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, this will be a weekly round up of what the papers have been saying.

6th Dec 2010

Newcastle have former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill in their sights as a replacement for Chris Hughton who was sacked on Monday.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Newcastle and Birmingham are set to lock horns over Fiorentina forward Papa Waigo.
Full story: talkSPORT

Ipswich striker Connor Wickham is not interested in moving to Liverpool and favours a move to either Tottenham or Arsenal. Spurs lead their north London rivals in the race for the 17-year-old and are expected to offer £5.5m in addition to winger Andros Townsend and midfielder Jake Livermore to land Wickham.
Full story: Goal.com

Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen as they look to strengthen their defences in January.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Arsenal have told goalkeeper Manuel Almunia he is free to leave the club in January. Atletico Madrid may offer £1.5m for the Spaniard.
Full story: Goal.com

Werder Bremen playmaker Marko Marin was watched by scouts from Arsenal and Tottenham during his side's 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Full story: Metro

Liverpool's new owners are ready to back manager Roy Hodgson in the race for £10m-rated Ipswich teenage star Connor Wickham.
Full story: Daily Mail

Striker Craig Bellamy has been linked with a move to Dutch side Feyenoord. The deal is certain to go through if Cardiff, where the 31-year-old is currently on loan from Manchester City, are promoted.
Full story: IMScouting.com

Liverpool are also preparing to challenge Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of West Ham captain Scott Parker.
Full story: footylatest.com

Scott Parker is on the brink of a £7m switch to Spurs.
Full story: Daily Express

Palermo playmaker Josip Ilicic may be another option for Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson who is ready to battle Bayern Munich for the Slovenian.
Full story: IMScouting.com

Arsenal are poised to compete with Manchester United for the signature of 22-year-old Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel.
Full story: footylatest.com

Crystal Palace will reluctantly sell star right-back Nathaniel Clyne after the full-back rejected several offers to extend his contract. Birmingham, Aston Villa, Fulham and Everton are all interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham may recruit Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge on loan in January although Blackburn are also keen to secure a temporary deal for the 30-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United have reignited their interest in defender Ryan Shawcross, who is in the frame for a return to the club he left in 2007 to join Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier will fight Arsenal for goalkeeper Jason Steele if Middlesbrough decide to cash in on the England Under-21 keeper.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham are in the hunt for Freiburg forward Papiss Cisse, but the Cottagers will have to see off Juventus, Torino and Villarreal if they are to land the 25-year-old Senegalese.
Full story: IM Scouting

Celtic are keen to take Aston Villa outcast Stephen Ireland on loan in January. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez wants more respect from manager Roberto Mancini after the Argentine was substituted late in his side's win over Bolton on Saturday.
Full story: Daily Mirror