Vanessa Keller

Oriol Romeu is planning on staying at Chelsea for another year at least

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is not considering his future at the moment, as the former Manchester United superstar collected an award for Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year in Dubai on Wednesday night.

Nemanja Vidic's agent has played down rumours that the defender may be at the end of his career, after sustaining a season-ending injury against Basel in Manchester United's Champions League defeat to the Swiss club.

Per Mertesacker has sung the praises of Cologne striker Lucas Podolski, with the Germany international said to be a long standing target for Arsenal.

It's been a big year for Liverpool fans, with their fortunes looking more likely than ever to be turned around under a new dawn of viable ownership and legendary manager Kenny Dalglish.

Luis Suarez has been suspended by the FA for Liverpool's clash against Newcastle on Friday, after the striker accepted his one-match ban for the obscene gesture he aimed at Fulham fans at Craven Cottage on December 5th.

Manchester United have suffered some of the best and worst moments that English and European football can offer this year, and while the club are currently pushing Manchester City for top spot in the Premier League table, it has taken a lot for Sir Alex Ferguson's army to achieve what they have in the last 12 months.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ray Parlour believes that Thierry Henry is not only capable of providing great back up for Robin van Persie this season but also the former Arsenal midfielder believes he could take over the north London club one day.

Chelsea are working hard to get hold of Milos Krasic, according to multiple sources, after Juventus reportedly admitted they are in the market to offload the star on either a loan or permanent deal.

Wayne Bridge has hit back at Roberto Mancini's claims that he doesn't want to play for Manchester City, as Arsenal continue to be connected with a possible loan move for the left-back in January.

Arsene Wenger has name checked Wayne Bridge as a possible target for Arsenal in the January transfer window, but the Gunners manager has revealed he hasn't made a formal enquiry as yet for the former England international.

Cheik Tiote has admitted that he is flattered by talk of a move to big clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool, and the defensive midfielder has revealed that it has made him think twice about his position at Newcastle.

Roberto Martinez has refused to publicly admit that he is chasing Manchester United youngster Federico Macheda, but the Wigan manager has hinted that a deal could be in the works for the striker as the January transfer window looms.

Chelsea are looking more and more likely to sign Gary Cahill, with Andre Villas-Boas admitting the club are planning on buying a centre-back in the January transfer window to cover for the loss of Alex.

Wayne Rooney has subtly mocked Liverpool for their lack of Premier League title trophies, after the striker took to twitter to stir the notoriously partisan rivalry between Manchester United and Kenny Dalglish's side.

Liverpool face a Premier League fight with Everton as well as Swansea for the signature of Rory Donnelly, David Moyes has revealed, with the Toffees manager closely monitoring the situation as January approaches.

Edinson Cavani has continued to play the line that he is happy at Napoli, but the Manchester United and City striker target has admitted that a move is always a possibility in the future.

Mesut Ozil has insisted he is happy at Real Madrid, as rumours surround a possible deal for the playmaker to move to Liverpool in the January transfer window.

Ray Parlour has called on Arsene Wenger to sign Wayne Bridge, with the Arsenal manager looking at transfer options for January after Kieran Gibbs suffered a setback in his recovery.

Manchester United face a fight from Spain to get hold of long-standing target Mario Gotze, with the playmaker reportedly admitting that he would prefer to move to La Liga than England.

Manchester United legend Paul McGrath has called on Liverpool players to wear anti-racism t-shirts, rather than ones with Luis Suarez's face on them, after the Reds donned the tops while warming up to face Wigan last night.

Arsenal are taking their time to consider if they will purchase Yossi Benayoun on a permanent basis, with the playmaker continuing to star for the Gunners last night as they defeated Aston Villa 2-1.

Manchester United will have to dip into the January transfer window, according to Mark Bosnich, with Phil Jones' injury the final straw in a pile of setbacks the club have faced this month.