There is renewed speculation surrounding the price Mike Ashley expects to ask for Newcastle United given the global economic downturn and the fact that several of the interested parties are from overseas. (The Independent)

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear could re-sign full-back Stephen Carr, with the 32-year-old failing to find a new club since leaving the Magpies last season. (The Guardian)

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn last night expressed confidence that manager Roy Keane would commit his future to the club. Also: Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is ready to go back to St James' Park, it emerged last night. (Daily Telegraph)

West Brom are ready to make a club record £5m bid for Real Mallorca striker Oscar Trejo. (Daily Mirror)

Bristol City have joined Sheffield United and Birmingham in the battle to sign out-of-favour Spurs midfielder Hossam Ghaly on loan. (Daily Star)

Crewe are on the verge of signing Swansea's 34-year-old defender Dennis Lawrence on a three-month loan. (Daily Star)

Spurs will be sold before the end of the week if chairman Daniel Levy can agree a price with a billionaire Far East investor. (The Guardian)

Everton manager David Moyes has held a "heated" meeting with his players to discuss the team's shortcomings. (Daily Mail)

Aston Villa are set to agree a new four-year deal with winger Ashley Young. (Daily Star)

Manchester City are ready to tie goalkeeper Joe Hart and striker Daniel Sturridge to long-term deals. (Various)

Everton have asked former Football League chairman Keith Harris to help find a buyer for the club. (The Guardian)

Arsenal will not have appointed a new chief executive by the time the January transfer window comes around. (The Guardian)