Newcastle manager Chris Hughton is lining up a £4m bid to make Sheffield United defender Matt Kilgallon his first signing since taking over on a permanent basis at St James' Park. (The Sun)

Sunderland look set to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson, whose contract expires next summer, for £3m in January. (The Sun)

And Black Cats boss Steve Bruce has abandoned plans to sign a new goalkeeper because he says number one Craig Gordon is proving to be the "real deal". (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester City are ready to make a move for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure in January. (The Sun)

City boss Mark Hughes is also keen to sign Inter Milan full-back Maicon but, if he fails, will turn his attention to Osasuna right-back Cesar Azpilicueta. (The Sun)

Chelsea target Angel di Maria, the 21-year-old Benfica winger, has admitted he could be tempted by a move to England. (Various)

Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko could be set for a shock return to the Premier League with Birmingham. Ambitious new Blues owner Carson Yeung wants to sign the 33-year-old from Dynamo Kiev in January. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth are hoping to re-sign former striker Benjani from Manchester City and midfielder Gary O'Neil from Middlesbrough once their cash crisis eases in January. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will use goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes's mistakes against Arsenal as evidence he should launch a January bid for Portsmouth number one David James. (Daily Express)

New Hull chairman Adam Pearson is determined to ease the club's crippling financial problems by overseeing a squad clear-out in January. (Various)

Bolton manager Gary Megson is plotting a £5m double raid on Bristol City for striker Nicky Maynard and midfielder Marvin Elliott. (Daily Star)

Megson is prepared to let veteran midfielder Gavin McCann leave either on loan or permanently in January.(Daily Star)

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will make a January move for Bordeaux's Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh to bolster his attack. (Daily Express)

Ipswich are looking to sign Senegal midfielder Ibrahim Faye on a free transfer from French side Troyes AC. (Daily Mail)