EX-Manchester United star Carlos Tevez says Manchester City’s new manager Roberto Mancini is the reason behind his impressive run of form. “He has set me free,” said the Argentinean.

Meanwhile, City are closing in on a swoop for Middlesbrough’s highly-rated winger Adam Johnson and Italian youngster Marco Motta.

* Hull City’s entire squad has been put up for sale as the Tigers aim to reduce their crippling £10m debt.

That news is sure to alert Bolton manager Owen Coyle, who will now up his chance for winger Kevin Kilbane.

* Bristol City manager Gary Johnson has ruled out a move for Watford’s former Burnley defender John Harley.

* John Oster could be looking for a new club after being called in for showdown talks at Doncaster Rovers. Oster and team-mate James Hayter are facing the wrath of manager Sean O’Driscoll for being held by police for allegedly being drunk and disorderly in Doncaster town centre.

* Derby County have snubbed an offer from QPR for striker Rob Hulse.

* Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is hoping to take a Chav to Tyneside - Honduran ace Oscar Chavez, who play fro Platense.

* Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is hoping to sign Crystal Palace youngster Victor Moses and Swansea star Darren Pratley as he plots a course to the Premier League.