FOOTBALL SHORTS

MILLWALL want to bring Tim Cahill back to The Den. The former Everton midfielder, 38, is a free agent after leaving Melbourne City and needs regular game time to stake his claim for a place in Australia’s World Cup squad.

FRENCH referee Tony Chapron has apologised for kicking Nantes defender Diego Carlos and sending him off for a second bookable offence after accidentally being tripped up by him. Chapron has been suspended by the French football federation.

WEST HAM will not allow Andy Carroll to join Chelsea on loan. The Hammers prefer a straight cash deal.

TOTTENHAM have held further talks with Toby Alderweireld in a bid to resolve the impasse over his new contract. His deal expires in 2019.