Newcastle have made an improved bid of �9m for Leeds defender Jonathan Woodgate. If it is accepted then Leeds boss Terry Venables could quit Elland Road. (Various)

Spurs have offered �3m for Michael Ricketts, but Bolton want �6m for their England striker. (The Sun)

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Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren hopes to hand Malcolm Christie a derby debut against Newcastle on Saturday. The Derby County striker and team-mate Chris Riggott continued to hold talks on Teesside on Wednesday. (Daily Star)

Everton have shelved their interest in Celtic's Colin Healy, leaving Leeds as the favourites to land the Republic of Ireland international. (Daily Express)

Ipswich boss Joe Royle is confident he can complete a �300,000 deal for Everton keeper Paul Gerrard before the transfer window closes. (The Sun)

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