Matthew Upson's agent has claimed the Birmingham central defender "sees his future elsewhere" which is likely to spark a scramble for his signature from several Premiership clubs in January.

Alan Pardew is “flattered” by West Ham’s interest in him and would have spoken to them about the vacant Upton Park manager’s job had Reading not rebuffed an approach, according to his agent.

Teddy Sheringham’s transfer to Portsmouth is not yet cut and dried and his agent has suggested the player will listen to other offers before signing on the dotted line.

Teddy Sheringham's agent has added to speculation that the Manchester United striker may leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.