Paper Talk - 20 August 2012

Pjanic: Linked with Tottenham

Regional Paper Talk: Spurs eye Pjanic

Tottenham are being linked with a move for Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic, while West Ham's interest in Wolves winger Matt Jarvis looks over.

London Evening Standard
  • West Ham are poised to complete the transfer of winger Razak Boukari from French club Rennes. The impending arrival of 25-year-old Boukari is expected to signal the end of the Hammers' interest in Wolves winger Matt Jarvis.
  • Tottenham plan to move for Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic before the transfer window closes next week, according to sources close to the Serie A club.
Manchester Evening News
  • Rio Ferdinand is set for an extended period on the sidelines after picking up a training ground injury.
Liverpool Echo
  • Liverpool have received an approach from Bolton Wanderers to sign Jay Spearing on a season-long loan.
  • Gary McAllister believes Liverpool will suffer from their lack of a "natural goalscorer" this season.
The Chronicle
  • Stephane Sessegnon insists he will soon be back up to full speed despite being thrown in at the deep end in Sunderland's season opener at Arsenal.
South Wales Evening Post
  • Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has emerged as a potential £5 million target for Swansea City.
Birmingham Mail
  • Paul Lambert is remaining coy about Villa's prospects of signing a striker - but admits his evolving team need to add a "finishing touch".
  • Jack Butland today admitted that he has got everything he needs at Birmingham City.
Express & Star
  • Wolves today warned their star players they may have to come to terms with staying put. The transfer sagas involving Steven Fletcher and Matt Jarvis have hit deadlock, with no further progress over the weekend.
The Pink un
  • Chris Hughton revealed his under-performing Norwich City players were left in no doubt their Fulham mauling was unacceptable.
The Daily Echo
  • Saints are confident of more signings before the close of the transfer window. The club have been chasing the signatures of Matt Phillips and Gaston Ramirez, and continue to trail centre halves.
The Bolton News
  • Wanderers are desperate to convince Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing to join them on loan at the Reebok after finally sending Carlos Sanchez packing.
Lancashire Telegraph
  • Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Mark Bunn has handed in a transfer request as he looks to force a move out of Ewood Park.

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