Aston Villa’s pursuit of midfielder Scott Sinclair, 25, has stalled because of Manchester City’s £3m asking price – (Birmingham Mail)
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, 23, has welcomed reports linking him with a move to Arsenal this month – (Metro)
Brighton are monitoring Tranmere midfield prospect Max Power, 21 – (The Argus)
Hull City are not about to make a £4m bid for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede, 26 – the loan market remains their top priority instead – (Hull Daily Mail)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis revealed that Paul Jewell, who left his role as Baggies coach after only a week, had been a contender for the managerial vacancy at Charlton since filled by Guy Luzon – (Daily Telegraph)