CATCH UP WITH ALL OF TODAY'S PAPER TALK

By Ryan Ghee
February 28 2006

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

Chelsea have reportedly won the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack in the summer.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is prepared to make Martin O'Neill one of the best paid managers in the game in order to bring him to St James' Park.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is hoping to sign Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen in the summer.

West Ham boss Alan Pardew has still not given up hope of signing Porto striker Benni McCarthy.

Bolton midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed that he will sign a new contract if the club qualify for Europe this season.