All the transfer rumours and top stories from the back pages of the regional newspapers on Tuesday. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo says its vital the Reds beat Manchester City when the two teams meet at Old Trafford on April 11. Manchester United defender Phil Jones has rejected criticism of Louis van Gaals system of playing three at the back following the 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Old Trafford. Uniteds Angel Di Maria was the only Premier League player listed in the FIFA World XI of the Year as selected by professionals around the world. LIVERPOOL ECHO Liverpool are ready to open talks with Martin Skrtel over a new long-term contract at Anfield. Fabio Borinis agent expects the Liverpool striker to remain at Anfield this month. Jon Flanagan is relishing the battle to regain his place in the Liverpool side when he makes his comeback next month. NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE Newcastle United have whittled down their shortlist to three or four candidates - but will continue to revise their options when it comes to replacing Alan Pardew. Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback feels goalkeeper Tim Kruls experience is vital for the Magpies going forward. Newcastle United have denied that they have been in touch with former Bayern Munich star Bruno Labbadia. SUNDERLAND ECHO Sunderland have to give in-form Adam Johnson a helping hand in the final third, admits Gus Poyet. Poyet also feels Danny Graham has deserved an opportunity to make an unlikely first-team return for Sunderland. BIRMINGHAM MAIL Aston Villa are still trying to get the Carles Gil deal over the line despite a last-minute hitch. Aston Villa supporters are being urged to vacate the Holte End for the first eight minutes of the game against Liverpool in a protest against the running of the club. Brad Guzan has defended manager Paul Lambert after he was once again subjected to heavy criticism from Aston Villa fans. Saido Berahino says a heart-to-heart with Tony Pulis has got him smiling and focusing on his West Bromwich Albion career again. EXPRESS & STAR Technical director Terry Burton insists Tony Pulis will call the shots on West Brom transfers and has blasted criticism of the clubs structure as rubbish. THE SENTINEL Stoke City striker Peter Crouch says hes eager to stay at the Britannia Stadium beyond the end of the season. Stoke Citys board are ready to try to back manager Mark Hughes if he decides to make a concrete move for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko or Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon. THE DAILY ECHO Ronald Koeman has admitted Southampton may have to consider signing a defender if Toby Alderwerield is sidelined for an extended period of time, but he has backed Florin Gardos to prove himself in the first team. Southampton keeper Cody Cropper was taken to hospital tonight with suspected head injuries after a nasty collision playing for the clubs U21 side. LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer may look to replace Ryan Tunnicliffe in the transfer window after the midfielder was recalled from his loan by Fulham. Chris Taylor says he understands Blackburn Rovers fans frustration - as the players feel exactly the same. Burnley believe they can beat any other Premier League side at Turf Moor in the remaining eight home games of the season, according to midfielder David Jones. Burnley boss Sean Dyche has confirmed that he still has money to spend in the January transfer window following the signing of Michael Keane. SOUTH WALES EVENING POST Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis is reportedly on Arsenals radar. Swans defender Jordi Amat is a January target for former club Rayo Vallecano. Garry Monk has revealed that Swansea City are having to wrap Gylfi Sigurdsson in cotton wool as he battles an ongoing injury. NEWHAM RECORDER West Ham boss Sam Allardyce hopes that results can persuade Winston Reid to sign a new deal. DERBY TELEGRAPH Stephen Warnocks proposed move to Derby County is on hold while the Rams assess the extent of the defenders ankle injury. Derby County chief operating officer John Vicars has apologised for comments he made on Twitter following the Rams 1-0 win at Ipswich Town on Saturday. NOTTINGHAM POST Andy Reid will not be ready for the massive showdown with Derby County. Planned talks between Stuart Pearce and the Nottingham Forest hierarchy did not happen - but the managers position remains secure. THE PINK UN Alex Neil has told his Norwich City players to match the fire they showed at Bournemouth and the Canaries can be an unstoppable Championship force. Norwich City have lodged an FA appeal to overturn Jonny Howsons red card from Saturday’s 2-1 Championship win at Bournemouth. EVENING GAZETTE Boro have no interest in offering out of contract former Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida a deal. Aitor Karanka will only sanction Mustapha Carayols first team return when hes convinced the winger is 100% ready to play. WALES ONLINE Cardiff City trialist Khaleem Hyland has made a good first impression at the club according to Bluebirds boss Russell Slade. THE BOLTON NEWS Chung-yong Lees situation at the Asia Cup has gone from bad to worse, with reports suggesting he could soon be on his way back to Bolton. Bolton youngsters Conor Wilkinson and Chris Lester could be on the move this month with Blackpool reportedly interested in the pair. WIGAN EVENING POST James McClean admitted to feeling a little bit embarrassed at scoring his wonder goal at Birmingham on Saturday - because Wigan Athletics performance up to that point had been so woeful. BLACKPOOL GAZETTE Blackpool will finally attend a transfer tribunal to set a fee for Thomas Ince on Thursday. Joan and Edu Oriol have left Blackpool after agreeing to terminate their contracts six months early. READING POST Reading do have money to spend in the transfer market this month - according to Steve Clarke. Clarke is in no rush to add to his coaching staff at Reading. THE ARGUS Brighton boss Chris Hughton has warned there can be no let-up in the fight for Championship survival. IPSWICH STAR Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy is in no rush to utilise the January transfer window - despite a virus sweeping through his squad and leaving him with just 18 available first team players. HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER Huddersfield Town striker Martin Paterson could be on the way to the USA. EVENING TIMES Cardiff could be set to offer Celtic the man Ronny Deila wanted last summer - South Korean international, Kim Bo-Kyung, in a swap deal for Adam Matthews. Robert Sarver has told the Rangers support he could still ride to the clubs rescue - despite pulling the plug on his latest takeover bid.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:04:10 +0000
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