* Tabloid hacks are no doubt licking their lips at the prospect of Jermaine Pennant joining Craig Bellamy at Liverpool. £6.2m is the reported price.
* Another tabloid star, Joey Barton signs a contract with City until 2010.
* Niall Quinn confirms that he will act as manager as Sunderland as well as being the chairman.
* The Indie report that Andy Cole is set for a move to Bolton from the Wastelands.
* Quinton Fortune is set to finally sign for Bolton today according to his agent Francis Martin: "We expect the deal to be concluded tomorrow as Bolton have a game in Scotland. Everything has been agreed in principle. Quinton has been training hard with Bolton and his fitness is not an issue. He has been delighted at the treatment received from the backroom staff. He is looking forward to wearing Bolton's colours and getting some regular games under his belt."
* Ferdinand's girlfriend gives birth to a boy. Lorenz is the name.
* Alan Smith is back in training. A United spokesman said: "Everyone was thrilled to see Alan at training. He was the surprise face at the ground, there's no doubt about that."