Chelsea have been linked with a surprise £48m move for Liverpool's 19-year-old England midfielder Raheem Sterling.
Liverpool have started negotiations with former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes over a move to the Premier League. The 32-year-old is currently a free agent.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado, 29, but would not be able to match his reported £60,000-a-week wages at White Hart Lane.
Meanwhile, Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 31, could join Tottenham for just £3m in January if Soldado moves.
Manchester United have received a boost in their bid to tempt midfielder Arturo Vidal to Old Trafford, with the 27-year-old set to hold talks with Juventus bosses who are unhappy with his recent behaviour.
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, 37, could be set to leave New York Red Bulls and return to Europe.
OTHER GOSSIP
Aston Villa assistant boss Roy Keane says Jose Mourinho is a "disgrace" and said the Chelsea manager was lucky he did not punch him when he attempted to shake his hand before the end of Villa's 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge last month.
Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind, 24, says he has a long way to go before he earns the right to be considered Roy Keane's successor.
Meanwhile, United are set to offer defender Tyler Blackett, 20, an improved contract which would increase his wages from £2,000 to £50,000 a week.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Mesut Ozil's scan on a knee complaint presented the club with 'bad news' after the 25-year-old Germany midfielder returned early from international duty.
Meanwhile, Wenger may have to play left-back Nacho Monreal, 28, out of position at centre-back and 19-year-old Hector Bellerin at right-back in Arsenal's next Premier League match after the club's injury problems worsened.
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