Ex-BARNSLEY manager Danny Wilson is set for a return to Oakwell 14 years after leading them to the Premier League. Wilson is favourite to replace Mark Robins, who has quit the club.

The Football Association hope to convince Chester-born Jaguares de Chiapas striker Antonio Michael Pedroza Whitham, 20, to play for England should he fail to make the breakthrough with Mexico.

Winger Neil Wainwright has been released by MORECAMBE.

NEWCASTLE are lining up a bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole. The 27-year-old could be available for £7m.

Former Accrington Stanley star Bobby Grant could be on his way out of SCUNTHORPE with BURTON ALBION interested in making a move.

Striker John Carew, 31, has said he wants to quit ASTON VILLA and make his loan move to STOKE permanent.

WEST HAM captain Scott Parker is expected to lead the exodus from the relegated club, with TOTTENHAM set to compete against Manchester City and Arsenal to land the 30-year-old.

FLEETWOOD TOWN keeper Scott Davies is on the radar of ROCHDALE.

Chris Hughton is in pole position for the WEST HAM job after former England boss Steve McClaren ruled himself out of the running - five hours after saying he was interested.

MANCHESTER CITY are planning a £25m bid for Everton's 26-year-old left-back Leighton Baines.

TOTTENHAM attacking midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, 28, has dismissed fears he will try to engineer a move so he can play Champions League football next season.