Barnsley have completed the signing of experienced Norwich striker Jamie Cureton on a three-month emergency loan deal, although Tykes manager Simon Davey has been hit by the news that midfielder Martin Devaney faces at least eight weeks on the sidelines with an ankle ligament injury.

Sheffield United will consider a £25m out-of-court settlement from West Ham to end their damages claim over the Carlos Tevez affair. (Daily Mail)

Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood will be sacked if his side fail to beat Barnsley this weekend and is set to be replaced by former Derby County boss Billy Davies. (The Sun)

Deon Burton has joined Charlton on loan from Sheffield Wednesday with a view to a free transfer in January.

Bristol City striker Steve Brooker has joined struggling DONCASTER on a month's loan with a view to completing a permanent move to the South Yorkshire club


Hull's £8m-rated Wales goalkeeper Boaz Myhill says he will stay with the Tigers despite being wanted by Inter Milan, Fenerbahce and Everton. (The Sun)

AC Milan superstar Kaka has opened the door for a move to Manchester City and a link-up with his Brazilian team-mate Robinho. (The Sun)

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been told to forget about a January move for Roma defender John Arne Riise by the former Liverpool player's agent. (The Sun)


Jaaskelainen is also wanted by Newcastle but Megson insists the Finn is staying at Bolton. (Daily Mirror)

Veteran Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke has turned down a move to Australian side Newcastle Jets. (Daily Mail)

Wolves have signed Cheltenham goalkeeper Shane Higgs on loan with a view to a £100,000 January move. (The Sun)

Birmingham have made a £500,000 swoop for St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Keith Fahey, who was being tracked by Celtic, West Ham and Sunderland. (The Sun)

Fernando Torres is out for three weeks with his third hamstring injury of the season. (The Sun)

Bolton boss Gary Megson says Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen, a £3m target for Tottenham, will not leave the Reebok Stadium in January. (The Sun)


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