Regional Paper Talk: Jan Vertonghen expects to sign new Tottenham deal

Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Wednesday's regional newspapers.

LONDON EVENING STANDARD

Jan Vertonghen has said he expects Tottenham to extend his contract by a year, keeping him at the club until 2020.

Marcos Alonso insists he is fully committed to Chelsea and has no desire to seek a move back to Spain.

Charlton's absentee owner Roland Duchatelet has said supporters' protests have no effect on him but he described investing in football as "the mistake of my life".

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Manchester City new boy Daniel Arzani has been left out of Celtic's Europa League squad.

LIVERPOOL ECHO

Rhian Brewster has revealed how a text message from Jurgen Klopp helped him know that he was in the Liverpool manager's long-term plans at Anfield.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admits he still needs to improve after signing a new five-year contract.

Everton striker Cenk Tosun has explained why he's enjoying playing under a younger and hungrier manager in Marco Silva.

NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

Martin Dubravka admits he sees himself staying at Newcastle United for a "long time" after his excellent start to life at St James' Park.

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

Aston Villa's owners have pumped a further £11m into the club to cover costs, it can be revealed.

EXPRESS & STAR

Matt Doherty has hailed Wolves new boy Joao Moutinho as 'world class' - as he admitted he questioned himself after his Leicester off-day.

FOOTBALL.LONDON

Tottenham midfielder Marcus Edwards is looking to make strides in his professional career during his loan at Eredivisie side Excelsior Rotterdam.

THE SENTINEL

Scotland Under-19s international Harry Souttar is happy to bide his time in his quest to win a first-team place at Stoke City.

THE DAILY ECHO

Danny Ings insists he hasn't given up on his England dream.

LEICESTER MERCURY

Adrien Silva has reaffirmed his commitment to Leicester City amid reports he is targeting a January return to Sporting Lisbon.

SUNDERLAND ECHO

Jack Ross expects Jerome Sinclair to be part of his matchday squad on Saturday after the forward made a surprise return to action on Tuesday night.

DERBY TELEGRAPH

Hull City boss Nigel Adkins says Chris Martin has looked "exceptional" in training since joining from Derby County - but added that the striker will still face a battle to break into the team.

NOTTINGHAM POST

Nottingham Forest are still pursuing other targets after signing midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis.

HULL DAILY MAIL

Hull City vice-chairman Ehab Allam has revealed the club could be sold before Christmas, saying a number of interested parties are currently in discussions.

LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH

Former Premier League midfielder George Boateng has joined Blackburn Rovers as coach of the club's Under-13s side.

THE PINK UN

Wes Hoolahan could be coming up against Norwich City later this season with West Brom interested in signing the former Republic of Ireland international.

READING POST

Former Reading striker Noel Hunt has claimed his biggest regret is that the Royals never had a good crack at the Premier League following their promotion in 2012.

BLACKPOOL GAZETTE

Temporary Blackpool boss Terry McPhillips has revealed he is set to hold further talks with the club's hierarchy this week over the vacant manager's position.