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

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James may be a target for Premier League champions Manchester United in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Express

Liverpool are considering making a cut-price £1.5m bid for Aston Villa's Emile Heskey in January. The striker revealed at the weekend he was considering leaving the Midlands club to get first-team football, thereby boosting his chances of landing a place in England's squad for the 2010 World Cup finals.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is determined to fight off the advances of Atletico Madrid and Seville to retain the services of 19-year-old midfielder Fran Merida.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn are interested in Gillingham striker Simeon Jackson, who is valued at around £2m.
Full story: The Sun

Wigan and Bolton are battling it out for the signing of Sheffield United defender Matt Kilgallon.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City are lining up a £20m swoop for Brazil and Inter Milan full-back Maicon in January and will target Benfica midfielder Ramires if they fail with a £65m bid for Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery.

Full story: The Sun

Chelsea defender Alex, who has attracted the interest of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, is poised to sign a new long-term contract with the London club. (Daily Express)

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has assured Liverpool that he will not play striker Fernando Torres against Bosnia on Wednesday if there are any doubts over his fitness.
Full story: Daily Express