' All the Regional Football News ' 20/09/16

REGIONAL PAPER TALK

20/09/16

Here are the best lines from the back page of today's regional press:

Jose Mourinho will not have access to the Manchester United transfer kitty in January - unless an exceptional target comes on the market. (Manchester Evening News)


Joey Barton almost signed for Liverpool in 2004 - before the Reds swapped Gerard Houllier for Rafa Benitez, who signed Xabi Alonso. (Liverpool Echo)


Exiled West Brom defender Sebastian Pocognoli is eyeing a permanent move to Brighton after taking a pop at Tony Pulis. (Birmingham Mail)

Leicester City have made inquiries into the availability of Spanish midfielder Roque Mesa. (Leicester Mercury)

Owen Coyle is waiting on Blackburn owners Venky's to give him the green light to hand a permanent contract to Wes Brown - as he prepares for more talks with Ben Marshall. (Lancashire Telegraph)