Centre-back Loovens and winger Parry also attracted interest but Ridsdale hopes the pair sign on at City.
The centre-back has had a chequered career at City since joining them from Everton in 2000.
Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Serbia centre-back Nemanja Vidic were also on international duty in midweek.
The 29-year-old centre-back was sent off during the semi-final penalty shootout win over Charlton Athletic.
The 24-year-old centre-back had a medical at Fratton Park just hours before Thursday's transfer deadline.
The 27-year-old centre-back suffered ankle ligament damage and will add to Jones' Bluebirds lengthy injury list.
During qualifying he alternated between centre-back, left-back and the left-side of a three-man defence.
And after the centre-back has played a match, his knee swells to three times its normal size.
Nosworthy, 29, can play at centre-back and right-back and has been with the Black Cats since 2005.
Centre-back Youl Mawene, who is also out of contract in June, is set to discuss his future soon.
But Arsenal told BBC Sport this was "inaccurate" and that the centre-back would see a specialist on Thursday.
But Raul's delightful chip put Benedikt Howedes through and the centre-back drilled a low finish into the corner.
Eboue caught Terry after leaving his foot dangling when he overran a ball, which the Blues centre-back cleared.
"James is a talented young centre-back with experience of playing at this level, " Waddock told the club website.
"I'm extremely impressed with Gareth, I think he's done a very good job, " said Southgate's replacement at centre-back.
Further Leeds players could also be away that week as centre-back Lubomir Michalik is on standby for Slovakia.
From a corner, on-loan centre-back Zayatte volleyed in as Albion's defence stood still.
"I think Rob was the only man for the job, " said the centre-back.
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They would also lose centre-back Fabricio Coloccini to a groin injury before half-time.
But to the relief of the centre-back, the Stags striker failed to control the ball from two yards out.
Right-back Rafael (hamstring) could be out for a month, and centre-back Evans faces a week out with an ankle problem.
As a result, Hughes is likely to to be in the market for a new centre-back during January's transfer window.
Inexperienced American Eric Lichaj, 22, and Carlos Cuellar, whose preferred role is centre-back, have been used to fill the breach.
The former Middlesbrough, Leicester City and Bradford City centre-back made 29 appearances for Hull after being signed by Brian Little.
In the last action of the opening 45 minutes, Cardiff centre-back Dekel Keinan had a header blocked on the line by Corry Evans.
The centre-back had an scan on his arm on Thursday and Wanderers boss Owen Coyle says he is making good progress.
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"Hopefully I can be part of a squad to challenge for a Champions League spot, " the centre-back told Aston Villa TV.
But the opening goal came courtesy of a breakdown in communication between Robins keeper Adriano Basso and his centre-back Jamie McCombe.
"We've spent a lot of time away from our families and grown closer as a squad, " centre-back Chris Smalling told BBC Sport.
Barcelona centre-back Rafael Marquez suffered a knee injury during the game and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
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