Manchester City are ready to make Newcastle United a 10million offer they cannot refuse for unhappy goalkeeper Shay Given.

Birthday boy James Milner grabbed both goals as Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the FA Cup for only the second time in eight seasons - but they were given a scare by Gillingham.

Juventus are weighing up a shock move for Newcastle striker Michael Owen - four years after they tried to sign the England frontman from Liverpool.

Shay Given underlined his importance to Newcastle with a superb display to keep out Hull in the FA Cup. The keeper looked far from unsettled as he produced a number of fine saves.

Newcastle United striker Michael Owen will reject any overtures from former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan as he is not keen on moving abroad again.

Inter Milan are preparing to make a January move for Newcastle striker Michael Owen. San Siro boss Jose Mourinho has been told he will have to wait until the end of the season before the club can secure their first choice: Didier Drogba.

Mike Ashley must spend big in the transfer window to win over sceptical Newcastle fans and plug gaps in the squad, according to manager Joe Kinnear.

Mike Ashley must spend big in the transfer window to win over sceptical Newcastle fans and plug gaps in the squad, according to manager Joe Kinnear.

Burnley are determined to make Doncaster pay for their Boxing Day misery against Barnsley, and Owen Coyle believes top scorer Martin Paterson has provided the example.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen has announced he will not make a decision about his future until the end of the season.