CATCH UP WITH ALL OF TODAY'S PAPER TALK

By Ryan Ghee
January 3 2006

Keep up-to-date with all of the latest paper talk with 'Unofficial Villa'.

Aston Villa are among five Premiership clubs chasing the services of Charlton midfielder Danny Murphy.

Chelsea will today complete the signing of Maniche on a season-long loan with the option of making the deal permanent for £5m at the end of the season.

Manchester United's interest in Monaco defender Patrice Evra has caused the player to go on strike until he has permission to speak to United.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp could have £20m to spend in the transfer window following Alexandre Gaydamak's investment in the club.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told Shaun Wright-Phillips he will not be able to go out on loan to get first team football.