The view from within Ewood Park is that the club will need four strikers as they continue their push for Premier League survival. There is a reluctance to sell a player the club still consider to be their best asset, despite the indifferent season he....

But just how much are Spurs paying Portsmouth to bring the England striker back to North London and reunite him with former Fratton Park boss Harry Redknapp?

Metro's chief sportswriter DANNY GRIFFITHS takes a closer look at the first big transfer deal of the year - Jermain Defoe's switch to Tottenham.

There has been no further contact between the two clubs since the Hammers flatly rejected the initial joint bid over the final weekend of 2008 and the pursuit of Blackburn's Paraguayan striker is more imminent, though as of yesterday Rovers were yet ....

Clough agrees to take over at Derby - Football League, Football - The Independent

Chelsea's lack of cutting edge has cost them in the past few weeks, with 11 points dropped out of 21 even before the FA Cup embarrassment at Stamford Bridge. They visit Manchester United on Sunday.

The pursuit of Kolo Tour?s also back on, after initial indications that Arsenal were unwilling to release him. There is some concern that the north London club may hold out for a sum which, even by City's standards, is simply too high. It is understo....

 Hull City hero Dean Windass remains committed to the Tigers despite interest from other clubs, according to his representative. The veteran striker appears to be out of favour again at the KC Stadium, after being left out of the squad for the last t....

 Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool must contain their anticipation over the Merseyside derby FA Cup tie which is sure to be the talk of their city all month - because there are important matches to be won in the meantime for his table-toppers. He s....

  Thomas Sorensen reckons Stoke City will bounce back from their shock FA Cup exit to Hartlepool United when they take on Liverpool this weekend. He said: "We know it is going to be tough, but we went into the Manchester United game with the belief w....

 Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool must contain their anticipation over the Merseyside derby FA Cup tie which is sure to be the talk of their city all month - because there are important matches to be won in the meantime for his table-toppers. He s....

 Middlesbrough have confirmed they've received and rejected a transfer request from England winger Stewart Downing. The 24-year submitted a written transfer request in the wake of an improved offer from long-time suitors Tottenham Hotspur. Chief exec....

 Winger James Milner is hoping to go on a goalscoring run following his double against Gillingham in the 2-1 FA Cup win. Milner had not scored for Villa since netting twice in the remarkable 8-3 Carling Cup win at Wycombe Wanderers while he was on lo....

 Gary Megson will look to step up his transfer activity this week as his selection options from a threadbare squad have been reduced further. The Trotters boss has known for some time he desperately needs reinforcements with only 18 outfield players ....