The opening of the January transfer window is now just days away, and Premier League managers across the country are preparing to bolster their squads for the second-half of the season...
The Germany international reportedly stormed out of a training session, amid rumours he is increasingly frustrated with life at the Emirates.
Arsene Wenger recently laughed off talk that Podolski could be heading to Inter Milan, labelling their interest as a 'joke'.
It is thought Podolski is carrying a groin problem and won't feature against Southampton this afternoon (3pm).
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been urged to make a move for Dani Alves.
The 31-year-old right back is out of contract with Barcelona at the end of the season and has yet to sign a new deal.
And former Liverpool favourite Jamie Redknapp believes Alves would be an asset for any top Premier League club.
"Barcelona’s Alves isn’t the force he used to be, but at 31, he isn’t washed up yet. I expect English clubs to push hard," Redknapp told The Daily Mail.
A contract offer has already been made to the 34-year-old, but a deal has yet to be struck.
Brendan Rodgers believes Gerrard has earned the right to consider offers and he said: "I have got a great relationship and communication with Steven so we understand exactly the position. "He has earned that respect if he does talk to anyone."
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger thinks Theo Walcott is 'mentally scarred' by his long-term knee injury.
Wenger said: "We will see that when he plays, it is difficult to predict, he is certainly a bit edgy as he has been out for so long."
West Brom have appointed Tony Pulis as their new head coach.
The former Crystal Palace boss signed a two-and-a-half-year deal and will formally take over after today's game against West Ham (3pm).
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has been banned from all football-related activity for his anti-Semitic slur.
The 78-year-old has been fined £50,000 and will undertake a compulsory education programme.
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Redknapp predicts Chelsea could still get the title jitters with Manchester City breathing down their necks.
He said: "Chelsea are the team to stop, but they will be nervous. With their firepower and their quality, they are ripe for this title… but they haven’t got away from Manchester City, who have had to deal with poor form and injuries to key players."
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Dani Alves could move to the Premier League on a free
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