All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news, you can use the links to go to the news paper or media which published the story, this will be a daily round up of what the papers have been saying

20th January

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas thinks English football should seriously consider following the Spanish model by allowing Premier League clubs to field "B" sides in the Football League - or even permitting the purchase of smaller rivals for use as feeder teams — to allow young prospects the best possible chance of fulfilling their talent.
Full story: the Times (subscription required)
 
Villas-Boas also insisted striker Fernando Torres has not developed a "mental weakness" after being forced to play second-fiddle to Drogba.
Full story: Daily Mirror
 
The campaign for safe standing areas to be incorporated into top-level football grounds has received a major boost, after Aston Villa said they are examining introducing a standing section at Villa Park.
Full story: the Guardian
 
United goalkeeper David de Gea may need to undergo eye surgery before the end of the season.
Full story: the Guardian
 
United defender Nemanja Vidic insists United don't fear City and believes the Reds are the only team in the city that will win trophies consistently.
Full story: Manchester Evening News
 
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has hailed the "immense talent" of loan signing midfielder Josh McEachran.
Full story: the Sun
  
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside believes the club would not be fighting relegation if he had persuaded Benfica to let him keep on-loan striker Rodrigo at the Reebok this season.
Full story: Bolton News

Dimitar Berbatov's agent insists the Manchester United striker is not going anywhere in this month's transfer window.
Full story: the Daily Mirror
 
Roma have enquired about Manchester United's Ravel Morrison, the subject of a failed bid from Newcastle recently. Full story: talkSPORT
 
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to do battle over Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.
Full story: Daily Mail
 
Shanghai Shenhua have confirmed talks are ongoing with Chelsea over a deal for striker Didier Drogba, and have admitted they are hopeful the transfer can be sealed by Monday.
Full story: Metro
 
Stoke chairman Peter Coates says striker Kenwyne Jones is not for sale, and denies reports of a £5m offer from Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal. Full story: Stoke Sentinel
 
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is ready to pick up £43m in wages if his £31m move to Paris St Germain goes ahead.
Full story: the Sun
 
Tevez's media advisor has said Inter Milan and AC Milan are not out of the race to sign the City striker.
Full story: talkSPORT
 
West Brom have revealed profits of £9m as boss Roy Hodgson aims to dive into the transfer market with Cardiff midfielder Peter Whittingham and Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard both targets.
Full story: the Sun
 
Bolton are looking to sign Welsh international defender Danny Collins from Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mail