“We are hoping to get a couple of players in because it is a long season ahead of us.”

This quote is from MON on Sky Sports today which for me is a contrast to the quotes he gave a few weeks ago.

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“I wouldn’t see at this minute us being active in bringing players in January. Things change, but as we speak I don’t think we will be bringing people in unless somebody left the club”

So we go into the next few weeks with maybe a clearer indication of what could happen, maybe more outs than in but I am certain we are looking strongly.

There are further strong rumours of Gardner leaving Villa Park and his absence today seems to confirm these, I hope he has the sense to go to wolves and not the dark side ! Of course Shorey yesterday had his loan deal to Forest extended yesterday which will be likely to result in a permanent move.

MON also said yesterday that he takes no notice of the rumours linking Heskey with Liverpool however if he is looking to bring players in then you have to suspect that as per his previous statement that maybe the rumour is stronger than we and MON may lead us to believe.

Especially as links with Liverpool and Chelsea are in the News of the World and Daily Mail tonight.

The Daily Star has now linked Carew to a move to Liverpool.

Of course please keep up to date with all the rumours here.