Newcastle Join Tottenham In Race To Sign Blackburn Winger

Newcastle is the latest club to be linked with Blackburn winger Junior Hoilett just one day after Tottenham was also linked with a move for the talented youngster.

Blackburn are determined to keep hold of the 21-year-old and have entered negotiations about a new contract for the midfielder.

Hoilett has been one of the brightest stars for Blackburn over the past two seasons, despite the club struggling at the wrong end of the table.

This impressive form has led to both Spurs and Newcastle keeping a close eye on contract negotiations as Hoilett's current deal expires in the summer.

Blackburn hope they can convince the winger to stay at Ewood Park, but are hoping that if they are forced to sell then he signs a new deal in which there would be a release clause in the contract.

The same was done with Manchester United defender Phil Jones who had a £16.5million clause inserted in the last deal he signed with Blackburn.

Newcastle has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season and currently sits in fourth place, while Tottenham have won their last four Premier League games.

Spurs view the winger as potential competition for Aaron Lennon who has so far struggled to recreate his best form, while Newcastle are keen to bring another young player to their squad after the success of Yohan Cabaye and Hatem Ben Arfa.

Tottenham Striker Set For Shock Premiership Switch

Queens Park Rangers are set to offer Tottenham misfit Roman Pavlyuchenko a second chance in the Premiership, according to reports on Footylatest.com.

The Russian international striker seems surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane having only started four games for the club this season and scoring one goal.

However he is unhappy at playing with Tottenham's second string side in the Carling Cup and the Europa League.

It was reported last week that Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund were interested in Pavlyuchenko.

Now it seems the 29-year-old is going to be offered a lifeline to stay in the Premiership with QPR willing to bring him to Loftus Road to strengthen their forward line.

So far this season QPR have scored only five goals in eight games, and it is believed that Tony Fernandes is willing to offer Tottenham £10million for Pavlyuchenko.

Manchester United Target French Full-Back

Manchester United has reportedly targeted Lyon defender Aly Cissokho as the long-term replacement for current first-choice left-back Patrice Evra.

Evra has been a mainstay in the United line-up since moving from Monaco in 2006 but, at 30 years of age, his future at Old Trafford is not a long one.

And according to footybunker.com, United are considering a move for Cissokho next summer as his long-term successor.

The 24-year-old full-back was heavily linked with Arsenal and Liverpool during the summer with both clubs eager to fill the left-back slot.

However, both sides were reportedly put off by Lyon's asking price - thought to be in the region of £17m - so decided on other options.

Cissokho has established himself as one of the most highly-rated defenders in Ligue 1 since moving to Lyon in 2009.

Arsenal Prepare Shock Move For Belgian Midfield Starlet

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is lining up a move for Brescia midfielder Omar El Kaddouri, according to reports in The Metro.

The former Anderlecht youngster is currently at Serie B side Brescia and his impressive displays this season have sparked interest with a number of Serie A clubs keen including Napoli and Palermo.

However it is reported that Premier League side Arsenal are the favourites to acquire the services of the 20-year-old Belgian.

Speaking recently El Kaddouri said: "I am flattered by the interest shown by those clubs but it is not official to me yet so I can't say anything.

"I have heard through newspapers, so I am relaxed. I just want to continue to play good for Brescia and once January comes we will all see what will happen.

"Being linked with Arsenal? They play the good football I like and Mr. Wenger gives a chance to any young players and likes technical players like me.

"Brescia has been good to me and I love this place but once interest is shown by some teams you have to think about it."

Tottenham's Midfielder Still Wanted By Sevilla

Sevilla are still interested in signing Tottenham midfielder Giovani dos Santos after they narrowly missed out on his signature in the summer.

The Spanish club came close to securing a £7m deal for dos Santos before Spurs blocked the move, a decision that led to a public attack on the club by the Mexico international.

Having been frozen out of Tottenham's first-team plans in recent seasons, dos Santos was eager to move in search of regular playing time.

He has enjoyed more chances with Spurs this season and has made six appearances so far, although it is thought he will seek a move unless he can establish himself as a member of the starting XI.

And Sevilla appear ready to offer him the chance of a fresh start after the club's sporting director, Ramon Rodriguez, admitted they were still interested in the 22-year-old.

"We must find a player who is right for us and is right economically," Rodriguez said.

"Dos Santos? He fits the profile of the player we're looking for, but it all depends on the willingness of the boy and Tottenham."

Arsenal To Make January Approach For Unsettled Juventus Star

Arsenal has reportedly expressed an interest in signing Juventus winger Milos Kraisc, who is thought to be seeking a move away from the Italian club.

According to Corriere dello Sport, the Gunners, along with Manchester City, have made contact with Krasic's representatives about his availability ahead of the January transfer window.

It is thought City are considering a swap deal that would involve Carlos Tevez heading in the opposite direction with the Eastlands club aware of Juve's interest in their want-away striker.

Meanwhile, Arsenal could be offered their own swap deal opportunity with Juve coach Antonio Conte a known admirer of Gunners winger Theo Walcott.

Speculation has been rife linking Krasic with a move away from Juve with him appearing to fall out of favour with Conte.

Following his €15m move from CSKA Moscow last summer, the Serbia international played an integral part of Juve's 2010 season. He has been capped 43 times by his country.

Barcelona Plan Move To Sign Arsenal & Chelsea Defensive Pair

Barcelona have put Ashley Cole at the top of their transfer hit-list.

Coach Pep Guardiola’s priority is a left-back and Chelsea’s Cole fits the bill – if Barca can get him for around £12million.

Cole, 30, is ­Guardiola’s first choice, but now he must convince Barca president Sandro Rosell to make a move.

The European champions are long-term admirers of Tottenham’s Welsh winger Gareth Bale – but his sky-high price tag has left them believing Cole is a better option.

England star Cole was a target for Real Madrid last summer and was interested then in moving to Spain. But Chelsea held firm and refused to sell him.

Now Barcelona are ready to test their resolve again in the summer.

The Spaniards also want a keeper, and Guardiola is an admirer of Arsenal’s Wojciech Szczesny.

Everton Identify £4m Argentine Striker As Top January Target

Everton are keeping tabs on Catania striker Maxi Lopez who has been put up for sale by the Serie A club.

The 27-year-old has been sidelined by coach Vincenzo Montello this season and there are no signs he will be welcomed back into the first-team.

The ex-Argentina U20 international scored 10 goals in 32 appearances last season, and 11 in 17 the campaign before, but has lost his place to Gonzalo Bergessio.

A number of clubs are interested in Lopez, with Lazio, Novara and Wolverhampton Wanderers also keen on the hit-man.

Everton boss David Moyes will hope the challenge of playing in the Premier League will be enough to convince Lopez to join the Toffees.

Moyes is in desperate need of more attacking options with Louis Saha expected to leave the club at the end of the season following a bust-up with the manager.

With Yakubu and Jermaine Beckford leaving the club last summer, the Scotsman needs more strikers and will offer £4million for Lopez’s signature.

Lopez will have the chance to link up with fellow Argentine Denis Stracqualursi who moved to Goodison Park in the last window but is yet to make an impression.

Tottenham Plan £15m January Bid To Sign Chelsea Pair

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is reportedly readying a bid to sign Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Alex in January. The White Hart Lane boss will make a hopeful bid for the duo when the transfer window re-opens as he looks to beef up his squad in the pursuit of a coveted top four spot.

Talks between Chelsea and Drogba over a new contract have reportedly broken down and the Ivory Coast international will be out of contract in the summer with a number of club’s keen on the veteran striker. The Blues may elect to cash in on the 33 year old in January to avoid losing the Blues man for free next summer. With that in mind Tottenham will offer up to £6m to avoid having to run the gauntlet of many sides able to offer a higher salary when his deal ends.

The likes of PSG, Bayern Munich and Marseille have all been linked with the striker who has netted an impressive 145 goals in 252 starts since his move to Stamford Bridge in July 2004.

Some reports have suggested that Drogba may well consider offers from Premier League sides as he has settled in the UK and could feel that a move across to North London may be a new challenge he would be interested in. He would also feel confident of securing regular first team football, something he can not be guaranteed at Chelsea.

Andre Villas-Boas had started the season with Fernando Torres as his first choice striker and then showed his faith in youth by selecting England Under 21 international Daniel Sturridge after he had completed his suspension. The likes of Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku are other young alternatives that may also lead the likes of Nicolas Anelka and Salomon Kalou to consider their futures at the West London club.

Tottenham are also interested in Brazilian centre back Alex and hope to lure the 29 year old with the promise of first team football. The former PSV Eindhoven man has struggled to convince a string of Chelsea boss’s of his worth since his move to the club in 2007.

The powerfully built defender with a penchant for long range free-kicks is behind the likes of John Terry and David Luiz in Andre Villas-Boas’s thinking and has made just two Premier League appearances thus far this season.