Injury-hit Australian striker Mark Viduka could miss the rest of Newcastle's season after it was revealed he may need an Achilles operation. (The Sun)

Banker Keith Harris, the man charged with selling Newcastle for owner Mike Ashley, has admitted that finding a buyer for the club may prove impossible in the current financial crisis. (The Guardian)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to make a £6m raid for PSV Eindhoven's versatile 22-year-old midfielder Ibrahim Afellay, who has 11 caps for the Netherlands. (The Sun)

Manchester City are preparing to show off their new financial muscle with a mind-blowing £200,000-a-week offer to Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. (Daily Mirror)

Juventus are weighing up a move for Arsenal's utility man Emmanuel Eboue in January and will attempt to lure the Ivory Coast international with the prospect of regular first-team football. (Daily Mirror)

Ipswich want to re-sign Charlton midfielder Darren Ambrose in a cut-price deal. (The Sun)


Defender Micah Richards says Manchester City need a bigger squad after claiming the players are 'knackered'. The Blues have already played 14 matches this season. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped centre-back Jonny Evans as Rio Ferdinand's long-term successor. (Various)