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Aston Villa and Fulham are battling to land Portsmouth starlet Ryan Williams, Sky Sports understands.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has told rival clubs they would be wasting their time if they tabled bids for his services.

Wigan have completed the signing of Chilean winger Jean Beausejour from Birmingham on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Walsall manager Dean Smith claimed his players must show more mental resolve if they are avoid another relegation battle.

On-loan Chesterfield defender Aaron Downes is keen to extend his stay at Bristol Rovers after joining on an initial one-month deal.

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson remains keen to strengthen his squad amid reports he wants to sign Stoke winger Ben Marshall.

Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson lamented his side's injury nightmare after Tuesday's 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in League Two.

Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia is set to find out the extent of his heel injury on Wednesday.

Sky Sports understands that a host of clubs have made enquiries for Bolton striker Kevin Davies.

Sammy Moore scored an 88th-minute winner as AFC Wimbledon left it late to beat Macclesfield 2-1.

Notts County made it five home games without a win as Martin Allen's decision to make sweeping changes backfired in a 0-0 draw with Preston.

Sky Sports sources understand the FA will take no further action regarding Peter Crouch's apparent 'eye poke' on Jonas Olsson.

Sky Sports understands FC Copenhagen captain Zanka Jorgensen is having a medical at PSV Eindhoven.

Sky Sports understands Birmingham's Jean Beausejour is undergoing a medical at Wigan ahead of his proposed move.

On-loan Leicester defender Tom Parkes has expressed his desire to continue playing for League Two side Burton Albion.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has revealed that a number of his players have been contacted about their availability for the Great Britain Olympics football side.

Sky Sports understands Wolves have taken former Celtic player Mark Fotheringham on trial.

West Ham's promising midfielder Oliver Lee is on trial at rival Championship club Derby.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted he is struggling to bring in players who can make an instant impact in the Premier League.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has praised Stephen Warnock's response after dropping the defender for the weekend win at Wolves.

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster has no intention of coming out of international retirement for Euro 2012.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has shrugged off rumours that he is facing the sack at Molineux.

Nigel Pearson has called on his players to show more consistency after Leicester beat Southampton 2-0 at St Mary's.

Southampton missed the chance to return to the Championship summit after David Nugent and Matt Mills gave Leicester a 2-0 victory at St Mary's.

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jamie O'Hara hopes he is close to returning from his double hernia operation.

Macclesfield have launched an appeal against the red card given to Nat Brown during Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Swindon.

Leicester midfielder Yuki Abe's contract has been cancelled by mutual consent so he can return to Japan.

Fabian Delph is hoping to stay with Leeds United for the remainder of the season after joining on loan from Aston Villa.

West Brom's James Morrison has apologised to Stoke fans for the manner in which he celebrated scoring the opener on Saturday.

Team news for Monday evening's Championship clash between Southampton and Leicester at St Mary's Stadium.

Premier League side Aston Villa are set to take Jamaican starlet Brian Brown on trial.

A round-up of Saturday's League One action.

Sky Sports understands Leicester are lining up a loan move for Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso.

Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson could not fault his players despite watching them slip to a 1-0 defeat at Swindon.

Sky Sports understands a host of clubs are tracking Derby ace James Bailey.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has defended James Morrison after an apparent gesture made by the midfielder in the victory at Stoke.

Wolves midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is to undergo further assessment on the eye injury that required a trip to hospital.

Paolo Di Canio was sent to the stands as his Swindon side maintained their promotion hopes with a 1-0 win over 10-man Macclesfield.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish would be happy to sign Robbie Keane on a permanent basis if the two-goal hero was interested.

Andy Thorn was full of praise for new recruit Alex Nimely after the striker inspired Coventry to a much-needed 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.

Notts County fought back from a goal down to snatch a valuable 1-1 home draw against promotion hopefuls MK Dons.

Alex McLeish was full of praise for Robbie Keane as the striker scored twice in the second half to secure victory for Aston Villa against Wolves.

Carlisle's League One play-off hopes took a knock as Alex Nicholls fired a late penalty to earn Walsall a 1-1 draw at Brunton Park.

Adi Yussuf came off the bench to earn a point for Burton at Bradford with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw in Saturday's League Two clash.

Chris Hughton is stayed grounded after Birmingham City moved into the top six while Watford boss Sean Dyche remains positive.

Macclesfield boss Gary Simpson insists it will take time for new signings Ben Mills and Michael Bakare to adapt to professional football.

Macclesfield have signed Dwaine Mattis until the end of the season after his contract with Chesterfield was cancelled.

Fabian Delph has expressed his excitement at sealing a return to Leeds United on loan from Aston Villa.

Andy Thorn admits other players could follow Lukas Jutkiewicz out of Coventry City this transfer window if the right bids come in.

Alex McLeish has called on Robbie Keane to become a hero at Aston Villa by scoring against Wolves.

Roy Hodgson believes West Brom 'perhaps have to start looking elsewhere' after seeing a bid rejected for Liam Ridgewell.

Mick McCarthy does not believe resting players in the FA Cup has put him under pressure to win at Aston Villa.

Roy Hodgson and Martin Jol have both rejected speculation linking West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie with a switch to Fulham.

Northampton have signed Leicester's Chris Weale on one-month loan deal after the goalkeeper failed to hold down a place with the Foxes.

Team news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between West Ham and Nottingham Forest at Upton Park.

Team news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Coventry and Middlesbrough at the Ricoh Arena.

Team news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Burnley and Derby County at Turf Moor.

Team news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Birmingham and Watford at St Andrew's.

Sky Sports understands Leeds are bringing Fabian Delph back to Elland Road on loan from Aston Villa.

Southampton top and Leicester mid-table... Beags says the Championship hasn't gone to script!

Walsall's League One clash at home to Notts County has been rearranged for Tuesday, January 31.

Sky Sports understands Leicester have signed Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

Derby County striker Steve Davies continued his comeback from a fractured skull by playing the full 90 minutes of a Derbyshire Cup clash.

Former Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll has linked up with Nottingham Forest as a member of Steve Cotterill's coaching staff.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy was left furious at an FA Cup elimination at the hands of Birmingham.

Chesterfield edged an entertaining first leg of the JPT Northern Final at the B2net Stadium with a 2-1 victory over Oldham.

Leicester skipper Matt Mills has paid tribute to centre-half partner Sean St Ledger after seeing him return to the Foxes side in style on Tuesday.

Sky Sports understands that Leicester are lining up a move for Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

After a truly forgettable FA Cup third-round replay, Birmingham defeated under-pressure Mick McCarthy's Wolves 1-0 at Molineux.

Kevan Hurst is desperate to get back to full fitness and make an impact on the second half of Walsall's season.

Wolves captain Roger Johnson has backed his under-fire manager Mick McCarthy and insists that he and his team-mates are behind him.

Stephen Ireland says he is close to recapturing his best form at Aston Villa thanks to Alex McLeish

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson has no plans to sell Peter Odemwingie after revealing there was a 'semi-jocular' approach to sign him on loan.

Steve McClaren knows he has taken a risk in returning to Twente but is keen to carry on where he left off with the 2010 champions.

Sky Sports understands Derby County winger Lee Croft has joined SPL side St Johnstone on loan for the remainder of the season.

Owen Coyle was almost satisfied with his Bolton side's 2-0 home victory over Macclesfield in their FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday night.

Steve Cotterill admits Nottingham Forest endured a 'tough' and 'difficult' evening as they crashed out of the FA Cup to local rivals Leicester.

First-half goals from Kevin Davies and Martin Petrov saw Bolton to victory in their FA Cup third-round replay against Macclesfield.

Jermaine Beckford scored a hat-trick as Leicester made the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the King Power Stadium.

Reported Premier League target Brett Holman has reiterated his desire for a foreign move but is yet to receive any firm interest.

Birmingham have confirmed they have rejected an undisclosed offer from West Brom for Liam Ridgewell.

Mick McCarthy believes Wolves striker Steve Fletcher is up there with the Premier League's best on current form.

Sky Sports understands a several clubs are waiting in the wings to make a move for Blackburn defender Scott Dann.

Sky Sports understands Leicester City have joined the chase for Fleetwood hot-shot Jamie Vardy.

West Brom striker Shane Long is confident he will soon be back to full fitness after a spell on the sidelines.

Chesterfield will hold a pitch inspection ahead of their Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area final against Oldham on Tuesday.

Coventry City have signed Hermann Hreidarsson from Portsmouth on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Wolves captain Roger Johnson feels the club's improved defensive displays could prove the key to climbing the table.

Team news ahead of Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area final first-leg between Chesterfield and Oldham at the B2net Stadium.

The Football League has launched a nationwide search to find the new 'npower Fan of the Year'.