Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka is too expensive for Lyon according to the French club’s president Jean-Michel Aulas.

Bolton report no new injury worries following the return of several first-team players from a fortnight’s international duty.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has spoken of his delight at snapping up Salva Ballesta on loan subject to the 27-year-old Valencia striker passing a medical.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce is still aiming to bring in a couple of new players before the transfer window closes on Friday.