Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is showing “small signs of improvement” but remains “critically ill”, according to the London Chest Hospital.

Bolton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough defender David Wheater for an undisclosed fee.

Bolton insist they are yet to receive an official approach for French striker Nicolas Anelka despite persistent rumours linking him with a move away from the Reebok Stadium.

Sam Allardyce insists he has “no regrets” about leaving Bolton after seven and a half years as manager.

Sam Allardyce said today that his shock decision to quit Bolton was one of the hardest of his life.