Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has his say on chances of Fernando Torres and Rafa Benitez reunion.

Alan Shearer thinks Fernando (34 in March) Torres would be a decent signing for Newcastle in January, I have to disagree.

Fernando Torres is a target for Newcastle United in January according to reports on Sunday morning.

Rafa Benitez “Sorry for the delay, I was talking with Fernando Torres on the phone.”

Alan Pardew; “If there is ever an example of coming out of this spell, it’s Torres who’s suddenly come alive. We have to hope that happens for Papiss.”

The LMA (League Managers’ Association) European Managers and Coaches Survey 2012 has found that a massive 72% of managers feel there should be greater punishment for offences and unsporting behaviour, that occurs during a match, but are only identified afterwards.

I think we’ve got a real chance of finishing above Spurs if we put in a decent season, whereas pre-season I couldn’t help but think Chelsea would be much stronger this time around, with signings like Hazard.