BOBS AND BITS

Last updated : 05 January 2006 By Ed

* Luke Chadwick signed for Stoke yesterday for £100,000 after a 'successful' loan spell

* Alleged United target Patrice Evra can leave Monaco according to their director of sport Jean-Luc Ettori. The Indie say that Silvestre could be a victim if the move goes through. The Guardian say that talks have started.

"Experience has taught me not to keep a player against his will," Ettori told lequipe. "There are offers and we will simply study them. The president (Monaco president Michel Pastor) and the vice-president (Gerard Brianti) have met his agent. A decision will be taken.

"We know how good a player he is and how hard it will be to replace him. If a club wants him they need to name a price.

"It's important Monaco receive his value even if it's difficult to keep a player against his will."

* Meanwhile, back on the farm. Leeds are keen to extend Liam Miller's stay.

* The Guardian claim that Leeds will have to pay creditors £5million if they get promoted.

* The Telegraph predict that Newcastle will Souness and 'his departure could be announced this morning'

* From Sky: 'Laurent Robert's arrival in Benfica is to signal the departure of Simao Sabrosa, with Manchester United emerging as possible suitors for the Portuguese midfielder.