O'Neill Could Rescue Former Birmingham Star

Jermaine Pennant could be set for a shock return to the Premier League with Aston Villa. Pennant, who used to play for Villa’s bitter rivals Birmingham, is not enjoying life in Spain with Real Zaragoza. He has yet to score in La Liga this season following his summer switch from Portsmouth and the former Arsenal midfielder is now pining for a move back to the Premier League. Martin O’Neill has noted Pennant’s situation and despite his links with Birmingham, the Villa manager is ready to make a January move for the 26-year-old.

Source: The Mirror

Hull Cash In On Palace Money Troubles

Hull want to cash in on Crystal Palace’s money problems by taking Darren Ambrose on the cheap. The Eagles’ worries deepened last weekend after the club’s staff were asked to take a 10-day pay delay. Palace are preparing to hold a fire sale of their top talent with teenage stars Victor Moses and Nathaniel Clyne already attracting Premier League interest. And Tigers boss Phil Brown is plotting a cut-price £1m move for former Newcastle and Charlton star Ambrose, who has scored 12 goals this season.

Source: Daily Star

Notts County Line Up One Cap Wonder

Big-spending Notts County are poised to rescue former England star Francis Jeffers from his Sheffield Wednesday nightmare. Jeffers has been frozen out at Hillsborough this season and is desperate to find a new club when the transfer window reopens. The former Arsenal, Everton and Blackburn striker was placed on the transfer list in September after being sent off for headbutting in a Carling Cup tie at Port Vale.

Source: The Mirror

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