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.

4th August 2009

AC Milan are reportedly set to launch a £30m move for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. (Tuttosport)

Barcelona are planning a £12m move for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans. Full story: Daily Mail

Julio Baptista's agent has denied the former Arsenal striker is set to leave Roma and join AC Milan. (calciomercato.it)

Manchester United have inquired but are yet to make a bid for Valencia midfielder David Silva. Full story: Guillem Balague

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will not improve his original offer of £6m for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh. (L'Equipe)

Defender Joleon Lescott will write to Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and ask to join big-spending Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

Joleon Lescott has been told that despite his desire to leave Goodison Park he will not be allowed to move to Eastlands.
Full story: Daily Star

With Xabi Alonso's departure to Real Madrid imminent, Liverpool will replace the midfielder with Roma's Alberto Aquilani. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle with Roma and will splash out £20m on the Italian 25-year-old.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Chelsea's Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou for £8m.
Full story: The Sun

Having completed a medical on Monday, Tottenham striker Darren Bent is expected to finally seal his £12m move to Sunderland on Tuesday.

Chelsea have moved closer to the £8m signing of AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo, who could arrive in time for Sunday's Community Shield clash with Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea, meanwhile, have dismissed speculation linking midfielder Joe Cole with a move to London rivals Tottenham.
Full story: The Independent

Bent's departure will pave the way for Spurs to step up their pursuit of Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. (Daily Express)

Everton are preparing a £12m bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. (Daily Mirror)

Steven Defour is also on Liverpool's wish list as they look to bolster their midfield options.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham are confident they can persuade right-back Lucas Neill to remain at the club.
Full story: The Independent

Bolton are looking to sign Valencia midfielder Miguel Angel Angulo on a free transfer. (The Sun)

Hull will turn their attentions to Tottenham full-back Pascal Chimbonda, if their bid for Newcastle defender Habib Beye fails.
Full story: The Sun

Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong is ready to hand in a transfer request in order to get a move to Tottenham or Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

Hull will battle it out with Fulham for Villarreal striker Jozy Altidore. (Daily Star)

Nottingham Forest have launched a £2m bid for Bolton defender Danny Shittu. (Daily Star)

Striker Amr Zaki could join Portsmouth on a season-long loan from Egyptian side El Zamalek.
Full story: The Independent