Former Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly has said that he believes goalkeeper Victor Valdes would be very happy at Monaco as they continue to court his signature – Marca (Spanish)
Crystal Palace are confident of appointing a manager before Saturday’s home game against Everton, with Wales boss Chris Coleman, 43, a clear favourite to succeed Ian Holloway – London Evening Standard
But 40-year-old former Real Madrid defender Aitor Karanka, Jose Mourinho’s ex-assistant at the Bernabeu, is the latest manager to hold talks over the vacant Palace job – Daily Mail
Newcastle will join the likes of Spurs and Borussia Dortmund in the chase for Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic – talkSPORT
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who is currently on loan at Napoli, is set for a cut price £4.2m move to Barcelona at the end of the season as they look to replace Victor Valdes – talkSPORT