20th Aug 2013
Newcastle will try to get as much as £20m for midfielder Yohan Cabaye after rejecting a "derisory" bid of around £12m from Arsenal, who have also made a bid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
The Gunners face competition to sign France international Cabaye as Paris St-Germain enter the race to sign the player with a £15m bid.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is interested in Manchester City defender Micah Richards as the Gunners look to solve their injury crisis - and has still not given up on Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.
Arsenal are considering a £35m double bid for Swansea forward Michu and defender Ashley Williams.
Manchester United are expected to return with an improved package for midfielder Marouane Fellaini and left-back Leighton Baines before the end of the week after Everton condemned as "derisory and insulting" a joint £28m bid.
United are now likely to make separate offers for Fellaini and Baines, with Everton manager Roberto Martinez considering a return to Wigan Athletic for midfielder James McCarthy in the event of Fellaini's departure. He has also enquired about signing Gareth Barry on a season-long loan from Manchester City.
Manchester United are showing a firm interest in Chelsea target Samuel Eto'o with officials from the Premier League champions expected to meet the Anzhi Makhachkala striker's agent this week.
Striker Javier Hernandez had the chance to leave Manchester United for Valencia but has chosen to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place.
Sunderland are considering selling Stephane Sessegnon in order to fund the purchase of a playmaker.
Left-back Aly Cissokho is set to become Liverpool's fifth summer signing on a season-long loan from Valencia.
Stoke watched Rennes striker Mevlut Erdinc in action against Nice on Saturday and are preparing a £5m bid for the Turkey international.
Premier League newcomers Crystal Palace have had a bid for Ipswich left-back Aaron Cresswell rejected as they consider bringing in midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim, who was released by Manchester City.
Striker Darren Bent is hoping a season-long loan to Fulham will boost his career and give him a platform to return to the England squad after a disappointing season at Aston Villa.
Striker Olivier Giroud has made it clear that Arsenal's players are eager to see new signings, saying: "In my opinion, it's necessary for the club to recruit another striker."
There was an all-time low of English players starting for their clubs on the opening round of a Premier League season when the new campaign kicked off last weekend.
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