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Thursday's English press writes about "Aston Villa" readiness to make an offer for Jermain Defoe, "Man Utd" aiming for Fernando Torres, "Lyon" considering acquiring Nicolas Anelka from "Bolton", "Liverpool" interest in a defender from "Boca Juniors", "Rangers" wanting to extend the loan agreement with "Man Utd" safe Lee Martin, and Qatar's hope to invite Sven-Goran Eriksson.
"Aston Villa" manager Martin O'Neill is prepared to make a £7 million offer for England and "Tottenham" striker Jermain Defoe. (Various)
"Man Utd" has made a new offer for Spanish national team and Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres, but found out that he would cost £25 million. ("Daily Mirror")
"West Ham" hopes to loan Chelsea's full-back Shaun Wright-Phillips until the end of the season with the option to buy him permanently for £10 million. ("The Independent")
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that he is seriously considering the possibility of buying Bolton's forward Nicolas Anelka. ("Daily Mirror")
Liverpool is ready to purchase 17-year-old left-back Emiliano Insua from Argentina's Boca Juniors for £1 million. ("Daily Express")
Charlton wants to acquire 20-year-old defender Matt Jarvis from Gillingham. ("The Independent")
Sheffield United is ready to loan out Neil Shipperley to Hull City and Alan Wright to an undisclosed Championship club. ("The Independent")
Glasgow Rangers are negotiating with Man Utd regarding extending the loan agreement of 19-year-old full-back Lee Martin. ("Daily Record")
St Mirren is prepared to offer Dundee United manager Craig Brewster a chance to revive his player career and wants to sign a short-term contract with him. ("Daily Express")
West Ham legend Trevor Brooking believes that his former club, after a recent takeover, should not expect to immediately qualify for the Champions League and should set more realistic goals. ("Daily Star")
Former England national team manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been informed about the opportunity to become the new Qatar national team coach with a £5 million annual salary. ("Daily Mail")
New Dunfermline team coach Stephen Kenny hopes that the new training regime will alleviate the team's injury problems. ("The Herald")
