Kevin Keegan is ready to test Middlesbrough's resolve to hang on to England international Jonathan Woodgate. (1506 GMT - Press Association)

Manchester City striker Rolando Bianchi is close to completing a permanent transfer to Lazio, according to the Roman outfit. (1420 GMT - Press Association)

Birmingham have admitted defeat in their bid to sign Lazio defender Guglielmo Stendardo on loan. (1338 GMT - Birmingham Mail)

Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko believes he could complete a move to Juventus by the end of this week. (1038 GMT - Gazzetta dello Sport)

Manchester City have denied that Micah Richards is about to sign a new long-term contract. (0903 GMT - Manchester Evening News)

606: DEBATE What's the goss?

Keep an eye on our gossip column during the day for updates and breaking news throughout the transfer window.

Javier Mascherano could add to Liverpool's woes and leave the club for Italy in the summer. (Sun)

Kevin Keegan is interested taking striker Dean Ashton to Newcastle for West Ham. (Mirror)

Keegan is also keen on Liverpool defender John Arne Riise. (Mirror)

Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is interested in Argentina's Ezequiel Garay who currently plays for Racing Santander. (Sun)

Former Manchester United keeper Roy Carroll is desperate to join Derby County from Rangers. (Mirror)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is trying to lure Milan Baros back to English football. (Various)

Villa could also lose Luke Moore to Scottish outfit Rangers. (Guardian)

Kevin Keegan has been told to keep his hands off Blackburn's David Bentley. (Daily Star)

Reading are set to sign Mali Jimmy Kebe from Lens for �400,000. (Sun)

Watford striker Marlon King is hopeful his transfer to Fulham will still go ahead. (Guardian)

Ipswich have tabled a fresh �1.75m for Plymouth's David Norris. (Guardian)

Ipswich have also offered Coventry �1m for striker Leon Best. (Mail)

Tottenham are close to signing Portuguese midfielder Tiago and Brazilian defender Gilberto. (Telegraph)

Ajax keeper Maarten Stekelenburg has pledged his future to the club despite reported interest from Spurs. (Independent)

Birmingham hope to sign Gary Cahill from Aston Villa. (Daily Mail)

Glen Hoddle is believed to be the favourite to replace George Burley at Southampton if as expected he becomes the new Scotland manager. (Mirror)

Cardiff manager Dave Jones and out of work Billy Davies are also thought to be on the short-list. (various)

Micah Richards is set to end speculation over his Manchester City future and sign a new contract at the club. (Daily Mai)

Frank Lampard has suffered a fresh setback in his return from a thigh injury. (Daily Star)

Premier League clubs have spent a record amount on January transfers this season. (Various)

Cristiano Ronaldo's mum has spoken of her desire for her son to play for Real Madrid one day. (Various)

Arsenal striker Niklas Bendter was apparently left with a cut nose following an altercation with team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor during last night's 5-1 defeat to Tottenham. (Various)