Sunderland have made a £6million bid for Manchester United Alan Smith. Middlesbrough and Everton are also in the race to sign the striker. West Ham is looking to sign Smith and Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen.
Barcelona fancy-dan midfielder Deco apparently wants to play for Jose Mourinho again, reports the Sun.
The Brazilian-born Portuguese international is DESPERATE to work with the Special One again, but goes with the classic line of 'at the moment I'm a Barcelona player'
Juventus have confirmed their interest in Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze.
Bolton are ready to sell Abdoulaye Faye, wanted by old boss Sam Allardyce at Newcastle.
Robert Pires wants Nicolas Anelka to join him at Villarreal in Spain.
Seol Ki-Hyeon is ready to quit Reading to become the latest addition to Lawrie Sanchez's Fulham revolution.
Everton have accepted a £4m offer from Sheffield United for James Beattie.
PSG defender Boukary Dreme is attracting interest from Magpies boss Sam Allardyce.
Chelsea's gruelling pre-season programme has taken its toll, with another six players added to their growing injury list ahead of the Community Shield.
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has played down reports of a major bust-up with striker Andy Cole.
