David Beckham could sign for a Premier League side as early as next week with the 35-year-old midfielder eager to return to top-level action and his current club LA Galaxy likely to grant him permission to go out on loan within the next 48 hours. Full story: Daily Mail
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho will try to convince Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, 23, to join him at the Bernabeu in the summer and is prepared to offer the Gunners £35m for the Spanish midfielder. Full story: The Sun
Italian club Chievo Verona are leading the chase to sign Arsenal forward Carlos Vela with the 21-year-old Mexican having struggled to nail down a first-team spot since signing for the Gunners in 2005. Full story: The Sun
Benfica claim they have turned down a bid of about £17m from Chelsea for Brazilian centre-back David Luiz, 23, insisting he will leave for no less than £43m. Full story: The Guardian
Aston Villa will hold talks to try and keep hold of winger Ashley Young who is a £15m January target for Premier League leaders Manchester United. Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United goalkeeping target David De Gea has made it clear he is eager to stay at Atletico Madrid, saying: "I am very happy ... when things are going well it is not necessary to change anything." Full story: talkSPORT
Manchester City have turned down a bid from West Ham to take left-back Wayne Bridge on loan in January, even though the Hammers had offered to pay £95,000 a week towards his wages. Full story: Daily Mail
West Ham will try to sign Manchester United's Michael Owen and Everton striker Yakubu as they look to drag themselves out of the relegation mire. Full story: Daily Mirror
Swiss international Valon Behrami could be on his way out of Upton Park, with long-time admirers Roma ready to make a £4.5m offer. Full story: talkSPORT
The Hammers are also tracking Barnsley midfielder Adam Hammill, 25, but will have competition from Nottingham Forest. Full story: Daily Mirror
Liverpool could make Rennes midfielder Sylvain Marveaux their first January signing after he was a guest at their 1-0 home loss to Wolves on Wednesday. Full story: the Sun
Dutch striker Eljero Elia could also be on his way to Anfield from Hamburg, which could pave the way for compatriot Ryan Babel to leave Liverpool. Full story: talkSPORT
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has targeted Blackburn's £8m-rated centre-back Chris Samba as the man to shore up his defence. Full story: Daily Express
Meanwhile, Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is planning a £12m offer for Aston Villa's 26-year-old winger Stewart Downing. Full story: Daily Mail
Everton are in the hunt for Sparta Prague's Slovakian midfielder Juraj Kucka, 23, with Bayer Leverkusen and Parma also interested. Full story: The Sun
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish wants midfielder David Bentley and striker Robbie Keane to join Blues from Tottenham. Full story: Daily Mail
Blackpool hope to agree a deal with Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston before the transfer window opens. The former Hearts player is available as a free agent after leaving Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. Full story: talkSPORT
Wolves are interested in Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown, with the 33-year-old looking likely to have played his last game for Pompey after triggering a contract clause that would increase his salary to £35,000 a week should he play another match. Full story: Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP
Liverpool's owners have reached breaking point with Reds' manager Roy Hodgson and only a victory against Bolton on Saturday is likely to save him from being sacked. Full story: Daily Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson has recalled two players to Manchester United from their loan spells at Preston after his son Darren was sacked as manager at Deepdale. Full story: Guardian
Billy Davies is a shock front-runner to become Burnley's next manager because the Nottingham Forest boss is in dispute with the east midlands club over its transfer policy. Full story: Daily Mail
Wayne Rooney's 20-year-old brother John, a former Macclesfield midfielder, is flying to America on Sunday to take part in the Major Soccer League Superdraft. Full story: Daily Mail
AND FINALLY
Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor says he thinks he would be easier for defenders to push around if he took manager Gerard Houllier's advice to lose weight. Full story: Daily Telegraph
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