Young Arsenal striker Jay Simpson is set to join West Bromwich Albion on-loan until the end of the season. The 20-year-old spent last season at Millwall and would provide competition for places following an injury to Ishmael Miller.
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce confirms that Robbie Fowler will not be offered an extension to his short-term contract at the club. Fowler, 33, is now a free agent.
Sunderland caretaker boss Ricky Sbragia admits El-Hadji Diouf could leave the club in the January transfer window. “If Dioufy wants to go, he’s free to go,” Sbragia says.
Non-league Droylsden stun Chesterfield with a 2-1 win in their FA Cup second-round replay. A brace from Seann Newton gives them the win, with Jack Lester on target for the League Two side before getting sent off late on. Droylsden now face Ipswich at Portman Road in the third round.