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Mancini claims RVP decided about his future three to four months before joining United.

Manchester United have ramped up interest in Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole.

Leonardo denies Cole and Sneidjer's move to PSG.

Barcelona have rejected Liverpool's loan plea for out-of-favour striker David Villa in the January transfer window.

As the Premier League reaches the half-way point, IBTimes UK assess the fortunes of those clubs at either end of the table ahead of the second half of the campaign

Tottenham host relegation candidates Reading on New Year's Day, with Andre Villas-Boas looking to hunt down former club Chelsea for third place

Rafa Benitez denies any contact with Newcastle United striker Demba Ba.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be available for £60m if Manchester United allow Nani and David de Gea to join Real Madrid

Arsenal have reportedly tabled a £10m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Adrian Lopez.

Rafael Benitez has revealed Chelsea tweaked their system to restrict Leighton Baines during their match against Everton.

Ferguson would be looking for a win against Wigan to maintain the seven point gap with City

Jamie Redknapp believes that Arsenal must give in to the wage demands of Theo Walcott and keep him at the club

Wenger will rely on Theo Walcott to strike against Southampton on New Year's Day.

Newcastle have agreed a £5million deal to sign Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy.

QPR have entered into negotiations with Liverpool for the sale of Joe Cole in the January transfer window

Numerous cases of racial abuse left football's governing bodies clueless on how to tackle the problem.

Xabi Alonso has revealed that he is considering a return to England.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are all reportedly keeping tabs on Schalke 04 midfielder Lewis Holtby.

Manchester United are considering an £8m bid for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha

Frank Lampard enhanced his hopes of earning a new Chelsea contract with a timely double to end Everton's unbeaten home record.

Liverpool have enquired about Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Arsenal reported to be interested in £5m Southampton left-back Luke Shaw.

Chelsea have emerged as favourites to sign Newcastle United striker Demba Ba.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly planning a January move for Everton wing-back Leighton Baines.

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha will consider offers from Premier League clubs in January.

Spanish champions Real Madrid are ready to bid £22m for Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea.

Arsenal and Arsene Wenger have a new transfer target - Manchester City's Brian Marwood.

Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly chasing highly rated Valenciennes defender Nicolas Isimat-Mirin.

Spanish champions Real Madrid have reportedly made a £33m bid for Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wants at least £60m.