Regionals round-up: Bolton in £5m Bullard talks

The biggest breaking stories from today's regional newspapers:

Megson in £5m Bullard talks - The Bolton News
Bolton have opened negotiations to sign the Fulham midfielder.

Newcastle want Championnat duo - Newcastle Evening Chronicle
Joe Kinnear has inquired about the availability of Albin Ebondo and Stéphane Mbia, both of whom play for Championnat, the French club.

Arsenal hope to complete Arshavin deal by next week - Evening Standard
Arsene Wenger is still confident that he will sign the forward even though Arsenal have yet to match Zenit St Petersburg's fee, which has slightly lowered from the initial £23m valuation. 

Police apologise to Stoke fans - The Sentinel
Greater Manchester Police has apologised to supporters who were wrongly forced to leave Manchester before the match at Old Trafford in November. Eighty fans were targeted but some were wrongly accused of being intent on causing trouble and will have the cost of their match ticket reimbursed.

Bruce: Big names will stay - Wigan Evening Post
The Wigan manager insists the club will not sell Wilson Palacios, Antonio Valencia, Emile Heskey, Amr Zaki or Ryan Taylor unless they receive "huge" sums. He said he is yet to receive any offers for them.