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Thursday Transfer News: Arsenal, Chelsea and City on Cavani alert & Spurs told Pato price
THIS EVENING'S transfer news sees Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City hoping to take advantage of Edinson Cavani's uncertainty over his PSG future and Spurs and the Gunners told what Alexandre Pato will cost them in January. Elsewhere, Liverpool join Arsenal and Tottenham in the race for Diego Capel while Manchester United want Alberto Moreno to replace Patrice Evra at Old Trafford.
The summer deadline has long slammed shut, but the January transfer window is just around the corner. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been put on notice with Edinson Cavani unhappy at PSG and contemplating a summer move.
Corinthians have agreed to let Alexandre Pato leave in January but Tottenham and Arsenal will need to pay at least £10m to secure his services because of an agreement that entitles the Brazilian to 40 per cent of any transfer fee.
Sporting Lisbon are willing to sell Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham target Diego Capel in January but only if someone meets their £6m valuation of the player.
Everton could be set to keep Leighton Baines from Manchester United's grasp as David Moyes looks to beat Chelsea to the signing of Alberto Moreno as Patrice Evra's replacement at left-back.
Liverpool are hoping to tie down promising teenager Jordon Ibe to a new five-year contract when he turns 18 next month.
Everton are set to step up their interest in Aiden McGeady after the winger told Spartak Moscow he wants to move to England.
Valencia midfielder Ever Banega has confirmed he wants to move in the New Year, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Southampton all believed to be interested in the Argentina international.
Club chat and other gossip
Roy Hodgson has named Saints pair Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez in his latest England squad, and has backed Joe Hart to continue as the country's first-choice keeper.
Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp believes Arsenal can go on to win the Champions League this season.
However, Wayne Rooney has cast doubt on Arsenal’s Premier League title credentials.
Andre Villas-Boas has accused Everton striker Romelu Lukaku of failing to do enough to avoid a collision with Hugo Lloris, after reacting angrily to the “astonishing” criticism fired at him for not substituting his injured goalkeeper.
Best of the rest
Chelsea stars celebrated their win against Schalke with none other than tennis legend Rafael Nadal
Eden Hazard was dropped from Chelsea’s line-up against Schalke last night and told to grow up by Jose Mourinho after he missed training on Monday after having a night out in France.