Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear says he needs to sign four new players in January to safeguard the club's Premier League future. (Various)

Aston Villa are ready to pay whatever it takes to sign Newcastle striker Michael Owen in January. (The Sun)

Elsewhere, Manchester United could be set for a £15m move for 19-year-old Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel. (The Sun)

But United face competition for the Belgian from their London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal. (Daily Mirror)

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez is worried about his future at United, says his new national coach Diego Maradona. (Various)

Real Madrid will launch a bid to sign Tevez in January. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes will be given unlimited funds by the club's owners to sign new players in January. (The Times)

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is ready to spend £1.5m on Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman. (Various)

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are keen on Stoke midfielder Glen Whelan. (Various)

Wigan's on-loan striker Amr Zaki will be sold by his parent club, Zamalek, for about £7m, with Liverpool and Man City interested. (The Sun)

Blackburn have told Matt Jansen he can return to Carlisle if he cannot revive his career at the club. (Various)

Watford want Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws as their replacement for the sacked Aidy Boothroyd. (The Sun)

QPR are hoping to secure the services of Bolton striker Heidar Helguson this week on loan, with a view to a permanent £1.5m move. (Various)