Conference side Gateshead have signed winger Callum Roberts and striker Adam Campbell from Premier League side Newcastle United on 28-day youth loan deals.

Campbell, 20, has made five substitute appearances for his parent club, in addition to loan spells at Carlisle, St Mirren and Fleetwood Town.

Roberts, 17, was handed his first-team bow at Leicester City in the FA Cup having impressed at academy level.

Liam Stones:, external It's good to see positive comments about Torres again.

In case you've not heard, Fernando Torres scored two beauties for Atletico Madrid, external in their Copa del Rey tie against neighbours Real Madrid last night. Rolling back the years...

Former Ireland boss Andy Kelly has been appointed England Academy team coach, after Richard Marshall stepped down to focus on his role at Halifax.

The 54-year-old has most recently been head of youth at Huddersfield Giants, having taken Ireland to the World Cup in 2008.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says that attacker Stevan Jovetic will stay at the club despite the £28m signing of Swansea striker Wilfried Bony earlier this week.

Pellegrini said that Bony is a replacement for Alvaro Negredo who has joined Valencia on a loan in September ahead of a move to the Spanish side.

"Bony is replacing Alvaro, not Jovetic. Stevan is a v important player for us. " said Pellegrini.

"We sold Alvaro because he had personal problems and did not want to continue here."

Opta Joe:, external Jermain Defoe has only scored two goals in his last 18 Premier League appearances at White Hart Lane.

Former Tottenham striker Defoe, 32, is set to make his Sunderland debut against his former club tomorrow.

James Stevenson on Twitter:, external "Jermaine Defoe is a great signing for Sunderland. Can't say it ensures PL survival but it should go some way to doing so."

Ipswich Town have signed Colchester United striker Freddie Sears for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old, whose Colchester contract was set to run out this summer, has agreed a deal until 2017.

The former England Under-21 international began his career with West Ham and was tipped for big things after scoring the winning goal on his debut for the Hammers, aged 18, in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Blackburn in March 2008.

He has scored 14 goals for the League One side this term.

Let's stick with Jermain Defoe, who is expected to make his Sunderland debut tomorrow against... his former club Tottenham.

The Black Cats registered the 32-year-old England striker with the Premier League before today's 12:00 deadline so he is eligible to play at White Hart Lane.

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Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore on Twitter: , external"Defoe 3+ deal shows modern player power. Least effective time of his career,best contract. Says "don't give it me, can you risk relegation?"

Defoe's contract is reportedly worth £70,000 a week., external

We've heard about Manuel Pellegrini's injury woes (see 13:03) - has he been handed any fitness boosts to counter those? Yes he has!

Skipper Vincent Kompany returned to the bench for last weekend's draw at Everton following a hamstring injury and is now "100% fit", says the City boss.

City boss Manuel Pellegrini splashed out a fee which could rise up to £28m for Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony earlier this week. But is he willing to spend any more cash this January?

"We will see. At the moment we are not thinking of that," says the Chilean.

"I always say that the transfer window is open to the end of January so we will see what happens in future. But I think we have the squad for the rest of the season."

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Sunderland have complete the signing of Jermain Defoe on a three-and-half year deal from Toronto FC.

Jozy Altidore has moved in the opposite direction as part of the deal that has brought the 32-year-old former Tottenham and West Ham striker to the Stadium of Light.

"It is a great club and I've always enjoyed coming up here and playing against Sunderland because of the stadium and the supporters," said Defoe.

"It is a great place to play and I'm really looking forward to it."

Straight into the team news ahead of Arsenal's visit to the Etihad. And one man who won't be facing his old club is ex-Gunners midfielder Samir Nasri.

The Frenchman, 27, will be out for around three weeks after picking up a calf problem in training, says City boss Manuel Pellegrini.

Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko (calf) will undergo a fitness test before the Chilean decides on whether he is fit to play.

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Tottenham face Sunderland this Saturday and Mauricio Pochettino is due to give the Spurs side of things shortly.

Will he be more punctual with the press than Manuel Pellegrini?

Manuel Pellegrini's ears must have been burning. Here is the Manchester City boss (along with the back of a journalist's head)...

And telling you about Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini's latest bit of silverware (see 12:50) leads us nicely into his pre-Arsenal news conference.

We are expecting the Chilean to face the waiting journalists about...10 minutes ago. But he appears to be fashionably late.

Defending champions City, who are second and two points adrift of leaders Chelsea, host fifth-placed Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool striker Fabio Borni says he is playing for his Anfield future from now until the end of the season.

"This is really the season for me. I haven't played much, I don't know why, but that's not up to me," he told the Liverpool Echo. , external

"I'm working hard every day to show the manager that I can help. I want to prove myself here."

The 23-year-old, who has made 13 appearances this season, was linked with moves to Sunderland, where he was on loan last season, and QPR last summer.

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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been named as the Premier League Manager of the Month for December.

The Chilean led the defending champions to 16 points from a possible 18 as they moved closer to leaders Chelsea.

Championship strugglers Millwall have signed Watford forward Diego Fabbrini on a 93-day loan deal.

The 24-year-old, who has not featured for the Hornets since September, will be with the Lions until 19 April.

Championship side Rotherham United confirm the loan signing of ex-Manchester United and Tottenham defender Zeki Fryers, 22, from Crystal Palace.

"Zeki is a young man that first came to my attention when he was simply outstanding as a youngster at Manchester Utd," says Millers boss Steve Evans.

"He will train with the group today and will be included in the 18 for the game against Bournemouth tomorrow."