Wednesday's Regional Paper Talk
Last Updated: August 29 2012, 15:19 BST
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Owen: Unlikely to join Everton
Tottenham have begun negotiations with Hamburg over the sale of Rafael van der Vaart as they close on signing Barcelona star Ibrahim Afellay on loan.
Liverpool are the favourites to sign Arsenal winger Theo Walcott if Arsene Wenger decides he won't back down over the star's demands.
Chelsea are considering increasing their bid for Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle.
West Ham are looking to strengthen their attacking options still further before the transfer window closes.
Djibril Cisse admits the signing of goalkeeper Julio Cesar from Inter Milan has got every QPR player fearing for their place.
England have been handed a boost with the news that John Terry has returned to training at Chelsea and should be fit for the start of the World Cup qualifying campaign.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov looks set for a move to Serie A after he jetted out to Italy on Wednesday morning.
Manchester City could turn to Theo Walcott after their move for winger Scott Sinclair stalled.
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has promised to attack the Premier League's top teams to help win back-to-back titles this season.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Everton have distanced themselves from a move for free agent striker Michael Owen.
Jay Spearing is edging closer to a permanent move away from Liverpool, with Bolton and Wolves keen on securing a £3million move for the midfielder.
Steven Gerrard says he has been impressed by the manner in which new signing Joe Allen has settled in at Liverpool following his big-money move from Swansea.
CHRONICLE
Geordie boy Andy Carroll is still open minded about his future - but it is believed that he is prepared for life at Anfield for the rest of the calendar year at least.
Newcastle's Euro hero Ryan Taylor has earmarked Thursday night's Europa League play-off clash with Atromitos as one of the most important nights of the season at St James' Park.
THE JOURNAL
Fraizer Campbell was on the bench on Tuesday night but has been told he can leave after Sunderland stalled on contract talks. The striker is understood to be assessing his options.
SOUTH WALES EVENING POST
Swansea have told Valencia to give them an answer on Pablo Hernandez as they close in on a deal to bring Marvin Emnes back to the Liberty.
Scott Sinclair's move to Manchester City is looking less certain as Swansea City hold out for the best possible price.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Lee Clark has vowed to give Birmingham City supporters a 'team to be proud of' after admitting that he is now battling the biggest test of his managerial career.
West Brom are confident of having Romelu Lukaku and Peter Odemwingie fit for Saturday's visit of Everton.
EXPRESS & STAR
Villa are poised to make a second offer for Genk striker Christian Benteke and bid for Middlesbrough defender Joe Bennett.
THE SENTINEL
Stoke boss Tony Pulis could turn to Blackburn midfielder Steven N'Zonzi to try and liven up his players after the embarrassment of the dramatic 4-3 Capital One Cup defeat to Swindon.
LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH
Metal fabrication firm WEC's sponsorship of a stand at Ewood Park has ended leaving Blackburn without a commercial sponsor.
EVENING TIMES
Kevin Kyle believes Rangers can show Scottish football they belong at a higher level than the Third Division - despite their latest disappointment on the road.
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Theo Janssen: Has signed a three-year deal with Vitesse Arnhem
last summer and repeated that title success in his one season with the Amsterdam giants.
