Sunderland reveal Dann interest

Sunderland have become the latest club to express their interest in Blackburn defender Scott Dann. The Black Cats are targeting Dann as manager Martin O'Neill looks to bolster his defensive options following a knee injury suffered by Wes Brown in a preseason friendly match against Groningen. Sunderland are prepared to propose a bid of £5 million for the 25 year old who has impressed during his time at Birmingham and was a key member of Steve Keane's Rovers side which suffered relegation last season. Sunderland face tough competition for the Rovers defender, with Norwich, Southampton and Newcastle all determined to land Dann's signature.

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Wolves reject West Ham's bid for midfielder Matt Jarvis

Wolves have turned down a bid from West Ham for winger Matt Jarvis. Jarvis' future is in doubt following Wolves relegation from the Barclays Premier League last season and they face a battle to keep hold of their star man, who has attraced intrest from many premier league clubs. Its beilieved that West Ham's rejected bid is in the region of  £6 million, rising up to £9 million with add ons. Jarvis' team mate Steven Fletcher has also been linked with a move away from Molineux. Fletcher handed in a transfer request followng interest from Sunderland, however, despite Wolves' relegation from the top flight at the end of last  season,  chief excutive Jez Moxey insists they are under no financial preasure to sell their best players. Moxey is determined to keep hold of  Wolves' best players.

Moxey: "As we have previously stated, no player will leave Wolves unless the club's valuation is met and it is in our best interests from a football perspective."We wish to retain our best players, we are not under any financial pressure to sell. Players will remain here unless we receive satisfactory offers. "These are challenging situations for all parties, but we will continue to conduct our business in a respectful manner and will honour all of our commitments "We hope, and expect, other parties to do likewise."

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Rooney would welcome RVP arrival at Old Trafford

Manchester United appear to be leading the race to sign Dutch striker Robin Van Persie and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney belives that Van Persie would be a great addition for United next season. If Van Persie joins United then Sir Alex will have plenty of attacking options available for selection. Rooney is an admirer of Van Persie and believes that he and Van Persie are capable of forming a deadly partnership up front.

Rooney on Van Persie: "Of course he's a player that I admire,""He's a fantastic player. He's been amazing for Arsenal over many years. Last season was probably his best season of all. He scored a lot of goals."If he does come here he would be a great addition to the squad."

Rooney on forming a deadly partnership with RVP: "I'd like to think so - but you'd have to ask the manager about that. "There's a lot of forwards here already with myself, Welbeck, Chicharito and Berbatov, who's still here. "So there's a lot of forwards fighting for a place."

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Mancini expresses his views ahead of next season

Manchester City ended last seasons' Barclays Premier League campaign as league winners, however Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is aware of the tough task that lies ahead for the Champions. The Citizens will start their defence of the title on the 19th of August as they take on newly promoted side Southampton at the Eithad Stadium. City boss Mancini has expressed his delight of winning the Premier League, however, the former Inter Milan manager knows that his side must avoid complacency and is also aware that threat possessed by Premier League rivals for the title next season is greater than ever. Mancini believes that if his side are to carry on their success into next season and go on to win the league, then, his side must remain focused and forget that they won the Barclays Premier League. Chelsea have been one of the biggest spenders in the transfer market so far and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich remains keen to improve his Champions League winning side, as Chelsea go into next season looking to win the league for the for the fifth time. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be expecting a response from his side as they lost the title to City on the final day of the season. Mancini is  confident  that his side can come out victorious in their title defence next season, however, the City manager knows that it isn't going to be easy. 

Roberto Mancini:"We did a good job for the last two years and I hope we can do a better one in the next five,""But we cannot rest or start thinking that because we won the title that we are the best. "I think there are four or five teams that can challenge but now, before the transfer window is closed, I think (Manchester) United and Chelsea will challenge us for the title. "It is more difficult to win the title  when you are defending champions. We start again as if from nothing, we must forget that we won the title. Every team will want to beat us and we must work harder than ever. " 

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Cisse reveals Champions League aspirations

Pappiss Demba Cisse's arrival at Newcastle has seen the toon army go on a magnificent run in recent weeks, which has now puts Newcastle in contention for a Champions League spot. The Senegalese striker has endured a great start to his carrier at Newcastle ever since completing his £10 million switch from German side Freiburg. Cisse has netted an impressive 10 goals in just 9 appearances for Newcastle, helping his side go level on points with Tottenham. Spurs and Newcastle are currently equal on 59 points, following a suprising outcome in the match between Tottenham and Norwich, which ended in a 1-2 victory to Norwich. Now that Newcastle find themselves level on points with Tottenham the Newcastle  number nine has his sights set on a fourth place finish which will secure champions league football for Cisse and his Newcastle teammates. Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been quick to dismiss the possibility of securing a champions league spot at times during the season, however the chances of Newcastle finishing in the top four are becoming more increasingly likely. With five games left of the season anything is possible and Cisse's sustained show of quality in front of goal is likely to help his side remain in the battle for Champions League football.  

Cisse: "We don't really want to talk about it as we must take it match by match but of course it's difficult not to think about it. We are now so close. "It is within touching distance and yet still there are five games to go, which is a long way. "Of course I've watched the results in other matches. That is only natural. I'm human. "Chelsea scored in the last minute against Wigan, which was a shame for us, but there are still five games and 15 points at stake. "We must keeping going and giving everything, but it's my dream to play in the Champions League. "We're in there with several other teams in with a chance of making it. I can't believe it, but we are."

QPR look to bring Brazil youngster Henrique on loan to Loftus Road

20 year-old striker Henrique of Santos looks set to join Mark Hughes at Loftus Road on an 18 month loan with a view to become permanent 2013. Henrique led the Under-20 Brazil squad to the World Youth Cup last year and was the top scorer of the tournament. 


Henrique himself has stated that he doesn't 'know anything' in regards to a transfer but his coach, Emerson Leao, has admitted that his star striker could be on the move in the January transfer window. He stated: "Henrique could leave tomorrow or any time soon."


He will be a great addition to Mark Hughes' new team and could help them avoid relegation and possibly push for a top half finish, where Mark Hughes feels a team like QPR should be at this stage if not among the top 6.

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Tottenham eyeing Marseille star Loic Remy

Tottenham are looking at bringing Marseille striker Loic Remy to White Hart Lane in a bid to push for the premier league title. The striker could cost Tottenham £20m but will be a worthy purchase as he has scored 21 goals in 44 appearances for Marseille.

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that he will travel to France on today to watch Marseille play Lille. Redknapp has previously stated that he will only dip into the January transfer market if the opportunity for one 'special player' arises and someone that he feels can boost the team, similar to the acquisition of Rafael Van der Vaart.

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Boas remains faithful in Luiz after claiming that he is capable of becoming one of the best defenders in the world

Chelsea's big money signing David Luiz from last January hasn't quite lived up to expectations this season. When he was purchased by the Blues last January he was at impressive at times, however towards the end of last season he was struck with a sudden run of poor form which has carried on into this season. Luiz has made a series of defensive errors this season, however Chelsea boss Andre Villas Boas remains confident in the clubs big money signing from Benfica last January. Boas believes that he can go on to become one of the best defenders in the world. Luiz has been on the receiving  end of some criticism by many Footballing pundits which can be perceived as unfair by many Chelsea supporters. Despite of all of the criticism that Luiz has received this season, Villas Boas believes that he has got all of the qualities required to become one of the best defenders in the world and he feels that some of the criticism he has received is undeserved.

What Villas had to say about David Luiz: "If everybody had perfect games, media pundits would have no jobs because there'd be no one to criticise. If that was the case, they'd have to find jobs in professional football, which is a little bit harder," "I think David has played fantastically since the start. You have to agree that there are misconceptions created from the start, since the player's arrival. "Maybe a player's performances get a stamp he has to carry for the rest of his life. Just maybe, people got that impression with David. "I saw him in Portugal for one and a half seasons, and now I have the privilege of working with him. "He's going to be one of the greatest central defenders in the world. Why? Because of his characteristics: technical ability, anticipation and speed. "There is a nature in a Premier League game that you have to adapt to, it's culturally different to other countries. That might be a massive shock, to come from Portugal to England, but you've seen people succeed doing that, including Ricardo Carvalho. David will be the same. "He does not have anything to prove and doesn't deserve some of the criticism he has received."

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Chelsea defender Alex looks set to become Mark Hughes' first signing as manager of QPR as the Hoops have bid accepted by Chelsea

With Gary Cahill set to join Chelsea, one man who certainly looks to be on his way out of the Bridge is Alex, who is on the verge of a move to Lotus Road. Chelsea have confirmed that they have accepted a bid from QPR for Brazilian defender Alex.  Following the summer arrival of manager Andre Villas Boas, Alex has dropped down in the pecking order and the chances of him retaining his place in the first team are becoming increasingly low as Bolton defender Garry Cahill looks to be on his way to the bridge. Mark Hughes the new manager of Queens Park Rangers will be looking to improve a QPR side which currently sit 17th in the league table. The signing of Alex is likely to kick of a series of signings at Loftus Road after QPR owner Tony Fernandes reassured Hughes that he would be given a suitable amount of funds required for him to improve the clubs league position. Having seen limited first team opportunities at Chelsea this season, the defender made a clear statement that he isn't willing to settle for a place on the bench, by handing in a transfer request in December. QPR were one of may clubs who were alerted by Alex's demand to leave Chelsea and currently Loftus Road looks the most likely destination for the defender following an accepted bid by Chelsea from QPR for the defender. Alex is guaranteed to be a regular in the QPR eleven if a move does go through and Alex is looking to leave the club in search of first team football. As it stands QPR are the front runners for the signature of Alex. 

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Toffees confirm Gibson signing

Everton FC have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Manchester United to bring midfielder Darren Gibson to Goodison Park. Gibson joins Everton for a fee which is believe to be in the region of £2.5m. The 24 year old joins Everton on four-and-a-half-year deal and he will be most certainly be looking to establish himself in the Everton first team. Gibson is expected to play some part in Everton's fixture today against Aston Villa, after confirmation was received that he has made the squad to face Aston Villa.Gibson has been impressive at times when given the call up by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, however the reasoning behind is move to Everton seems to be completely down to the fact that he has been given a very limited amount of first team opportunities at Old Trafford. Gibson is more commonly know for his ability strike a ball from just outside the box and he has done this on many occasions for Sir Alex Ferguson's side. Manchester United legend Paul  Scholes recently came out of retirement to face Manchester City at the Ethaid stadium, in a match which saw United progress to the next round of the F.A cup. United won the match  2-3. The reintroduction of Paul Scholes, has seen the Gibson drop even further down in the picking order leaving him behind the likes of Anderson, Carrick, Giggs and Cleverly who is injured at this point in time.  Gibson looks to be the ideal signing for Everton manager David Moyes, currently his  Everton side doesn't possess much of a goal threat, however  Moyes will be looking turn things around in front of goal following the reintroduction of LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan. Donovan who had a successful loan spell with the Toffees in 2010, has also joined the club this month. Donovan's move comes in the form of a loan deal. Donovan is one of three MLS stars who have agreed to join Premier League sides this January. David Moyes decision to dip into the transfer market in search of attacking quality looks as though it could pay of. Gibson has scored 10 goals during his time at Old Trafford and Moyes will be hoping that his goal can help them increase their league position.

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