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

Barcelona are stepping up their attempt to sign Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, and are prepared to offer him wages of £8m a year after tax.
Full story: Daily Star

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is in talks with Real Madrid with a view to signing former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on loan.
Full story: Daily Mail

Harry Redknapp has had a bid for out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster rejected by Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is ready to quit the club he joined as a nine-year-old two decades ago. Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan and Premier League big spenders Manchester City are believed to be interested in a deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford is planning to leave the League One club in the summer for a move to Everton.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool star Fernando Torres has urged the club to buy a top Spanish striker - such as Valencia's David Silva or David Villa - while under-fire Reds boss Rafael Benitez is pondering a £12m bid for Sunderland forward Kenwyne Jones.
Full story: The Sun

Rafa Benitez's attempt to sign Jones has hit the rocks as Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is holding out for a £10m cash deal.
Full story: Daily Express

Steve Bruce wants Wigan's £7m-rated left-back Maynor Figueroa and is willing to sacrifice midfielder Kieran Richardson to land him.
Full story: Daily Star

French side Lille want to sign Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul for £10m, with cash-strapped Pompey willing to accept the offer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has been told that he must drop his wage demands if he is to secure a move away from Fratton Park.
Full story: Daily Star

Zenit St Petersburg say they have pulled out of the race to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
Full story: The Guardian

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to splash out on Fulham's England under-21 giant centre-half Chris Smalling - in a stunning £7m deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Birmingham City have been told they can have Celtic winger Aiden McGeady, if they match the asking price.
Full story: The Sun

Burnley are speaking to Monaco striker Frederic Nimani, and could sign the French Under-21 international on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

January transfers

18 January

Amr Zaki [Zamalek - Hull] Loan