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Yann M'Vila is close to making a move to Russian outfit Rubin Kazan, according to reports, with the defensive midfielder set to leave Rennes by the end of the month.

Arsenal have reportedly been offered Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff on loan till the end of the season.

Andy Murray cruised through to the Australian Open quarter final after a straight sets win over Frenchman Giles Simon

Arsenal re-consider bid for Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, amid ongoing negotiations with Newcastle United

Wenger admits tough challenge to make top four after their 2-1 loss to Chelsea

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hints at striker signing in January

United have edged ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Wlfried Zaha, according to reports, with the winger likely to make a move in the summer to his chosen club.

Steven Gerrard has admitted he hopes to see Wesley Sneijder make the move to Liverpool, with the playmaker currently mulling over whether to agree to a €10 million deal with Galatasaray.

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he nearly signed Gareth Bale, with the Manchester United manager revealing the Tottenham star's old club wouldn't let him go to Old Trafford.

Tottenham manager AVB says Wayne Rooney may lack the mental ability to score from penalties.

Balazs Dzsudzsak's agent has played down reports that claimed the player is close to making a January move to Liverpool.

Liverpool have submitted a £5m bid for Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

Sol Campbell and Patrick Vieira compare the Invincibles to the present Arsenal squad

Steven Gerrard claims Liverpool need to sign "two or three big players" in this transfer window.

French club Bastia have denied reports of an impending transfer for midfielder Florian Thauvin

Bayern Munich prepare £40m bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

PSG to offer Arsene Wenger three-year contract worth £30m to manage Ligue 1 club

West Ham give Arsenal and Tottenham target Mohamed Diame until Thursday to sign new contract.

Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the London derby.

United will be looking for win against Spurs to re-establish a seven-point lead at the top.

City close gap on United, Liverpool thump Norwich and Reading shock Newcastle.

Schalke 04 confirm Tottenham are negotiating for the early transfer of midfielder Lewis Holtby

Brendan Rodgers has revealed details of Liverpool's transfer plans, both for January and the coming summer.

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez claims he is happy to change position in the Reds' line-up.

Newcastle United are reportedly close to signing Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa

Sam Allardyce says West Ham have not yet managed to negotiate a new deal with Mohamed Diame.

Newcastle United host Reading at St James' Park, with the Magpies looking to avoid falling into the relegation zone

Barcelona are considering signing Chelsea defender Ashley Cole and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Manchester City welcome Fulham to the Etihad, with the defending champions keen to cut down derby rivals Manchester United's seven-point lead.