Newcastle United transfer activity has been crazy with a deal with Spanish striker, Xisco for £5.m from Deportivo. Pretty conflicted reports coming in on this and even I’m not certain as if this is a done deal or not. The Evening Chronicle says yes. Also, on loan but not confirmed is Urguayan midfielder for Valcenia, Ignacio Gonzalez

Michael Owen was offered an improved bumper deal on the table . This comes shortly after talk of reducing his wages and a tame United preformance against Arsenal. On top of that, he was ditched by Capello, so it comes to no surprise the Owen has not immediately responded to the enhanced deal. Speculation about Owen re-joining Liverpool is rife at this moment since Benitez has lost Torres to injury over a dull 0-0 draw with Villa.

Alan Smith is still strongly linked to Everton as Moyes looks to strengthen his squad. Ameobi on the other hand looks set to stay for at least a little while longer just to demonstrate once again how he can’t play in the Prem anymore.