible successor to Andre Villas-Boas at Chelsea after taking a coaching job in Russia.

Daily Telegraph: Harry Redknapp wants FA to wait until Premier League season finishes before making any approach over the England job.

The Times: Arsene Wenger revealed the full extent of his trauma at Arsenal's Champions League defeat by AC Milan, saying the he will be haunted by the rout for the rest of his life.

Also: Gary Neville is on a collision course with Manchester United after the club dramatically opposed their former captain's plans to build a supporters' club opposite Old Trafford.

The Guardian: Portsmouth have been docked 10 points after entering administration for a second time in two years, as a means of avoiding liquidation.

Also: Harry Redknapp has urged the Football Association to delay naming the next England manager until the end of the season and believes whoever is appointed must be given a contract that extends beyond the European Championships.

The Independent: Harry Redknapp has asked the FA to refrain from asking him about the England manager`s job until the end of the season.

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