In brief

Hartson: Norwich have signed John Hartson on loan from Cham-pionship rivals West Brom. The former Wales international has signed on a month's loan with the option to extend it.

Boateng: Kevin-Prince Boateng, 20, is confident he will get his chance to shine at Tottenham. The midfielder made his Spurs debut in the UEFA Cup against Anorthosis Famagusta. "It was just important for me to get involved, I train hard and try to do my best for the reserve team," said the German youngster.

Mendes: The agent of Tiago Mendes has silenced rumours suggesting that his player could leave Juve. "I think he will stay," the agent said. "An important investment was made for him and there must be more patience."

Tag falls: Stoke striker Vin-cent Pericard has been re-arrested after his electronic tag fell off for a second time in a reserves game on Wednesday. The tag ensures Peri-card observes a curfew. He was released early from prison a fortnight ago after serving five weeks of a four-month sentence for falsely claiming he was not the driver of his speeding car.