McGeady in demand: Leeds boss Steve Evans has confirmed his side’s interest in the Irish international, but says there is Premier League clubs hoping to acquire his services as well.

“Speaking to Aiden’s representatives, he may have options in the Premier League,” Evans told reporters.

“I do like Aiden McGeady but there has been no further chat with him in the last 10 days.

“But if he were to consider a Championship club then Leeds must be at the front of that thought process — we’re the biggest, most outstanding club in the league.

“That doesn’t mean we’re top of the league but we’re the big club that players look at.”

Townsend set for €15 million switch: Andros Townsend is currently undergoing a medical at Newcastle, as the England international prepares to make a €15 million move from Tottenham.

Bale’s second thoughts: Gareth Bale has reportedly been scared off a €131 million move to United by the uncertainty currently at the club.

West Brom say no to Balotelli: West Brom, who have been linked with Mario Balotelli, say they are not interested in signing the controversial striker.

Remy’s Newcastle chance: Newcastle’s hopes of signing Loic Remy are understood to be dependent on Alexandre Pato joining the London club.

Suarez to Watford: Fiorentina midfielder Mario Suarez is close to joining Watford, according to reports.

Retro deal of the day: Fabrizio Ravanelli to Middlesbrough

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For a short period, Bryan Robson’s Middlesbrough were arguably the most exciting team in the Premier League as epitomised by the capture of Fabrizio Ravanelli.

Fresh off winning the Champions League with Juventus, Ravanelli joined Boro in a £7 million (€9 million) transfer.

The Italian international scored 17 goals in 35 appearances during his year in the Premier League, including a hat-trick on his debut against Liverpool. Ravanelli’s Middlesbrough reached the final of both domestic cup competitions, but lost out to Chelsea and Leicester respectively.

And despite Ravanelli’s prolific form, the club were relegated that season, and so the highest paid footballer in the Premier League at the time left to join Marseille in the summer.

Ravanelli returned to England with Derby in 2001, for whom he scored 14 goals in 49 appearances, and also had spells at Dundee, Lazio and Perugia among others. Since retiring, he has coached both Juventus’ youth team and French Ligue 1 side AC Ajaccio.

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