AC Milan To Monitor Bendtner

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner says he will not return to the Emirates after his loan spell with Sunderland ends - and AC Milan are already interested in him on a permanent deal.

Bendtner, who once claimed he was one of the best strikers in world football, has failed to live up to his own lofty opinions of himself.

As a result of his failure to become a regular starter for Arsenal, the Dane was sent out on loan to Sunderland on transfer deadline day.

The 23-year-old has been at Arsenal since 2005 but is likely to be moved on next summer.

If his loan move on Wearside goes well, Steve Bruce may decide to make a permanent bid but they will face competition from AC Milan.

Sources in Italy suggest that the Serie A giants wanted Bendtner when the transfer window was open, but they failed to act quickly enough.

Sunderland stepped in but AC Milan remain keen and will make tentative enquiries to Arsenal in January regarding a move next summer.

Gunners Wanted Gourcuff

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas claims that Arsenal made a late bid for Yoann Gourcuff before deadline day.

The Frenchman was just one of the players chased by the Gunners in the final days of the transfer window as Arsenal searched for replacements for Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas.

Gourcuff, who is currently recovering from injury, is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in France and is thought to be a long-term target of Arsene Wenger's.

Lyon rejected Arsenal's enquiry for Gourcuff with the player having a big part to play at Stade Gerland.

"I got a call on the penultimate day of the transfer window from Gilles Grimandi asking for a loan," Aulas told RMC Sport.

"We believe in re-establishing Yoann. He has been operated upon. He has just resumed training.

"We have chosen Gourcuff, like last year. It was hard last season. Hopefully he will demonstrate his capabilities this term."

Gourcuff scored three goals in 27 Ligue 1 appearances last season for Lyon but is currently ruled out through injury.

PSG Plan To Install Jose Mourinho As Next Boss

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of this season for cashed-up PSG.

TV3 Esport Club says Porto president Jorge Pinto da Costa, a close friend of Mourinho’s, let slip the news while in Monaco.

It’s claimed the former Chelsea manager will see out this season at Real before taking charge of PSG in June so to have a full summer to do his squad building.

PSG are being bankrolled by the Qatar Investment Authority and as such have seemingly limitless funds and that may well encourage big name boss’s to consider moving to the Parc des Princes, but would Jose Mourinho make such a move? Well a lot would depend on what occurs this season.

If Real Madrid once again fail to beat Barcelona to either the La Liga or Champions League then the Portuguese manager may find himself ousted anyway and then he would be clear to consider such a position, it should be noted however that Arsene Wenger has also been strongly linked with the position that is currently taken by Antoine Kombouaré.

PSG brought in Inter Milan boss Leonardo to act as director of football and clearly anyone who opts to take the position as Les Parisiens boss would have to have a workable relationship with the Brazilian.

Brighton Sign Former Spain Midfielder Vicente Rodriguez

Brighton has confirmed the signing of former Spain midfielder Vicente Rodriguez.

The 30-year-old left Valencia in the summer and has joined the Seagulls on a one-year deal.

Vicente has been capped 38 times by his country, and also has two Primera Division titles and a UEFA Cup winner's medal to his name.

Albion manager Gus Poyet told the club's official website: "Vicente is the special player we wanted.

"He has great qualities in terms of his ability and flexibility to play in a range of different positions.

"He also brings a great experience having played at the top level for the last 10 years with Valencia.

"This is a major coup to bring him to the Amex."

Pandiani Pens Espanyol Deal

Walter Pandiani has rejoined Espanyol, with the club confirming that he completed a move late in the transfer window.

The 35-year-old striker has penned a one-year contract with the Catalan side.

Espanyol have swooped for the veteran frontman after losing Pablo Osvaldo to Roma.

Pandiani previously turned out for the club between 2005 and 2007 and enjoyed a productive spell.

He helped them to the Uefa Cup final in his second season, before moving on to pastures new.

The Uruguayan has also turned out for Deportivo La Coruna, Real Mallorca, Birmingham and Osasuna during his career.

Pandiani will join fellow new recruits Romaric and Vladimir Weiss at Espanyol this season.

Zaragoza Signs Postiga And Luis Garcia

Financially stricken Zaragoza signed Portugal striker Helder Postiga and Luis Garcia before the close of the transfer deadline.

The Spanish club says on Thursday it signed Postiga from Sporting Lisbon for the next three seasons while former Spain forward Garcia joins from rival Espanyol for the next three years.

Zaragoza also loaned Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche to Villarreal for the season.

Zaragoza reportedly has debts of 134 million ($192 million) and is one of six Spanish clubs in the topflight in bankruptcy protection. A private investment fund previously provided most of the transfer fee to sign goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez Gago.

Zaragoza opened the season with a 6-0 loss to Real Madrid.

James Beattie Touted For Newcastle Or Everton Move

Veteran forward James Beattie could be set for a shock return to the Premier League, with former clubs Everton and Blackburn - as well as striker-shy Newcastle United - all alerted to his availability following his release by Rangers.

Beattie, 33, was loaned out to Blackpool by the Scottish outfit last season and has now been declared surplus to requirements at Ibrox.

However, despite failing to find the net for the Tangerines in nine league appearances, he still believes he can cut it at the top level - prompting his representatives to circulate his name to a number of clubs.

While there are still limited indications of interest, possible suitors for Beattie include Everton, who are looking for short-term support for new loan signing Denis Stracqualarsi and cover for the departed Yakubu.

Another of Beattie's former clubs who could move for the out-of-contract former England man is Blackburn Rovers, as boss Steve Kean is still on the lookout for depth on the bench and may see Beattie as a potential impact player.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are already being linked with a pay-as-you-play deal for the former Gers star and QPR could do with another hitman - should injury strike either DJ Campbell or Jay Bothroyd.

On transfer deadline day on Wednesday, Rangers confirmed the forward had departed from the club, which has left his management scrambling.

In a statement, the Scottish Premier League outfit said: 'A deal has been agreed with Beattie which terminates his contract and makes him a free agent.

'Beattie was signed at the beginning of last season by [manager] Walter Smith and made a small contribution early on but then suffered injury and was loaned to Blackpool.'

Rhodolfo Could Join Juventus In January

Sao Paulo's Luiz Rhodolfo still has options to join Juventus in the January transfer window following a failed move this summer, his agent Gustavo Sabino has told Goal.com.

The 25-year-old centre-back has cemented his position at the heart of Sao Paulo's back four following the departures of Miranda and Alex Silva, and his performances have not gone unnoticed in Europe.

Italian reports suggested Juventus made an €8 million bid during the transfer window which was turned down by the Brazilians who are keen on keeping him.

But, his agent believes something could take off with the Serie A giants in 2012.

"We had found an agreement on personal terms with Juventus, but Sao Paulo turned it down," the agent revealed.

"Rhodolfo really wanted to join Juventus and we were happy for him to do this.

"In any case, we are working so that Sao Paulo can accept an offer in January from Juventus."

The Italians currently have Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci as the centre-back pair, but it is said Bonucci could leave for Zenit St Petersburg after being close to moving there during the summer window.

Liverpool Tried To Sign Italian Starlet

Liverpool was keen on signing Parma striker Fabio Borini on-loan before they made a move for Craig Bellamy.

The Reds were impressed with the 20-year-old during his temporary spell at Swansea City last season and wanted to give him a chance in the Premier League.

The Italy U21 international eventually joined Serie A giants Roma, but according to his agent, Marco De Marchi, Liverpool expressed an interest.

“Parma did well to believe in him when his contract at Chelsea ran out,” De Marchi said.

“Then Roma invested heavily on him which confirmed that the player has some extraordinary ability, as you can see from his performances for the Italian Under-21 side.

“The player was liked by a lot of other clubs, sides such as Liverpool and Hamburg came after him too.”

The Reds finally signed Craig Bellamy on a frantic deadline day but had to fight off a deal from Cardiff City.

Dos Santos Blasts Tottenham For Blocking Sevilla Switch

Giovani Dos Santos has slammed Tottenham after manager Harry Redknapp blocked his move to Sevilla just hours before the transfer window closed.

The Mexico midfielder has become the forgotten man at the club having started just two Premier League games in three years at White Hart Lane.

He was expected to leave this summer with Redknapp streamlining his squad during the transfer window - and there were a string of Spanish clubs keen on a move for the 22-year-old.

And Dos Santos has confirmed that he was on the verge of joining Sevilla only for Redknapp to pull the plug on the deal, leaving him "disappointed, sad and angry" with the club.

"I was very surprised that with two hours left, my coach has changed his mind," he told Fox Sports.

"In three years at Tottenham I have not been taken into account and there has not been confidence in me at all. So I hope that this time I hear the truth when talking to him and we can get down to football.

"To be honest I already felt at another club, Sevilla, and we had already completed more than 50 per cent of negotiations. Almost everything had been agreed but with half an hour to go Spurs changed their minds, something I found very odd.

"Both myself and my agent have been left disappointed, sad and angry at the way Tottenham have acted.

"After such a long time without having any confidence in me I am now going to get my chance, which makes me feel weird. Even so, I mean to take this opportunity out of respect to the Tottenham fans and also because of the professional I am."