Gordon Macrae

Exclusive: Chelsea have been encouraged in their pursuit of Racing Genk's Kevin de Bruyne after the player's agent confirmed the highly-rated winger was likely to leave Belgium at the end of the season.

Guangzhou Evergrande have refuted speculation they are poised to complete a move for Chelsea's Didier Drogba, after the Chinese side claimed they have had no contact with the Cote d'Ivore international.

Jamie Redknapp believes Paul Scholes' return highlights the dearth in top-quality replacements coming through in the Premier League but insists it should also challenge those young players on the fringes of the Manchester United first XI to work harder to improve.

Manchester United Transfer Rumours: Sir Alex Ferguson has been told there is money available in the January transfer window, as Manchester United lose ground to fierce rivals Manchester City in the title race.

Chelsea Transfer Rumours: Andre Villas-Boas has admitted Chelsea are in the market for one more player during the January transfer window amid renewed speculation linking Porto striker Hulk with Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool transfer rumour: Reds face a battle to sign reputed long-term CSKA Moscow target Keisuke Honda after the Russian side's coach warned the midfielder was unlikely to be sold in the January transfer window.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush still believes his former club can finish in the top four in May but cautioned fans that it will be another season before the Reds can mount a credible Premier League title challenge.

Liverpool Transfer Rumour: England Under-21 international Marc Albrighton has urged Liverpool-target Darren Bent to stay at Aston Villa during the January transfer window.

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has lauded Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement on the eve of Sunday's Manchester derby.

In-form Newcastle United striker Demba Ba could be available for less than £7m, according to Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp.

BBC pundit Alan Hansen has revealed that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and his Manchester United counterpart, Sir Alex Ferguson, get on "much better than people think".

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has called on Kenny Dalglish and Sir Alex Ferguson to put an end to the current hostile atmosphere between the two clubs in the wake of the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra case.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their on-going pursuit of Yoann Gourcuff after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed the midfielder will not be leaving the club in January.

Liverpool legend Steve McManaman believes the return of Steven Gerrard will help kick-start Andy Carroll's Anfield career, starting with Friday's FA Cup third round clash with Oldham at Anfield.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith has delivered a damning indictment of Manchester United's current malaise and cautioned the club's current vulnerability could prove terminal in the defence of their Premier League title.

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as Manchester United's chief rivals in the pursuit of coveted Brazil international Ganso, according to reports in Friday's press.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is in the market for a defender during the January transfer window, but cautioned he is only looking for loan deals at the present time.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly interested in out-of-favour Juventus winger Milos Krasic but could face competition from a number of top European clubs, according to the player's agent.

Alex McLeish has been forced to quash renewed speculation Darren Bent is poised to move to Liverpool, after the Aston Villa manager revealed there had been no contact between the two clubs.

Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder looks certain to remain at Inter Milan during the January transfer window but hinted at the possibility of a move abroad at the end of the season.

Wigan's Victor Moses has put Liverpool and Tottenham on red alert after contract negotiations over a new Latics contract stalled.

Arsenal have lost out in the race for Borussia Monchengladbach's Marco Reus, with the forward set to re-join Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has revealed he would have strongly considered playing for England had FIFA regulations permitted.

Younes Kaboul has backed Tottenham to sustain their Premier League title bid and believes the club have found a renewed mental strength that should sustain them during the second half of the season.

Tottenham are prepared to battle Arsenal for the signature of Lille forward Moussa Sow, according to reports in France.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will use the last round of Champions League group games to scout a number of January transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window.

AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo is unlikely to move to Arsenal during the January transfer window, according to the player's agent.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze after the club's sporting director backed the player to remain in Germany next season.

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Darren Bent, after Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish revealed the club would not sell any player during the January transfer window.