Bolton Wanderers have received a winding-up petition from HMRC for about £600,000 in unpaid taxes.
The Championship side asked for more time to raise the money, but HMRC made the decision to serve the petition.
Four parties are said to be interested in buying the club - and Neil Lennon has said there are plans in place to avoid administration and the accompanying 12 point deduction.
Reading's search for a manager continues - and continues to make the headlines.
The Royals were expected to unveil Brian McDermott as the new boss on Wednesday but that announcement has been delayed and it is believed two overseas candidates are now back in the running.
McDermott remains the favourite for the role but u21s manager Martin Kuhl is set to take charge on Saturday against Preston North End.
Elsewhere, and transfer gossip makes the world go round - at least in December and January.
According to various reports, Liverpool will be offered first option to buy Birmingham City prospect Demarai Gray in Janaury.
However, the Anfield side apparently have a deal in place meaning they will get first refusal, even if Gray agrees terms with another club.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Southampton have also been linked with his signature.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspure are chasing Fulham youngster Moussa Dembele.
The forward has nine goals in all competitions so far this season, and has had an offer of a four and a half year deal from the Cottagers.
However, the Premier League duo are circling with the January transfer window weeks away from opening.
Elsewhere in the gossip columns, Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has refused to rule out Benik Afobe leaving the club next month.
The striker has long been a target for Newcastle, who will look to add more firepower to their ranks in the coming weeks.
Afobe has seven goals to his name so far this term, and if a bid does come in Wolves will be forced to consider it.
Czech defender Daniel Pudil is hoping his loan move to Sheffield Wednesday will be made permanent.
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He signed a temporary deal from Watford in the summer and will be with the Owls until the end of the season, but is hoping for a longer stay.
He said; “Sheffield Wednesday is one of the biggest clubs in the UK and there are so many supporters here.
“I would like to stay in Sheffield. If the chairman wants me at the end of the season, I would be perfectly happy.”
Leeds United are likely to be without skipper Sol Bamba when they travel to Charlton this weekend.
The captain fractured his toe during the international break but was due back this weekend.
However, the clash is likely to be too soon for the defender - although Gaetano Berardi returns from suspension.
