Paper Talk - 16 October 2012

Remy: Wanted at the Bridge

Regional Paper Talk: Blues chase Remy

Chelsea are pondering a move for Marseille frontman Loic Remy and Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has warned Burnley away from coach Graeme Jones.

London Evening Standard
  • Chelsea are considering making another move for Marseille striker Loic Remy in January as a possible replacement for Daniel Sturridge.
  • West Ham's second-choice goalkeeper Stephen Henderson has gone on loan to Ipswich so teenager Raphael Spiegel will be on the bench v Southampton.
  • Olivier Giroud today admitted he finds the Premier League a lot tougher to play in than the French League.
The Bolton News
  • Fabrice Muamba says Bolton need to appoint a ruthless and disciplined manager to kick-start their Championship campaign.
Lancashire Telegraph
  • Eric Black believes Blackburn Rovers' forgotten man Simon Vukcevic has a 'fresh chance' at Ewood Park - whoever finally takes the permanent reins.
The Star
  • Sheffield United will today redouble their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper ahead of Saturday's League One encounter at Preston North End.
Fulham Chronicle
  • Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been put on red alert as Ashley Cole's talks over a new Chelsea deal have hit the skids.
Manchester Evening News
  • Daniele de Rossi tops Manchester City's January wishlist as Roberto Mancini prepares for the short-term departure of Yaya Toure.
Liverpool Echo
  • Darron Gibson has handed Everton a fitness boost by moving a step closer to recovering on time from the thigh injury which has sidelined him more than a month.
The Chronicle
  • Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi could be torn between a club v country decision in January after Nigeria made it clear they are keen on his services for the African Cup of Nations.
  • In 12 years at Manchester United, John O'Shea trained and played with some of the best strikers in Premier League - and he thinks Steven Fletcher's left foot is up there with the best of them.
Newcastle and Sunderland
  • Yohan Cabaye was last night compared to Spanish legend Xavi as he prepared for his first of two big derby games in less than a week.
  • Simon Mignolet hopes the Stadium of Light crowd can play their part in earning a much-needed win for Sunderland against Newcastle.
Evening Gazette
  • Jonathan Woodgate and Marvin Emnes are expected to be fit for Middlesbrough's clash away at Brighton.
The Daily Echo
  • Southampton have become the great entertainers of Europe, generating more excitement than the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Wigan Evening Post
  • Roberto Martinez has warned Burnley they'd be wasting their time in trying to make Graeme Jones their new manager.
Birmingham Mail
  • Aston Villa keeper Shay Given has spoken for the first time about being dropped from Paul Lambert's Premier League XI and admitted: "I am gutted".
  • Will Packwood is not fazed by playing in the 'cursed' Birmingham City right-back position, despite already falling victim to injury while operating in that slot.
Express & Star
  • Jerome Thomas is ready to finally get his season underway - and launch his bid for a new Albion contract.
Yorkshire Evening Post
  • Leeds United's pursuit of winger Ryan Hall is set to be finalised today, with a three-month loan deal - with a view to a permanent move - having reportedly been struck.
The Pink un
  • Norwich City striker Simeon Jackson insists Canada are ready to rise to the challenge in tonight's make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Honduras
Reading Post
  • Reading midfielder Jem Karacan has been called-up to the Turkish national side after his recent fine form.
The Sentinel
  • Stoke City's coaching consultant Gerry Francis says the club still has to prove it's a fully established Premier League outfit.
Evening Times
  • Celtic boss Neil Lennon admits he is playing a waiting game this week as he frets over the return of his international stars.
  • The return of David Templeton will help bring an end to Rangers' dire away form in the Irn-Bru Third Division.

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