West Brom close on 3m Steve Sidwell and open talks with ex-Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner

West Brom are in talks with former Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner and want to sign Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell in a £3m deal before the transfer window shuts. On the move: Steve Sidwell Negotiating: Paul Scharner Derby are favourites to land striker Chris Wood on loan from West Brom. Nigel Clough wants 6ft 3in Wood to replace the Luke Varney who joined Blackpool. Barnsley are also interested. Blackpool plan to sign DJ Campbell for £1m today.  Wigan aim to tie up £2m deal for Chelsea striker Franco di Santo as Fiorentina chase £9m Charles N'ZogbiaBirmingham's protracted move for Wigan winger N'Zogbia collapsesKeane on his travels again as Aston Villa and Newcastle prepare to pounce