CATCH UP WITH ALL OF TODAY'S PAPER TALK

By Ryan Ghee
January 9 2006

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

The Comer Group, the financial force behind the proposed takeover of Aston Villa, has confirmed that the deal is still 'in good shape', just a little bit behind schedule.

Charlton striker Francis Jeffers will move to Championship side Millwall during the transfer window.

Manchester City are hoping to sign Steed Malbranque, Danny Murphy and Dean Ashton.

Portsmouth's new signing Benjani Mwaruwari wants to miss the African Nations Cup in order to help his new club in their battle against relegation.