Tuesday's gossip column - transfers and rumours
BREAKING GOSSIPArsenal 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
Or, Liverpool will Look to former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill as a replacement for exit bound Hodgson.
Full story: caughtoffside
TRANSFER GOSSIPTottenham 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
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
Or, 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
Meanwhile, 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
Out-of-favour 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
Cardiff City manager Dave Jones thinks he needs five new signings in January to seal the club's promotion to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Crystal Palace will sell highly rated goalkeeper Julian Speroni and midfielder Neil Danns in the January transfer window if the duo fail to sign the new contracts they have been offered.
Full story: Daily Mail
League One high-flyers Charlton and Brighton are chasing Luton Town midfielder Andy Drury. The 27-year-old's brace earned the Hatters an FA Cup replay with Charlton on Saturday.
Full story: talksport.co.uk
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
OTHER GOSSIPBarcelona 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
AND FINALLYHollywood film star Morgan Freeman has been drafted in by the USA Bid Committee hoping to help win the right to bring the 2022 World Cup to the United States.
Full story: mlssoccer.com
Cornish village team Madron FC have been branded the worst team in Britain - by their own manager! The team has lost 11 games on the trot, conceded 227 goals (scoring only twice themselves) and has been on the end of a 55-0 thrashing.
Full story: The Guardian
