Vanessa Keller

Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit has called on Manchester United to sign Wesley Sneijder in the January transfer window, with the playmaker said to still be a potential target for Sir Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea will have to meet Josip Ilicic's release clause if they hope to land the midfielder, according to Palermo sporting director Luca Cattani.

Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United's youngsters will get better with time, despite their demoralising loss to Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup quarter final.

Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that money will be available for Chelsea in the January transfer window, but the under-siege manager said that the club will only buy new players if they believe they're getting a good deal.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has insisted that he made the right decision to move from lower league side Southampton to Arsenal in the summer, despite the youngster knowing his playing time would be considerably limited with an all-star Gunners squad.

Real Madrid star Pepe believes that if he were president of the club, he would sign Nicolas Gaitan, putting Manchester United on alert to make a bid for the playmaker as soon as possible if they wish to beat the competition.

Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock believes that Ashley Young is a 'modern day great', as Aston Villa prepare to take on Manchester United on Saturday

David Villa has insisted that he is not listening to rumours connecting him with other clubs, as Liverpool reportedly chase the striker for a January swoop.

Napoli star Edinson Cavani has not received any concrete offers, according to president Aurelio De Laurentiis, with Manchester United said to still be chasing the striker.

Jose Enrique has insisted that he will never change his allegiances from Spain to England, despite the left-back missing out on a call up for his home country.

Moussa Sow has heaped praise on Joe Cole, with the Lille star insisting that his Liverpool-owned teammate has surprised everyone with his uncomparable work ethic this season.

Lucho Gonzalez's agent has revealed that his client is hoping for a transfer in the January window, with the Argentine international still being connected to a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal and Chelsea target Jordy Clasie is working out the details of a contract extension with his current club, according to technical director Martin van Geel.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal were chasing Owen Hargreaves before he made the move to Manchester United, with the manager admitting that his £17 million fee was too expensive for the north London club.

Jesse Lingard is hoping to make a gallant comeback from injury, and be involved in Manchester United's tie with Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup quarter final this week.

Tim Ream is coming to England for trial stints with Bolton and West Brom

Sebastian Coates has revealed that Luis Suarez encouraged him to join Liverpool, as the young Uruguayan continues to find his feet in the Premier League.

Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Barcelona youngster Rafinha, with the 18 year old pledging his commitment to the Catalan giants for the long term.

Papiss Demba Cisse will consider options in Germany and England

Sir Alex Ferguson is continuing to scout Nicolas Gaitan, according to numerous reports, with the attacking midfielder high on the Manchester United manager's transfer wishlist.

Manchester United striker target Klaas Jan Huntelaar has been compared to Marco van Basten by German football manager Bernd Schuster, as the Netherlands international continues to display fine form in the Bundesliga.

Cameroon defender Nicolas N'Koulou has admitted to being flattered by interest from Arsenal, with the star insisting that while he won't be distracted by the rumours, when a big club like the Gunners takes interest, it makes a player take notice.

Gary Speed's family release statement

Cologne striker Lukas Podolski has admitted he is getting fed up with his current club's off field problems, and would consider a move to another European club if the offer was right.

Persie, with the prolific striker insisting his teammate is not only a highly skilled footballer, but is intelligent as well.

Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Gary Cahill, with Owen Coyle admitting that he would like to take on some players from elite English clubs this season.

Ricky van Wolfswinkel has admitted to being flattered by rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United, but the striker insists he is concentrating on playing well for Sporting CP.

Arsenal are interested in Gabriel Torjo, according to his agent, with the Serie A star the subject of a great deal of transfer speculation in preparation for the January transfer window.

Arsenal will have to contend with Barcelona in their pursuit of Mario Gotze, multiple reports are claiming, with the youngster set for a transfer battle when the window opens up in January.