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Football News Roundup – January 31, 2012

• McCarthy laughs off rumours
  Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has made light of recent reports claiming he had quit the club, and admits he is still frantically searching for fresh faces.
• Forest confirm Bamford bid
  Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cotterill has confirmed Chelsea have made a £1.5million bid for teenage striker Patrick Bamford.
• Spireites seal Wembley date
  Chesterfield are through to the JPT final after winning 1-0 at Oldham in the Northern area final second-leg to seal a 3-1 aggregate success.
• Hammers keen on Beckford
  Sky Sports understands West Ham have made an enquiry for Leicester striker Jermaine Beckford.
• Reyes could make Seagulls return
  Sky Sports understands Brighton are poised to re-sign Gonzola Jara Reyes on loan from West Brom.
• Foxes clinch Morgan swoop
  Leicester have completed the signing of Wes Morgan from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.
• Walsall v Notts County preview
  Team news for Tuesday's League One clash between Walsall and Notts County to the Banks's Stadium.
• Forest confirm Guedioura loan
  Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Wolves midfielder Adlene Guedioura on loan until the end of the season.
• Blackpool v Coventry preview
  Team news for Tuesday evening's Championship clash between Blackpool and Coventry at Bloomfield Road (8pm).