Football Corner

Many deals have already been agreed and many deals are yet to be agreed but here are some of the latest bits n' pieces that you might want to take a look at. Mark Delaney has handed in a transfer request at Aston Villa after not being granted a new deal.The Wales international returned from injury in Saturday's home defeat to Manchester United but has grown frustrated at the club's reluctance to discuss fresh terms. His contract at Villa Park is due to expire at the end of the season but he has said he wants to leave so watch out to see how that one develops over January.

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of Brann Bergen's Paul Scharner.The Austrian centre half has inked a three-and-a-half year deal with the club that will see him move on a free transfer from South West Norway once the transfer window opens in January."Wigan is a club in a great position with a big ambition," Scharner told the club's official website."They want to be one of the best clubs in the country and that is exactly the same for me. To play in the Premiership is a dream for me because, as a player, you want to test yourself against the best. Interesting little deal their by Wigan because I have heard he is a decent player.

And finally, a bit of news from around the rest of Europe. Valencia's Italian striker Marco Di Vaio has joined French side Monaco on a six-month loan contract with the option of a permanent deal. The Italian has found himself frozen out at The Mestalla following the summer arrival of David Villa.He has made only two league starts this term and is desperate for regular action to try and boost his hopes of being named in Italy's World Cup squad. I think this is a great deal by Monaco because I believe Di Vaio is a handy little striker and I hope he does well their.

By the way, be sure to keep checking the blog especially in January because of the Transfer Window and you will be sure you get all the latest news and gossip from the footballing world.