ASTON VILLA have confirmed Belgium star Christian Benteke has handed in a transfer request and the striker will be allowed to leave if a suitable offer is made 'within an appropriate timeframe'.
One-time EVERTON target Leroy Fer has a number of Premier League options available to him - as rumours of a switch to NORWICH grow.
CARDIFF CITY are closing in on the signing of Blackpool ace Tom Ince. It is understood that Ince and his father Paul held talks with Cardiff yesterday about a move to the Bluebirds.
Charlie Austin's move from BURNLEY to Premier League new boys HULL CITY is off after the striker reportedly failed a medical.
NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew has confirmed he wants to sign strikers Darren Bent and Loic Remy. Out-of-favour Aston Villa forward Bent and French international Remy would provide much-needed competition for Papiss Cisse at St James' Park.
