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Arsenal and Newcastle striker target Olivier Giroud will not go to either club for less than €50 million, according to Montpellier owner Louis Nicollin, with the two sides said to be interested in taking the Frenchman aboard for a much more modest fee of €10 million.

Tottenham Hotspur's squad is the envy of their London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea according to football pundit Tony Cascarino.

Mark Lawrenson believes Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish must know all the evidence surrounding Luis Suarez's alleged racist abuse of Manchester United's Patrice Evra, or the Merseyside club's public support of the Uruguayan would be very ill-advised.

Jamie Redknapp has lavished praise on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro following the Brazilian's impressive display at Carrow Road on Tuesday night.

Tony Cascarino believes Gareth Bale's attacking abandonment epitomises Tottenham Hotspur's ethos this season.

Daniel Agger has rued Liverpool's missed chance against Blackburn on Boxing Day, with the Reds suffering yet another draw in their efforts to maintain the pace on fifth placed Arsenal.

Roberto Martinez believes the return to fitness of Tom Cleverley could be the catalyst for Manchester United to win the Premier League title this season.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge admits the club's recent draw against Blackburn felt as if it were a defeat against their bitterest rivals Manchester United.

According to the Daily Express, the futures of two of Manchester United's brightest young stars Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba are looking increasingly fragile amid mounting interest from their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City.

The agent of long-term Arsenal and Liverpool target Eden Hazard has issued a very public come-and-get-me plea to a host of Europe's top clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City.

The Welsh winger put up an amazing show at Carrow Road netting the two goals which catapulted Spurs into the third slot in the Premier League table.

Gareth Bale struck twice with flawless perfection.

Manchester United are now level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City, but City are still on top on goal difference.

Gervinho scored the opener just eight minutes into the game but Steven Fletcher returned the compliment well before half time.

Harry Redknapp has praised Huddersfield Town sensation Jordan Rhodes, amid increasing interest from Tottenham and their Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Yann M'Vila admits he is glad he spurned the rumoured advances from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool in the summer because he feels his career has benefited from remaining at Rennes.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes Steven Caulker has the credentials to be a mainstay of his defence in the next few years.

John Barnes believes that Liverpool need to make it a priority to purchase a striker in January, with Real Madrid hitman Gonzalo Higuain at the top of the Reds legend's list of candidates.

Tony Cascarino believes Thierry Henry would be well advised to avoid the reported advances of Arsene Wenger by rejecting a possible return to Arsenal.

Former Liverpool defender Neil Ruddock has named Manchester United legend Eric Cantona as his favourite player and recalled the time he continuously tried to overturn the Frenchman's famously upturned collar at Anfield.

Jamie Redknapp believes that Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard could not be returning to the pitch for the club at a better time, with the England international hoping to become a regular feature for the squad for the first time in over 12 months.

Samir Nasri has endeavoured to explain his acrimonious departure from Arsenal in the summer by explaining that he joined Manchester City in order to win the Premier League title.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that Ryan Giggs may be given another extension on his contract, after the midfielder scored for the 20th consecutive Premier League season in a row before the Christmas break.

Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas believes Arsene Wenger's pursuit for honours during his eight year Emirates career was hindered by the perennial injury problems experienced by Robin Van Persie.

Cesc Fabregas has endeavoured to explain the reasons behind his decision to leave Arsenal in the summer, by claiming the time was right for him to exit the Emirates.

Tony Cascarino believes Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is failing to get the best out of his club's record signing Andy Carroll.

Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he sees his future at Barcelona, but the playmaker has admitted that he would make the move to Arsenal if he had to leave the Catalan giants for any reason.

Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas concedes mistakes were made by his former club but he refuses to criticise his ex-employers or have a bad word said against Arsene Wenger.

Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas can understand why Gunners' fans were unhappy when Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina put a Barcelona shirt over his head during Spain's World Cup celebrations.