SPORTS

Edinson Cavani is now a target for Chelsea as well as Manchester United, according to numerous sources, with the striker set for a very busy January as he weighs up his options ahead of a possible move to the Premier League.

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.

Stan Collymore admits he thought Manchester United may have made a cheeky endeavour to sign Fernando Torres this month.

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

Manchester United have allegedly been dealt a huge boost in their protracted efforts to lure Wesley Sneijder to Old Trafford, after Inter Milan reportedly dropped their lofty valuation of the Serie A star.

Nikica Jelavic has admitted he is hugely flattered by the alleged interest from Liverpool and has urged Kenny Dalglish to firm up his rumoured advances with a formal offer.

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.

The deal is now going through a very crucial phase, report has said.

The Midlands club is reportedly willing for a two-year contract with Drogba.

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, who is estimated more than £30 million, is also there on Villas-Boas' radar.

Phil Jones' own goal at second-half stoppage time sealed the victory in favour of the Magpies.

Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that Chelsea are interested in signing him in the January transfer window, and the young winger is happy to make the move to Stamford Bridge despite being warned about receiving limited game time.

Bacary Sagna is on track to recover from his leg injury, the right-back has revealed, and he couldn't be more excited to be coming back onto the pitch with the prospect of Thierry Henry wearing an Arsenal top once more.

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

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down reports linking him with a move to Manchester United as a possible successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Santos president Luis Oliveira has finally admitted that Ganso will be sold, if the Manchester United target receives the right offer in the January transfer window.

Darren Fletcher could make a return to competitive football for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, according to Scotland manager Craig Levein, with the midfielder currently out of action with no set return date.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has dismissed reports linking Vedran Corluka with a move to the Championship and suggested speculation claiming Steven Pienaar is being targeted for a loan return to Everton this month are also wide of the mark.

Tottenham Hotspur are awaiting the outcome of scans on Sandro and William Gallas following the calf injuries they sustained at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night.

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.

Theo Walcott believes that Jack Wilshere will have a long and very prosperous season with Arsenal, but the winger has insisted that the youngster won't be rushed into the starting line up as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

England have dropped Danny Care from the upcoming Six Nations following the 25-year-old's recent arrest for drink-driving on New Year's Eve.

Alan Hansen believes Chelsea will struggle to finish inside the Premier League's top four this season, and suggests Andre Villas-Boas must take a leaf out of Manchester United's book, by breaking up an established side.

Alan Hansen has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea defensive duo David Luiz and Jose Bosingwa following the pair's less than convincing display at Molineux at the weekend.

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.

Manchester United have continually insisted that they are not looking to sign any targets in the January transfer window, but former Red Devil Lou Macari has other ideas, believing that Sir Alex Ferguson will be planning on signing at least 'one or two players' before the month ends.

Nani believes Manchester United are still well-placed to retain the Premier League title but cautioned the club could ill-afford another slip-up like Saturday's loss to Blackburn Rovers.

Marvin Martin will not leave Sochaux until at least next summer, according to club president Alexandre Lacombe, despite reports still connecting the player to Arsenal.

Jamie Redknapp has challenged Liverpool's profligate strike force to assume greater responsibility after the club announced it would not appeal against Luis Suarez's ban.