Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert wants to bring out-of-favour Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling, 22, to Villa Park for around £2m in the January transfer window.

Blackburn are planning a double raid on Newcastle with Dan Gosling, 22, and Leon Best, 25, on manager Steve Kean's wanted list.

Doncaster have expressed an interest in Dan Gosling after Newcastle decided to send the midfielder out on loan.

Midfielder Dan Gosling, who has left Everton for nothing having only been offered a verbal contract, looks set to join Newcastle. However, the Toffees are still hopeful of securing £4m in compensation for the England Under-21 international.

Sunderland will make a late bid to sign Dan Gosling from under the noses of Newcastle and West Ham. Gosling is available on a free transfer after leaving Everton.