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Blackburn Rovers

Entering the home straight or lagging behind? Brad Friedel and David Bentley want to leave and Newcastle United are interested in Stephen Warnock, the defender. The club have rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Bentley, but a deal is expected, with Paul Robinson moving to replace Friedel, who could join Aston Villa.

Satisfied customers or holding out for a bargain? The only imminent arrival appears to be Carlos Villanueva, the attacking midfield player from Chile, who is set to join from Audax Italiano. Keith Andrews, the Milton Keynes Dons midfield player, has been linked with the club and Segundo Castillo, the Red Star Belgrade midfield player, is on trial.

In None.

Out P Enckelman (Cardiff, free), B Berner, S Henchoz (released), R De Vita (Livingston, free).

Preseason matches Today Hoffenheim (in Kufstein, Austria). Guadiana Cup (St Antonio, Portugal): Friday Benfica. Saturday Sporting Lisbon. Aug 2 Wolves (a). Aug 9 NAC Breda (h).

Bolton Wanderers

Entering the home straight or lagging behind? Gary Megson has been busy reshaping his squad with the acquisition of Fabrice Muamba and Johan Elmander for a combined £16 million, although the manager is still on the lookout for more reinforcements. James Harper, the Reading midfield player, is under consideration.

Satisfied customers or holding out for a bargain? Bolton have rejected a £1 million bid from West Bromwich Albion for Abdoulaye Meïté, the defender, who is also attracting interest from Hull City. Megson is expected to allow the player to leave for the right price. Ali Al Habsi, the Oman goalkeeper, could also go.

In F Muamba (Birmingham, £5m), J Elmander (Toulouse, £11m).

Out Andranik Teymourian (Fulham, free), I Campo (released), S Giannakopoulos (released), D Braaten (Toulouse, exchange).

Preseason matches Friday Rochdale (a). Saturday Macclesfield (a). July 29 Tranmere (a). Aug 1 Doncaster (a). Aug 2 Chorley (a). Aug 4 Aris Thessaloniki (a). Aug 8 AEK Athens (a).