BITS AND BOBS

Oldham are ready to take a chance on Lee Hughes should he be granted parole in the summer. The ex-West Brom striker has been in prison since August 2004 after causing death by dangerous driving.

Bayern Munich have agreed to sign Luca Toni for €11m.

Ray Ranson has withdrawn his bid to buy Manchester City. He has apparently decided to buy a brand new Skoda instead.