The top stories and transfer rumours from the Thursdays regional newspapers. LONDON EVENING STANDARD John Terry has singled out the defensive work of Chelseas attacking players as key to their excellent start to the season. Ben Davies hopes playing well for Wales during the international break will help him force his way into the Tottenham side. Mousa Dembele believes Tottenham have played well below their potential this season. Mario Balotelli knows Liverpool might be his last chance to prove his detractors wrong, according to Roberto Mancini. Wayne Rooney has urged fans to be patient as England hunt for goals against the worst team in the world tonight. Harry Redknapp has revealed he met with former Arsenal club captain Patrick Vieira in the summer of 2009 over a possible move to Tottenham. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS David De Gea has been in fine form for Manchester United - and now hes keen to nail down a place in his national team Spain. Sir Alex Ferguson believes Louis van Gaal is doing the right thing at Manchester United. United ran up the highest trade deficit in Premier League football transfers this summer, with neighbours City coming in third. Wayne Rooneys short time playing alongside Roy Keane has had a significant influence on the way he captains England and Manchester United. Vincent Kompany does not believe it is time to panic over Manchester Citys Champions League campaign with just two games gone in the group. LIVERPOOL ECHO Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been ruled out of Croatias squad for their upcoming European Qualifiers due to injury, according to the Croatian Football Federation. Liverpool have no intention of loaning Fabio Borini out in January, according to the Italian strikers agent. Tyias Browning has plenty more to offer on the first-team stage for Everton after his recent baptism of fire in the derby, insists David Unsworth. Pat Nevin insists Evertons poor start to the season hasnt left them too far adrift of the top four. THE CHRONICLE Alan Pardew has hinted that the Newcastle board might have to sign experienced players in January after admitting that the club are not enjoying the same success in the transfer market that they once did. Roy Keane has fired a broadside at arrogant Newcastle United in his new book - and described the Stadium of Light derby win with Sunderland as his greatest day as Black Cats boss. Newcastles Remy Cabella is determined to bounce back from being axed by Alan Pardew - and will re- double his training ground efforts when he returns from international duty. Chronicle research suggests Mike Ashley has to spend £10million for Newcastle to survive - and that 62% of teams with less than four points after seven games go down. SUNDERLAND ECHO Jack Rodwell plans to use the international break to get fully up to speed in a Sunderland shirt. Seb Larsson is poised to equal a Sunderland club record if he plays in two international matches for Sweden this week. BIRMINGHAM MAIL Paul Lambert is in New York discussing the future with Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner. Lee Clark insists Birmingham can compete with every team in the Championship as long as they stick to their game plan. Just a few months after he was involved in a changing room bust-up with Saido Berahino, West Broms James Morrison has praised the attitude of the young striker. Kenny Jackett has confirmed that a verbal agreement is in place for Bakary Sako to head to the Premier League should a suitable offer come in. THE SENTINEL Stoke defender Robert Huth says he is ready to go for his first Premier League game for nearly 11 months. Port Vale will today unveil the loan signing of highly-rated Newcastle defender Remie Streete. NEWHAM RECORDER West Ham legend Sir Trevor Brooking has hailed the improvement the FA and England are making and believes the Three Lions could win the World Cup again in his lifetime. Swansea striker Wilfried Bony claims he never actually spoke to anybody at Tottenham this summer despite both parties being interested in a deal. FULHAM CHRONICLE A petition has been launched opposing a temporary move by Chelsea to Twickenham Stadium. QPR defender Steven Caulker admits theres still a lot of work to be done on his partnership with Rio Ferdinand. DAILY ECHO Nathaniel Clyne says it will be a dream come true if he plays for England at Wembley tonight. Sadio Mane is hoping to continue his impressive international form tomorrow night - even though it may ultimately come at the expense of Southampton. YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Neil Redfearn has praised the attitude of forgotten Leeds United striker Noel Hunt - and insists he has been treated to some unjust criticism during his time at Elland Road. LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH Blackburn owners Venkys are to turn the club from a public limited company to a private one. Stephen Ward is relishing the chance to take on world champions Germany after impressing on his league debut for Burnley at the weekend. BOLTON NEWS Chris Hughton, Malky Mackay, Neil Lennon, Steve Clarke and Tony Mowbray are the five main contenders for the Bolton job. Former Bolton skipper Gudni Bergsson hopes the next manager makes mending the clubs fractured relationship with its supporters his number one aim along with getting the points on the board. THE STAR Sheffield Wednesday centre-back Kamil Zayatte is expected to be out of action for up to two months due to injury. EVENING TIMES Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon has flown to Saudi Arabia to hold talks over becoming the new manager of Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad. Rangers could have to shell out over £500,000 to pay off chief executive Graham Wallace and director Philip Nash if the pair are ousted. THE SCOTSMAN Paul Quinn is in line to be Alan Stubbs tenth signing at Hibernian, with contract talks believed to be underway. Newcastle owner Mike Ashleys bid to oust Graham Wallace and Philip Nash from the Rangers board is just his first move in a grab for more power at Ibrox.
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:00:00 +0000
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