MICK McCarthy hopes to cure his wobbly Wolves defence by signing giant Belgian Jelle van Damme from Anderlecht.

Barnsley boss Mark Robins is hoping to sign Derek Riordan from Hibernian for a fee in the region of £500,000.

Italian outfit Parma want to sign Jermaine Beckford from Leeds United - and will battle Everton for his signature.

Former Accrington man Ian Craney, who spent most of last season on loan at Morecambe from Huddersfield, is a target for Blue Square Premier new boys Fleetwood Town.

David Beckham could land a shock coaching role as England head to the World Cup. Fabio Capello believes the former skipper’s experience would be invaluable in South Africa.

Bury striker Dabby Carlton, who missed most of the season with a torn cruciate ligament, is a summer target for Bradford City.

Cesc Fabregas is ready to quit Arsenal and sign for Barcelona.

Chelsea are ready to make a £35m bid to sign Liverpool’s Fernando Torres.

Michael Owen says this year will be England’s year and insists it is time the Three Lions lifted the World Cup.

Birmingham City want to sign Fulham’s Bobby Zamora.