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.

10th Dec 2010

Bottom-of-the-table West Ham hope to sign Joey Barton from Newcastle in a £5m deal in January, with the controversial midfielder's future at St James' Park in doubt following the sacking of his manager and mentor Chris Hughton.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Out-of-favour goalkeeper Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is wanted by Spanish outfit Malaga.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham misfit David Bentley is wanted by his former club Blackburn, with a £1m loan switch likely for the winger.
Full story: Daily Mail__

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may be forced to reverse his decision not to speak to the BBC as the Premier League plans to introduce rules that will require managers and players to talk to the press after every match or face a fine.
Full story: Guardian

Aston Villa defender James Collins has been disciplined by his manager Gerard Houllier for visiting a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning, just hours before the team travelled to Liverpool for Monday's 3-0 Premier League defeat.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
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9th Dec 2010

Everton's Steven Pienaar has refused to commit his future to the Goodison Park club until the end of the season.
Full story: Sky Sports News

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is set to raid Aston Villa for England winger Ashley Young in a deal worth £15m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Reds are also pursuing a cut-price £3m deal for Rennes and France right-back Rod Fanni, which could lead to a Tottenham bid for Glen Johnson.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all keen on Johnson, who looks set to quit Anfield in January.
Full story: Daily Express

Liverpool midfielder Lucas has urged Hodgson to press ahead with an audacious January move for AC Milan forward Ronaldinho.
Full story: talksport

Lazio are lining up a new contract for defender Stefan Radu to fend off interest from Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham have joined the £5m race for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. The Republic of Ireland international has been told he can leave in January.
Full story: Daily Star

Aston Villa also plan to firm up their interest in Keane with a £6m bid.
Full story: Daily Mail

Stoke have been told they must pay Real Zaragoza £6m if they want to turn winger Jermaine Pennant's loan deal into a permanent move at the end of December.
Full story: the Sun

Wolves are weighing up a January move for Newcastle's unsettled central defender Steven Taylor.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland's Paraguayan defender Paulo Da Silva is wanted by Real Zaragoza and Mexican side Cruz Azul, with a loan move likely.
Full story: the Sun

Wigan look set to wrap up £5m deal for highly rated Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle fans are furious with the club's reported decision to appoint Alan Pardew as their new manager.

Full story: Daily Star

Fewer than 2% of those polled by the Newcastle Evening Chronicle on Wednesday wanted Pardew to succeed Chris Hughton as manager at St James' Park.
Full story: the Guardian

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier's job is under serious threat following their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Monday.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is to make a personal plea to the club's supporters to put an end to the sick chants that are aimed at Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger whenever the Gunners visit Old Trafford.
Full story: the Guardian

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8th Dec 2010

Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger - who is reportedly wanted by Manchester United - has asked Germany team-mate Sami Khedira about life at Real Madrid as the midfield star considers whether to extend his contract.

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is in talks over signing a new contract, according to the Russian's agent.

Everton, Newcastle and Tottenham head a shortlist of takeover targets for the Qatar royal family, who are looking to follow up on their success in landing the 2022 World Cup.
Full story: Goal.com

Liverpool could pip Spurs to the signing of Ajax striker and captain Luis Suarez in January.
Full story: Metro

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wants Tottenham's Robbie Keane to make a sensational return to Molineux and fire the club to Premier League safety.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce could leave Ewood Park unless he is allowed to bid for targets such as Keane and former Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool are mulling over a move to sign Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho from AC Milan, with Los Angeles Galaxy also interested in buying him at the end of the season.
Full story: IM Scouting

West Ham are planning to lure Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City in a cut-price deal in January. (Daily Star)

Man City have been encouraged to step up their interest in Benfica defender David Luiz after he indicated he would prefer a move to Eastlands over Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail

Juventus are prepared to let Momo Sissoko go to Aston Villa - but the Italian giants will demand £6m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Villa and Wigan are both interested in out-of-favour Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: talkSPORT

Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks admits he may have to quit the club after talks over a new contract broke down.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham and Bolton are both in the frame to land Real Madrid's out-of-favour midfielder Sergio Canales.
Full story: talkSPORT

Real Madrid are looking to sign Liverpool target and France midfielder Yann M'Vila, according to the Spanish press.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's teenage full-back Sime Vrsaljko.
Full story: Daily Mail

Martin Jol has ruled himself out of the running to become Newcastle manager because of his friendship with Chris Hughton, who was sacked from the job on Monday.
Full story: The Times (subscription required)

Jol has been put off the job by the offer of a results-based contract and next to nothing to spend.
Full story: Daily Express

Jol's decision means former West Ham and Charlton boss Alan Pardew is likely to be named Magpies boss by the weekend.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle top scorer Andy Carroll could lead a dressing room revolt over the club's decision to sack Hughton.
Full story: The Independent

Arsenal star Samir Nasri is to be rewarded for his brilliant form with a new five-year contract worth £21 million.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could quit the club if he is shunted back out to right-back, the Serbia defender's agent has warned.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ivanovic's Stamford Bridge team-mate Didier Drogba is expecting an emotional return to former club Marseille on Wednesday.
Full story: The Guardian

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.

7th Dec 2010

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wants Tottenham's Robbie Keane to make a sensational return to Molineux and fire Wolves to safety.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Juventus are prepared to let Momo Sissoko go to Aston Villa - but the Italian giants will demand £6m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Meanwhile, Villa and Wigan are both interested in out-of-favour Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: talkSPORT

Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks admits he may have to quit the club after talks over a new contract broke down.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham and Bolton are both in the frame to land Real Madrid's out-of-favour star Sergio Canales.
Full story: talkSPORT

Real Madrid are looking to sign Liverpool target and France international Yann M'Vila, according to the Spanish press.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Dinamo Zagreb's teenage defender Sime Vrsaljko.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City have been encouraged to step up their interest in Benfica defender David Luiz after he indicated he would prefer a move to Eastlands over Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle top scorer Andy Carroll could lead a dressing room revolt over the club's decision to sack Chris Hughton.
Full story: The Independent

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could quit the club if he is shunted back out to right-back, the Serbia defender's agent has warned.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ivanovic's Stamford Bridge team-mate Didier Drogba is expecting an emotional return to former club Marseille on Wednesday.
Full story: The Guardian

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has once again distanced himself from stories linking him with the England manager's position.
Full story: talkSPORT

Barclays Premier League Result for the 6th Dec 2010

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Liverpool Ngog (14) Babel (16) Maxi (55)	3-0 (HT 2-0)	Aston Villa
		Bookings: Clark (38)
Att: 39,079

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

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.

5th Dec 2010

Manchester United are set to take a £34.5m hit on injury-plagued England midfielder Owen Hargreaves by allowing him to leave Old Trafford for free at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the failed 2018 World Cup bid "an insult to English football."

Full story: Sunday Express

Following the cancellation of their game with Manchester United on Saturday, Blackpool will face a fine, and possible points deduction, if they do not install under-soil heating next season.
Full story: Sunday People

Manchester United defender Gary Neville is set to announce his retirement at the end of the season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is attracting the interest of Liverpool and Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

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4th Dec 2010

Manchester United will target Benfica's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao if Patrice Evra joins Real Madrid in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sir Alex Ferguson has set his sights on Werder Bremen playmaker Marko Marin who is also being tracked by Tottenham and Arsenal.
Full story: IMscouting

Manchester City are preparing a sensational £45m January swoop for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
Full story: goal.com

The Eastlands club are also pressing ahead in their £35m pursuit of Barcelona right-back Dani Alves.
Full story: Daily Mail

City will battle Chelsea for the £35m signing of Palermo's Argentine attacking midfielder Javier Pastore.
Full story: caughtoffside

Man City have been warned that Wolfsburg striker Edin Dezko will cost them around £35m.
Full story: talksport

Man City defender Joleon Lescott and keeper Shay Given have been told they can leave Eastlands in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal scouts are keeping tabs on Villarreal keeper Diego Lopez after the club missed out on Fulham's Mark Schwarzer and Liverpool's Pepe Reina last summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Gunners are also interested in signing goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from CF America Mexico.
Full story: Daily Mirror

But Arsenal face competition from Manchester United for the Mexican keeper.
Full story: caughtoffside

Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool but Daniel Agger has warned he will not be forced out of Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn and Wigan are both eyeing a move for Espanyol's Argentinian striker Pablo Osvaldo in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Gunners midfielder Tomas Rosicky is at the top of Aston Villa's Gerard Houllier's January wish list.
Full story: Daily Mail

Houllier's side lead the chase to sign striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham with the Irishman told he can leave Spurs in January.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Villa are also plotting a £7m move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.
Full story: Daily Star

Aston Villa will part company with keeper Brad Friedel in January after the club did a U-turn over plans to give him a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham will target Fenerbahce striker Semih Senturk when Robbie Keane leaves in January.
Full story: IMscouting

Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he fears Swedish striker Johan Elmander will leave the Reebok Stadium in January if the right club comes in for him.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland are considering Gothenburg's Swedish full-back Adam Johansson as they try to solve their defensive worries in January.
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma is interested in a loan move to PSV Eindhoven.
Full story: Daily Mail

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is making a shock move for Manchester United's Polish keeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham manager Avram Grant says he cannot guarantee that striker Carlton Cole will still be at the club after the January transfer window.
Full story: The Independent

Inter Milan are planning a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Full story: talksport

Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson says he does not want to leave Hoffenheim this winter despite interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
Full story: talksport

Barclays Premier League Results for the 5th Dec 2010

Sunderland Henderson (34)	1-0 (HT 1-0)	West Ham
Bookings: Cattermole (9)		Bookings: Boa Morte (7) Cole (38) Parker (90)
Att: 36,940

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West Brom Tchoyi (32) Odemwingie (71, 89)	3-1 (HT 1-0)	Newcastle Lovenkrands (90+2)
		Bookings: Gutierrez (20) Jose Enrique (57) Guthrie (62) Smith (75) Campbell (84)
Att: 23,486

Barclays Premier League Results for the 4th Dec 2010

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Arsenal Nasri (14, 75)	2-1 (HT 1-1)	Fulham Kamara (30)
Att: 60,049

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Birmingham Gardner (81)	1-1 (HT 0-1)	Tottenham Bassong (19)
Bookings: Ridgewell (18)		Bookings: Palacios (36)
Att: 25,770

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Blackburn Dunn (29) Emerton (43) Nelsen (55)	3-0 (HT 2-0)	Wolverhampton
		Bookings: Berra (68) Hunt (84)
Att: 22,314

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Chelsea Drogba (pen 42)	1-1 (HT 1-0)	Everton Beckford (86)
Bookings: Terry (76)		Bookings: Neville (29) Howard (41) Coleman (76) Jagielka (90+2)
Att: 41,642

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Man City Tevez (4)	1-0 (HT 1-0)	Bolton
Bookings: Yaya Toure (27) Tevez (33) Kolarov (75)		Bookings: Davies (9) Knight (89)
Sent off: Kolarov (79)
Att: 46,860

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Wigan Collins (og 30) Cleverley (40)	2-2 (HT 2-2)	Stoke Huth (18) Etherington (31)
Bookings: Figueroa (59)		Bookings: Begovic (39) Shawcross (56) Walters (66)
Att: 15,100

Premier League fixtures for the coming weekend

Saturday, 4 December 2010

Arsenal v Fulham, 15:00

Birmingham v Tottenham, 15:00

Blackburn v Wolverhampton, 15:00

Chelsea v Everton, 15:00

Man City v Bolton, 15:00

Wigan v Stoke, 15:00

Blackpool v Man Utd, 17:30 OFF

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Sunday, 5 December 2010

West Brom v Newcastle, 13:30

Sunderland v West Ham, 16:00

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Monday, 6 December 2010

Liverpool v Aston Villa, 20:00

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.

4th Dec 2010

Manchester City are plotting a £60m swap deal for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale next summer involving striker Emmanuel Adebayor. (News of the World)

Bayern Munich are ready to swoop for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, with the Serb yet to pen a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: imscouting

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is keen to sign former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse from Greek side Panathinaikos. (News of the World)

Fulham boss Mark Hughes is ready to take on Aston Villa in the bidding for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane.
Full story: Sunday People

Wolfsburg have entered the race for Liverpool defender Daniel Agger - who is also attracting the interest of Inter Milan and Juventus.
Full story: imscouting

Fulham are interested in signing £5m-rated Freiburg striker Demba Cisse. (News of the World)

Everton are set to miss out on Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar because the club cannot afford the £3m asking price for the Croatian international.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Former Everton defender Joleon Lescott, who has been told he can leave Manchester City in January, has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Celtic have made a bid to sign out-of-favour Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland on loan in January.
Full story: Sunday People

Manchester City are leading the race to sign Watford keeper Scott Loach - who is also wanted by Tottenham.
Full story: Sunday People

Arsenal are struggling to find a buyer for out-of-favour keeper Manuel Almunia. (The Sunday Times)

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to raise their bid for Ipswich striker Connor Wickham after having two bids rejected in the summer.
Full story: caughtoffside

Spurs are also one of several clubs interested in FC Copenhagen's Swedish left-back Oscar Wendt.
Full story: imscouting

Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has admitted he is considering a move back to France and is being linked to Paris St Germain. (News of the World)

Blackburn are keen to bring back former striker Roque Santa Cruz from Manchester City on a pay-as-you-play basis.
Full story: Sunday People

Newcastle are keen on signing Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater but face competition from Stoke and Aston Villa. (News of the World)

West Brom are weighing up a £2m January bid for Real Mallorca hitman Pierre Webo.
Full story: Sunday People

Inter Milan are battling Arsenal and Liverpool to the signing of Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Mamadou Sakho.
Full story: imscouting

Rangers are hoping to land Stoke City's Michael Tonge on the cheap in January after the winger's loan spell with Preston North End. (Sunday Mail)Manchester United are set to take a £34.5m hit on injury-plagued England midfielder Owen Hargreaves by allowing him to leave Old Trafford for free at the end of the season.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

Following the cancellation of their game with Manchester United on Saturday, Blackpool will face a fine, and possible points deduction, if they do not install under-soil heating next season.

Full story: Sunday People

Manchester United defender Gary Neville is set to announce his retirement at the end of the season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is attracting the interest of Liverpool and Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

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3rd Dec 2010

Manchester United will target Benfica's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao if Patrice Evra joins Real Madrid in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ferguson has set his sights on Werder Bremen playmaker Marko Marin who is also being tracked by Tottenham and Arsenal.
Full story: IMscouting

Manchester City are preparing a sensational £45m January swoop for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale.
Full story: goal.com

The Eastlands club are also pressing ahead in their £35m pursuit of Barcelona right-back Dani Alves.
Full story: Daily Mail

City will battle Chelsea for the £35m signing of Palermo's Argentine attacking midfielder Javier Pastore.
Full story: caughtoffside

Man City have been warned that Wolfsburg striker Edin Dezko will cost them around £35m.
Full story: talksport

However, City defender Joleon Lescott and keeper Shay Given have been told they can leave Eastlands in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal scouts are keeping tabs on Villarreal keeper Diego Lopez after the club missed out on Fulham's Mark Schwarzer and Liverpool's Pepe Reina last summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Gunners are also interested in signing goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from CF America Mexico.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal face competition from Manchester United for the Mexican keeper.
Full story: caughtoffside

Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross has emerged as a transfer target for Liverpool but Daniel Agger has warned he will not be forced out of Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn and Wigan are both eyeing a move for Espanyol's Argentinian striker Pablo Osvaldo in the January transfer window.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Gunners midfielder Tomas Rosicky is at the top of Aston Villa's Gerard Houllier's January wish list.
Full story: Daily Mail

Houllier's side lead the chase to sign striker Robbie Keane from Tottenham with the Irishman told he can leave Spurs in January.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Villa are also plotting a £7m move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.
Full story: Daily Star

Villa will part company with keeper Brad Friedel in January after the club did a U-turn over plans to give him a new contract.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham will target Fenerbahce striker Semih Senturk when Robbie Keane leaves in January.
Full story: IMscouting

Bolton boss Owen Coyle admits he fears Swedish striker Johan Elmander will leave the Reebok Stadium in January if the right club comes in for him.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland are considering Gothenburg's Swedish full-back Adam Johansson as they try to solve their defensive worries in January.
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea defender Jeffrey Bruma is interested in a loan move to PSV Eindhoven.
Full story: Daily Mail

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is making a shock move for Manchester United's Polish keeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham manager Avram Grant says he cannot guarantee that striker Carlton Cole will still be at the club after the January transfer window.
Full story: The Independent

Inter Milan are planning a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Full story: talksport

Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson says he does not want to leave Hoffenheim this winter despite interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
Full story: talksport

Mario Balotelli had to be separated from Manchester City team-mate Jerome Boateng after the two players were involved in a furious bust-up in training on Friday.
Full story: Daily Mail

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2nd Dec 2010

Full story: talkSPORT

Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to dig his heels in with Manchester City to force a loan move to Tottenham in January, while Aston Villa want Eastlands winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and AC Milan are interested in their striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City are stepping up their interest in £12m-rated Sporting Lisbon centre-half Daniel Carrico, 22, whom they have watched extensively in the last year.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is being lined up by Chelsea in a £9m bid.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Premier League champions Chelsea are weighing up a £3.5m move for Lokomotiv Moscow goalkeeper Guilherme, who could provide cover for Petr Cech.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham striker Carlton Cole will command a £10m price tag when he goes up for sale in the January transfer window.
Full story: Soccernet ESPN

Chelsea have sounded out Bolton to register an interest in their star defender Gary Cahill, who is also a target for Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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.

1st Dec 2010

David Beckham has turned down the chance to join Everton on loan from LA Galaxy. The 35-year-old midfielder played with Toffees boss Moyes in 1995 at Preston.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester United winger Park Ji-Sung has emerged as a shock target for Spanish club Sevilla.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool are preparing a bid for Colombia striker Teofilo Gutierrez and are willing to pay £6m for the 25-year-old, who plays for Trabzonspor.
Full story: footylatest.com

Serie A side Bari are stepping up their bid to sign Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand for a possible £3m.
Full story: talkSPORT

Fulham have their eyes on Freiburg frontman Demba Cisse and could stump up £5m for the Senegal international to help bolster their attack.
Full story: talkSPORT

Middlesbrough insist Jason Steele is not for sale after the England Under-21 goalkeeper was linked with a £4m move to Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola will turn down any move to Chelsea because he wants to work with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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30th Nov 2010

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will not be buying any new players in the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is keen on a move to Spurs as his contract saga at St James' Park continues.
Full story: Metro

Former Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is almost certain to replace Roy Hodgson as the next Liverpool manager.
Full story: footylatest

Liverpool will Look to former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill as a replacement for exit bound Hodgson.
Full story: caughtoffside

Tottenham are lining up a "sensational" swoop for unsettled Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea and Manchester City are gearing up for a bidding war over Benfica's £25m-rated defender David Luiz.
Full story: The Sun

Man City have reportedly made a £5m offer for Spartak Moscow midfielder Jano Ananidze.
Full story: imscouting

Chelsea meanwhile have made enquiries about signing Lazio midfielder Cristian Ledesma who is valued at £15m.
Full story: imscouting

Schalke 04 keeper Manuel Neuer is Manchester United's top target to replace current number one Edwin Van der Saar - who is expected to retire at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United are planning to make summer moves to sign Aston Villa youngster Ciaran Clark and Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones. Full story: caughtoffside

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson wants to bring Sunderland striker Darren Bent to Anfield. But it may take about £22m to lure the 26-year-old away from the Stadium of Light.
Full story: caughtoffside

Roy Hodgson is considering an offer to Panathinaikos in order to bring striker Djibril Cisse back to Anfield.
Full story: Metro

Juventus are continuing to show interest in Liverpool forward Ryan Babel while Sevilla are keen on the Reds' Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva.
Full story: Daily Mail

Juve are also keen on Tottenham midfielder Wilson Palacios.
Full story: caughtoffside

Bayern Munich have joined the long list of clubs interested in securing the services of Liverpool's Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt.
Full story: footylatest

Ajax are interested in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.
Full story: footylatest

Blackburn's French defender Pascal Chimbonda has been placed on the transfer list, only four months after he was blocked from joining West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart says his heart belongs to Hamburg and although he is happy at White Hart Lane, he wants to return to the German club again one day.
Full story: fourfourtwo.com

Spurs winger David Bentley could become the latest Premier League player to find a home at Turkish club Galatasary.
Full story: footylatest.com

Tottenham are in talks with TSG Hoffenheim about signing striker Vedad Ibisevic.
Full story: imscouting

Spurs are being linked with Bolton defender Gary Cahill and Hammers centre-half Matthew Upson after fears Younes Kaboul could have suffered a long-term injury.
Full story: Metro

Aston Villa are ready to rekindle their interest in Tottenham striker Robbie Keane with a £6m bid in January.
Full story: Daily Mail

Villa have joined AC Milan and Genoa CFC in the race for IFK Goteborg striker Robin Soder.
Full story: imscouting

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would need to smash the club's transfer record to recruit Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Wenger could act as early as January to sign the £25m-rated 22-year-old.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Arsenal and Manchester United are about to be pipped by Real Madrid in the chase for talented Lille midfielder Eden Hazard.
Full story: Metro

Aston Villa's out-of-favour midfielder Stephen Ireland is set to hold crunch talks over his future at the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham defender Jonathan Spector is set to move to Germany in January, with Cologne the favourites to sign the 24-year-old. United States international Spector has German heritage.
Full story: talksport.co.uk

Hammer midfielder Valon Behrami is a target for Premier League rivals Newcastle United, outfit Hannover and two Serie A giants.
Full story: Metro

Everton are considering a move for Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips when the January transfer window opens.
Full story: goal.com

Bolton manager Owen Coyle is still confident in-form striker Johan Elmander will stay at the club despite the Swede rejecting a new deal.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz may return to his native Paraguay to secure first-team football again, according to his father and agent.
Full story: imscouting

FC Cluj forward Lacina Traore is available in the January transfer window with a number of top European teams including Premier League clubs tracking the striker dubbed the "New Emmanuel Adebayor."
Full story: sport.co.uk

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola will resist any future approach from Chelsea because he wants to work with Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool left-back Paul Konchesky admits his performances have not been good enough this season. The 29-year-old took full responsibility for being caught out of position and allowing Aaron Lennon to score the winner for Spurs in Sunday's Premier League game.
Full story: The Sun

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker will miss Tuesday's Carling Cup quarter-final against Manchester United, having played in Saturday's Premier League victory over Wigan with a chest infection.
Full story: Daily Mail

The Hammers will hit the Football Association with a £10.5m writ as they seek compensation for former striker Dean Ashton who was forced to retire after injuring his ankle while on England duty.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will learn on Tuesday if he needs an operation on his dislocated shoulder. Initially ruled out for a month, surgery could mean he is out of action for three months.
Full story: The Sun
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Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin has explained why his native Russia deserve the 2018 World Cup ahead of England. "Hosting it here would open up new minds and new hearts for the game," he said.
Full story: Goal.com

Arsenal are reported to have opened contract talks with Lorient forward Kevin Gameiro over a possible £10m January move to the Emirates. Tottenham and Liverpool may yet table rival offers for the 23-year-old.
Full story: Metro

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is interested in Bolton's in-form Swedish striker Johan Elmander, who is out of contract in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse could be in line for a return to the Premier League with Fulham joining Aston Villa amongst the clubs interested in his signature.
Full story: Inside Futbol

West Ham right-sided midfielder Valon Behrami could opt for a move to German side Hannover 96 instead of taking up offers from either Juventus or Roma.
Full story: IM Scouting

Arsenal keeper Vito Mannone hopes to extend his loan deal at Hull City beyond January after featuring in a run of three matches for the Championship side.
Full story: eatsleepsport.com

Wolves are considering a £200,000 bid for Nice striker Mamadou Bagayoko, who has been on a three-day trial at Molineux.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are keeping their goalkeeping options open after admitting that Edwin van der Sar's retirement looks likely this summer. Among those under United's radar are Rangers' Allan McGregor, Bayer Leverkusen's Rene Adler, Manuel Neuer of Schalke and David de Gea from Atletico Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mail

Lille playmaker Eden Hazard has attracted the interest of Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Belgian is also being tracked by Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Full story: IM Scouting

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he would be "the last to know" if speculation that Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is being lined up to replace him is true.
Full story: Daily Express

Roma are to offer unsettled Ancelotti the opportunity to escape Stamford Bridge and take up the reins at his former club.
Full story: the Independent

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says his 27-year-old centre-half Roger Johnson deserves an England call-up.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson thinks it is "sad" for the game that his team have drawn Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup because of the calibre of the two clubs.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Aston Villa centre-back Curtis Davies says he has been rescued by Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson as his loan deal is extended until January.
Full story: Daily Mirror