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Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their efforts to sign Eden Hazard, after Lille president Michel Seydoux slapped an astonishing £43 million valuation on the midfielder.

Manchester United legend David Beckham has held preliminary talks with Paris St-Germain, according to the Ligue 1 club's sporting director Leonardo.

Mikel Arteta has hailed "on fire" Arsenal captain Robin van Persie as one of the world's best strikers after his brace fired the Gunners into the knock-out stage of the Champions League.

Phil Jones has backed Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League knock-out stage and believes domestic rivals Manchester City could feel the pace as they enter the crucial Christmas period.

The defender has warned the rivals not to write the Reds off so early in the campaign.

None of Europe’s elite clubs would relish facing Manchester United in the Champions League despite their less than convincing start, according to midfielder Darren Fletcher.

The agent of Valencia midfielder Mehmet Topal has told The International Business Times that Manchester City and Chelsea are interested in the Turkish international.

Former Manchester United keeper Mark Bosnich believes that Sir Alex Ferguson will be in the market for a defender in the January transfer window, after the side suffered another disappointing result in the Champions League last night.

Lille president Michel Seydoux has placed a €50 million price tag on Eden Hazard, with the club admitting that no player is irreplaceable as the playmaker considers his future.

David Beckham has ruled out a January move to the Premier League as speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain increases.

A source close to Borussia Dortmund sensation Mario Götze has told the International Business Times that a move to Manchester United or Arsenal in January is not on the player's agenda prior to next summer's European Championships.

Daniele De Rossi looks set to snub Chelsea and Manchester City and sign a new contract with Roma, according to reports in Italy.

David Beckham downplayed speculation over his future after he helped Los Angeles Galaxy win the MLS Cup with victory over Houston Dynamo Sunday.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has joined Fabio Capello in praising Phil Jones.

After signing Oluwaseyi Ojo yesterday, Liverpool have made their intentions clear to stick to a policy of bringing youngsters with the potential to be European talents on board at the club.

Lucas Leiva has revealed that he is taking tips from Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets, with the midfielder adjusting to a role at Anfield that involves more defence.

Daniele De Rossi will be happy to spend his career at Roma, according to Roberto Mancini

Manchester United sensation Phil Jones has revealed he has a bizarre phobia of foreign elevators.

Phil Jones admits he is hugely flattered by comparisons to Manchester United legend Duncan Edwards, and admits talk of him being a potential England captain in the making is a great honour.

Reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid are plotting a move for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney next summer.

Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has praised the impact of Cesc Fabregas since the Spain international joined the club in August.

England manager Fabio Capello has compared Manchester United star Phil Jones to Real Madrid hero Fernando Hierro and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi.

Borussia Dortmund starlet Mario Gotze is better than Mesut Ozil, according to German legend Bernd Schneider, with the youngster currently a big target for Manchester United.

Chelsea target Neymar has revealed that the club made a big money offer for his services last year, and the Brazil international says he has no regrets over turning it down.

Manchester City have emerged as Arsenal's chief rivals for Yann M'Vila, after ex-Gunner Patrick Viera revealed the Blues are interested in the Rennes midfielder.

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has refused to deny their interest in Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale but claims they will not pay in excess of £40 million for the Wales international.

Liverpool and Manchester City target Cristian Chivu is considering 'three or four' top teams for his next destination, according to his agent, with a return to Ajax ruled out.

Big spending Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have claimed that they nearly landed Chelsea target Hulk in the summer transfer period, but the deal fell through at the last minute.

Arsenal's summer transfer policy is expected to come under pressure from Real Madrid after the La Liga giants outlined their master plan to sign five of the world's best young players.

Manchester United winger Nani will be offered an improved new contract in order to end interest from Serie A rivals Juventus and Inter Milan.