Liverpool winger Ryan Babel has been informed by manager Rafael Benitez that he will not be sold before the January transfer window closes on Monday.
Full story: The Times
Birningham have, meanwhile, made a fresh inquiry for Babel and had an improved £9m bid for Roman Pavlyuchenko turned down by Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will not prevent Maynor Figueroa leaving for “a good club” despite the Honduras international signing a new contract on Friday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has made a fresh offer for Marouane Chamakh in a bid to snap up the Bordeaux striker on a pre-contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City have made a £7m move for Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wolves have held talks with Blackburn Rovers striker Jason Roberts and hope to conclude a £2m deal.
Full story: Daily Mail
David Dunn has urged Blackburn to bring in James Beattie from Stoke as Benni McCarthy’s replacement.
Full story: Daily Mirror
UPDATED TRANSFER NEWS:
0900 GMT: Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has defended the club following Wigan counterpart Roberto Martinez’s criticism of their pursuit of defender Maynor Figueroa. (Press Association)
