Bitter rivals MANCHESTER CITY and MANCHESTER UNITED are involved in a straight fight for the January signature of Sunderland’s England starlet Jordan Henderson - but the 20-year-old has admitted he would prefer a move to Old Trafford rather than Eastlands.

STOKE CITY are ready to make a January move for Stephen Ireland, who has had a nightmare time since his move to ASTON VILLA.

John Terry fears he may be ruled out of action for months rather than weeks. CHELSEA’S captain has a nerve problem in his right leg and admits he has suffered the problem for months.

LIVERPOOL boss Roy Hodgson is lining up a move for French defender Rod Fanni, who plays for Rennes. But England man Glen Johnson could be shown the Anfield door in January.

Everton’s Phil Neville believes ARSENAL are genuine title contenders - especially as Arsene Wenger’s young guns appear to have added a steel to their game.

CREWE midfielders Luke Murphy and Ashley Westwood have been offered new deals.

QPR striker Rowen Vine is training with Portsmouth as he closes in on a January move.

PRESTON are considering a move for Morecambe’s Laurence Wilson.

Mike Pejic has been suspended as youth team coach of IPSWICH TOWN over allegations of bullying.

A share issue by non-league FC UNITED has topped £500,000 in just six weeks. The Manchester United breakaway club is aiming to raise £1.5million towards the£3m cost of a new stadium.