Today's news in brief.
NPOWER CHAMPIONSHIP
BARNSLEY: The club are set for talks with midfielder Jacob Butterfield in an attempt to keep the youngster at Oakwell.
LEEDS UNITED: Patrick Kisnorbo has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering knee ligament damage in the clash with Burnley last week.
CARDIFF CITY: The Bluebirds are understood to have made a bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Craig Noone.
HULL CITY: Nick Barmby has confirmed he will retire from playing professional football as soon as he pens a fulltime contract as manager at the KC Stadium.
BURNLEY: Ben Mee is expected to make his loan move from Manchester City permanent this month.
READING: Jimmy Kebe has been handed a new contract at the Madejski Stadium, it's understood to be two and a half years in length.
LEEDS UNITED: Chairman Ken Bates has insisted that Simon Grayson's position as manager is safe despite recent newspaper reports to the contrary.
DERBY COUNTY: Nigel Clough has conceded that he may have to listen to offers for midfielder Paul Green this month.
IPSWICH TOWN: Simon Clegg, Chief Executive at Portman Road says that Paul Jewell's job is safe at the club.
BRISTOL CITY: Ricky Foster has agreed a switch to the Robins from Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen.
NPOWER LEAGUE ONE
OLDHAM ATHLETIC: Merseyside Police are investigating alleged racist abuse from Liverpool fans directed at Latics' midfielder Tom Adeyemi in the FA Cup clash last night.
SCUNTHORPE UNITED: Everton have recalled defender Shane Duffy from his loan spell with the Iron.
AFC BOURNEMOUTH: Simon Francis has made a permanent switch to the Cherries from Charlton Athletic.
HARTLEPOOL UNITED: Striker Colin Larkin is poised to undergo more surgery on his knee problem this week, leaving him out of action for another three months.
SCUNTHORPE UNITED: Alan Knill is going nowhere, that's according to Chairman Steve Wharton who believes the former Rotherham United and Bury boss is the right man for the job.
BRENTFORD: Uwe Rosler has moved swiftly to add Watford youngster Piero Mingoia to his Bees side.
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY: The Owls are undersood to have tabled a bid of around £175,000 for Rotherham United striker Lewis Grabban.
BRENTFORD: Southampton defender Harlee Dean will remain a Bee until the end of the season after the two clubs agreed to extend his stay.
EXETER CITY: Young striker Tom Nicholls has moved out on loan to Blue Square South side Dorchester Town.
NPOWER LEAGUE TWO
ROTHERHAM UNITED: Crawley Town's bid of £100,000 for in form Millers striker Lewis Grabban has been rejected by the South Yorkshire club.
BRISTOL ROVERS: SkySports are reporting that former Doncaster Rovers and AFC Bournemouth manager Sean O'Driscoll is to be named the new Pirates boss next week.
CRAWLEY TOWN: Steve Evans has revealed that the club have approached Hearts in the hope of taking midfielder Rudi Skacel on loan for the rest of the season.
AFC WIMBLEDON: Callum McNaughton has returned to parent club West Ham following his loan spell with Wimbledon.
BLUE SQUARE PREMIER
GRIMSBY TOWN: Kiernan Hughes Mason has signed for the Mariners from league rivals Kettering Town on a deal until the end of the season.
NEWPORT COUNTY: Striker Ryan Charles has agreed a loan move from Cambridge United.
FOREST GREEN ROVERS: Matt Paterson has signed on loan for a month from League Two side Southend, while Liam Henderson has agreed a return to Rovers until the end of the season.
HAYES & YEADING: Nathan Elder has made his loan move to Hereford United permanent after impressing in fifteen appearances for the Bulls.
BLUE SQUARE NORTH & SOUTH
COLWYN BAY: Former Chelsea and Leicester City defender Frank Sinclair has signed for Bay following his release by Blue Square Premier side Wrexham.
EASTLEIGH: Former Preston North End midfielder Phillip Appiah has signed from league rivals Farnborough.
THURROCK: Striker Ben Hunt has signed for Blue Square South side Thurrock from Gloucester City.
TONBRIDGE ANGELS: Tommy Warrilow has added two new players to his ranks in the form of midfielder Chris Piper and attacker Joey Benjamin.
GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY: Adam Watts, released by Lincoln City last week, has penned a deal with Gainsborough Trinity.
BISHOP'S STORTFORD: Ricky Sappleton, formerly of Macclesfield Town and Leicester City, has linked up with Rod Stringer's men.
WELLING UNITED: Andy Pugh's move to Cambridge United has been put on ice for the moment following an injury to the striker.
WOKING: Young striker Ola Sogbanmu has made a temporary switch to league rivals Farnborough.
NUNEATON TOWN: Andy Brown has returned to the Triton Showers Community Arena on loan from Blue Square Premier side AFC Telford.
TAMWORTH: Jay Smith is the latest player to be released by the Blue Square Premier side.
TONBRIDGE ANGELS: Scott Kinch has been told by manager Tommy Warrilow that he can leave the club after a series of injuries have prevented him from making a real impact on the first team this season.
EVO STIK NORTHERN & SOUTHERN PREMIER
CHESTER FC: The club have given striker Jamie Rainford permission to speak to two teams who have expressed an interest in his services.
OXFORD CITY: Near neighbours Oxford United have sent their young striker Aaron Woodley to City on loan.
FROME TOWN: Matt Smith has signed a new contract at Badgers Hill, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.
STAFFORD RANGERS: Ryan Brown has signed for Rangers on non contract terms from Altrincham.
BARWELL: Former Coventry City youngster Matt West has joined Barwell after leaving Blue Square North side Solihull Moors.
FRICKLEY ATHLETIC: Defender Mark Gray has agreed a move to Frickley following his release by Blue Square North side Gainsborough Trinity.
RYMAN PREMIER
WEALDSTONE: Watford duo, Britt Assombalonga and Connor Smith have extended their stays with the Stones by a further month.
CANVEY ISLAND: John Batch has resigned from his position as first team manager at Canvey. Glen Alzapiedi will take the reigns for the remainder of the season.
SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE
DUNDEE UNITED: Scott Allan has passed his medical at the West Bromich Albion and is poised to make the move to the English Premier League this week.
KILMARNOCK: Kenny Shiels has given up hope of keeping his son, and Doncaster Rovers midfielder, Dean at the club beyond his current loan period.
ST JOHNSTONE: Graham Gartland has left the club by mutual consent after struggling for first team appearances this season.
ABERDEEN: Sheffield Wednesday defender Mark Reynolds has signed on loan until the end of the season.
RANGERS: The club have rejected an approach by French side Sochaux for Maurice Edu.
SCOTTISH FIRST DIVISION
AYR UNITED: Ryan Connolly has completed his loan spell with Brian Reid's men and returned to his parent club Derby County.
SCOTTISH SECOND DIVISION
STIRLING ALBION: Defender Shaun Dillon has returned to training following two months out with an ankle injury.
BRECHIN CITY: Jim Weir has linked up with former Gateshead and Hibernian defender Ewan Moyes. The pair also worked together at Arbroath and Livingston.
AIRDRIE UNITED: Kevin Green has penned a professional contract at the club after impressing on amateur terms.
STIRLING ALBION: Sam Filler is expected to return to the first team later this month after stepping up his recovery from a finger break.
SCOTTISH THIRD DIVISION
BERWICK RANGERS: Ian Little has strengthened the squad with the addition of goalkeeper Gavin Sorley to act as backup for regular number one, Jamir Barclay.
ELGIN CITY: Zander Clark has agreed an extension to his loan from St Johnstone, keeping him at Borough Briggs until the end of the season.
CLYDE: Paul McMullan has parted company with the Third Division side after struggling to make an impact on the senior squad.
ALLOA ATHLETIC: Steve Masterton has signed a professional contract at Alloa after impressing in his initial three month amateur deal.
EAST STIRLINGSHIRE: Scott Maxwell and Andy Stirling have extended their stays with the club until the end of the season.
IRISH PREMIERSHIP
CLIFTONVILLE: Six supporters of Cliftonville have been banned for their part in clashes with rival fans in recent matches.
DUNGANNON SWIFTS: Brothers, Emmet and Sean Friars have agreed moves to Stangmore Park. The pair have inked eighteen month contracts from Derry City and Institute respectively.
COLERAINE: Paul Owen has signed for the club from Carrick Rangers, along with Derry City midfielder Ruairi Harkin. The duo have both agreed eighteen month contracts.
CRUSADERS: Chris Morrow has agreed a new two year contract, keeping him at Seaview until the summer of 2014.
CLIFTONVILLE: Diarmuid O'Carroll has this week completed his move from league rivals Glenavon.
COLERAINE: Oran Kearney has been named the Carling Manager of the Month for December after leading his side to five victories and two draws last month.
LEAGUE OF IRELAND
DERRY CITY: Declan Devine has been confirmed as the new boss at Brandywell, sealing a two year deal alongside his assistant Paul Hegarty.
WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE
NEATH FC: Lee Kendall has returned to the club after three months with Welsh League Division 3 side Bridgend Street.
AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON: Ross Lavender has been selected by Osian Roberts for his Under 16 development squad training camp this month.
AFAN LIDO: Andy Dyer has moved to strengthen his squad with the additions of midfield duo, Liam Thomas and Shane Williams.
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NEWS IN BRIEF: RYMAN LEAGUE
Scott Porter has expressed his excitement ahead of his Hyde Town's first game of the season today, "We've got an excellent squad. Everyone is full of confidence and looking forward to the season."
NEWS IN BRIEF: BLUE SQUARE NORTH & SOUTH

Hyde FC have added former Stockport County defender Adam Griffin to their squad.
NEWS IN BRIEF: BLUE SQUARE PREMIER
Bath City boss Adie Britton is looking for a new striker, "We are looking at bringing in a young attacker with pace on loan before the weekend."
NEWS IN BRIEF: NPOWER LEAGUE TWO
Swindon Town have completed the signing of Leon Clarke.
Burton Albion manager Paul Peschisolido is searching for some defensive cover as his side look to quell a mini injury crisis.
Burton Albion manager Paul Peschisolido is searching for some defensive cover as his side look to quell a mini injury crisis.
NEWS IN BRIEF: NPOWER LEAGUE ONE
Charlton Athletic have reported Newcastle United to the Premier League after the latter made their offer for goalkeeper Rob Elliot public.
Paul Benson has been told by boss Chris Powell that he can leave the Addicks if an acceptable offer is forthcoming.
Paul Benson has been told by boss Chris Powell that he can leave the Addicks if an acceptable offer is forthcoming.
NEWS IN BRIEF: NPOWER CHAMPIONSHIP
Peterborough United are reported to have made an offer for Dundalk midfielder Daniel Kearns.
Sam Allardyce thinks England staff are pressuring Scott Parker to leave Upton Park before the transfer deadline.
Sam Allardyce thinks England staff are pressuring Scott Parker to leave Upton Park before the transfer deadline.
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