Vanessa Keller

Arsenal target Lukas Podolski has entered into a war of words with Borussia Dortmund, after the club insisted that they wouldn't make a bid for the striker because he was 'too expensive'.

Stefan Frei has been given permission by MLS club Toronto to make a temporary move to Liverpool, to train with the side during the American league's off season.

Liverpool target Inigo Martinez has admitted to being flattered by interest from the English club this season, but the Spaniard insists he is only thinking about his future with Real Sociedad.

Chelsea have confirmed that striker Nicolas Anelka will leave the club for Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in the January transfer window, with the France international set for a mammoth pay check of £6 million per year, according to reports.

Nicky Butt has contradicted Sir Alex Ferguson's insistence that Manchester United won't buy any new players in the January transfer window, with the former star claiming that the club will seek to work on their midfield as January rolls around.

Arsene Wenger has revealed he likes Yoann Gourcuff as a player, but the Arsenal manager has ruled out a January move for the France midfielder, insisting that the Gunners have enough midfielders already on board.

Jamie Redknapp has lauded Robin van Persie's efforts at the weekend, as Arsenal stole a win over Everton to heap pressure on rivals Tottenham and get back into the top four.

Phil Neville has made the sensational claim that Manchester United legend and brother Gary Neville has proven his biggest critics wrong with his quality television punditry skills, including the Liverpool fans who hated him so much during his footballing career.

Marouane Chamakh has admitted that he will reconsider his commitment to Arsenal at the end of the season, with the striker revealing that a return to French side Bordeaux might be on the cards.

Phil Jones believes that Wayne Rooney's form has been top class lately, even though the Manchester United striker has been struggling to find the net.

Gregory van der Wiel has admitted that he is planning on making a step up in his career in the next transfer window, with Liverpool continuing to circle the star.

Arsene Wenger is faced with a dilemma as the January transfer window approaches, despite the Arsenal squad currently boasting top form and working their way into contention for a Champions League place once more.

Benjamin Corgnet has claimed that he is yet to enter into talks with Chelsea, as the Dijon midfielder considers his future.

Gary Pallister believes that Sir Alex Ferguson won't need to make any purchases to fill the gap left by Nemanja Vidic in the January transfer window, because Manchester United have enough back up in their current squad.

Schalke have admitted being interested in Cologne striker and Arsenal target Lukas Podolski, with the star set for a transfer tussle as the January window moves closer to opening day.

Manchester United and Manchester City have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Marek Hamsik, with the playmaker set to sign a new deal with Napoli.

Wesley Sneijder 'idolises' Manchester United, according to Dutch football pundit Marcel van der Kraan, with the playmaker still being connected to a possible move to the club in January.

Internacional president Giovanni Luigi has insisted that he will block a move for Arsenal target Leandro Damiao, as the striker continues to be linked with moves away from the club.

Nemanja Vidic's agent has insisted that the defender won't be discussing a move away from Manchester United, though he has revealed that his client will be out for 'several months' after injuring his cruciate ligament at the weekend.

Romelu Lukaku has admitted that he has been heavily influenced by Didier Drogba in his career, but the Chelsea summer signing insists that as he matures, he is playing less like the star striker than in the past.

Arsenal target Mario Gotze has called on Borussia Dortmund to work harder, as the side were knocked out of the Champions League group stages this week.

Gregory van der Wiel has admitted that he would be interested in a move to Valencia, as reports continue to link the right-back to a January deal with Liverpool.

Arsene Wenger has revealed he will be watching El Clasico very closely this weekend, with the Arsenal manager calling Barcelona and Real Madrid 'the two best teams in the world.'

Brazilian star Robinho believes that Neymar made the correct decision to stay in Brazil for the next three years, after the starlet admitted he turned down a lucrative offer from Chelsea to ply his trade in his home country.

Manchester United will miss Nemanja Vidic's presence on the pitch, according to Jamie Redknapp, with the defender looking at a lengthy spell out of action after injuring his knee in last night's shattering Champions League loss.

Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he gave Arsenal everything he could during his time at the club, after the Spaniard finally got his wish towards the end of summer to move back to youth club Barcelona.

Diego Godin's agent has claimed that the Uruguayan defender has had contact from Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal in preparation for the January transfer window, though no concrete offers have been made for the star yet.

Wojciech Szczesny has backed David De Gea to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world, as the Manchester United keeper comes under increased pressure to deliver in his first season in the Premier League.

Manchester United are facing injury worries in their forward line coming up to the January transfer window, and though Sir Alex Ferguson insisted he won't be making a move when the month rolls around, the manager may have his hand forced after Javier Hernandez was ruled out until at least Christmas.