By Ryan Ghee
December 23 2005

Keep up-to-date with all of the latest paper talk with 'Unofficial Villa'. Aston Villa defender Mark Delaney has handed in a written transfer request to the club's board.

Meanwhile, David O'Leary has been told that he might not have the funds to bring in Robert Huth from Chelsea during the transfer window.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness wants Alan Shearer to continue playing for at least another season.

Arsenal will wait until the summer to make a move for Feyenoord striker Dirk Kuyt.

Charlton are hoping to sign Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner for £2m in January.

The Addicks are also considering a move for Everton striker Marcus Bent.

Liverpool have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Serbia and Montenegro defender Nemanja Vidic.