All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news, you can use the links to go to the news paper or media which published the story.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola says he faces stiff competition in his bid to sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, but he remains determined to bolster his attacking options. (Press Association)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he is still interested in signing Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, but any move for the Dutch international will depend on Darren Bent leaving White Hart Lane. (Press Association)

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has moved a step closer to joining Real Madrid after he handed in a written transfer request.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

Bolton manager Gary Megson has ruled out making a new bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, who the club tried to sign in January.
Full story: The Bolton News

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants Patrick Viera to return to the Gunners - four years after the 33-year-old Inter Milan midfielder left for Juventus. And Wenger is willing to match Tottenham's offer, which is believed to be a one-year deal with big bonuses.
Full story: Various

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is keen to add more English players to his squad and is preparing a £12m bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole and will offer Hull £5.5m for defender Michael Turner.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool's Cattermole and Turner deal is dependent on the sale of midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid but the clubs are close to a £30m deal for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa are monitoring forward Robbie Keane's situation at Tottenham after the arrival of fellow striker Peter Crouch.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham and England defender Matthew Upson is also a target for Villa and they are poised to make a £12m bid for the 28-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill wants to pair Upson with Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin and is ready to offer £4.5m for the 30-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth had hoped to sign Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic but the 21-year-old's club Hadjuk Split are not happy with the £5.5m fee being spread over three years.
Full story: Various

Everton are interested in signing 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he failed to get the best out of Dimitar Berbatov last season and has warned their Premier League rivals that there is more to come from the Bulgarian striker.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says winning the Premier League title is more important than the Champions League for the west London club.
Full story: Daily Star

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill believe the Midlands club need to sign five new players before the start of the season.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea have moved to secure midfielder Joe Cole and defender Ashley Cole on long-term contracts, while strikers Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka are also set to sign new deals. (Daily Mirror