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Wednesday's English press writes about a possible farewell of Andrej Shevchenko to "Chelsea", Manchester City's desire to bring back Shaun Wright-Phillips, Liverpool's attempt to sign Jermain Defoe, two potential targets for Aston Villa, Fernando Ricksen's contract with Zenit, Middlesbrough's agreement to part ways with Gaizka Mendieta, David Beckham's hope to win trophies at Real Madrid, Hertha's Yildiray Basturko's desire to move to Tottenham and the testing of goal line technology in the Italian league.
London's Chelsea may allow forward Andrej Shevchenko to be loaned back to his former Milan club. ("The Sun")
Alternatively, "Blues" owner Roman Abramovich may demand the out-of-form 30-year-old Ukrainian - his close friend - to stay and play. ("Daily Star")
Manchester City wants to bring back winger Shaun Wright-Phillips from Chelsea. ("Daily Mirror")
But Manchester City must reconcile with the fact that the English champions are targeting the young star of the club, Micah Richards, for £15 million. ("Daily Mirror", "The Times")
Liverpool will fight "Man Utd" for the right to acquire Tottenham forward Jermain Defoe and as part of the deal may offer Craig Bellamy. ("Daily Mirror")
Aston Villa wants Rapid Vienna defender Markus Katzer and Blackburn captain Lucas Neill. ("Daily Mirror")
Glasgow Celtic reluctantly agreed to sell Stephen Pearson in January, with Derby County favorites to acquire the defender. ("Daily Record", "Daily Express")
Celtic are considering making an offer in January for Aberdeen defender Russell Anderson. ("Daily Express")
Fernando Ricksen, on loan from Rangers, signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Zenit in St. Petersburg after a successful season. ("The Herald", "The Scotsman")
Rangers will sell Fernando Ricksen to Zenit in St. Petersburg, Russia for £1 million after his successful loan. ("The Sun")
Norwich is contemplating offering £450,000 for Hibernian full-back Ivan Sproule. ("Daily Express")
Wolves and former Celtic defender Jackie McNamara may return to the Scottish Premier League and join Hibernian. ("Daily Record")
Birmingham will try to sign Arsenal forward Nicklas Bendtner on loan for £3 million longer. ("Daily Mirror")
Middlesbrough will listen to offers for former Valencia defender Gaizka Mendieta in January. ("Daily Star")
David Beckham will not leave Real Madrid in January because he still hopes to win trophies this season with Fabio Capello's team. (Various)
Berlin's Hertha playmaker Yildiray Basturk is interested in a possible move to Tottenham. ("The Guardian")
Tottenham want Derby's young defender Giles Barnes. ("Daily Express")
Kilmarnock hope to extend the contract with goalkeeper Chad Harper. (Various)
Newcastle coach Lee Clark is unhappy with BBC expert Mark Lawrence's criticism of the "Magpies" team.
Hibernian told defensive duo Kevin Thomson and Scott Brown that their wages will not be raised. ("Daily Record")
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the next four matches will determine the club's season. (Various)
Goal line technology will be tested on Sunday in the Italian league. ("The Guardian")
Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia has learned that his future at the club may be as a defensive midfielder. ("The Times")
Gretna may abandon plans to build a new stadium and try to share Palmerston Park with Queen of the South club. (Various)"
