By Saul Sebag-Montefiore
The transfer window has opened again and it is looking as though soon the barriers of restraint are going to break down and money is going to be flying around the Premier League like yam in stew:
Arsenal
Barcelona have made an improved bid of £34m for Cesc Fabregas. The Catalan club also want Samir Nasri.
Arsène Wenger remains hopeful of signing Bolton defender, Cahill, with at least one player moving the other way. (however, Arsenal are said to favour Blackburn’s Christopher Samba over Cahill).
Arsenal are set to hand 19-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere a new long-term contract.
Following the signing of Dimitri Payet, reports in L'Equipe claim Gervinho is closing on a move to Arsenal. Gervinho has reportedly agreed a four-year contract with Arsenal as talks continue between the two clubs regarding a fee for the attacker.
Aston Villa
Randy Lerner has given Alex McLeish permission to pursue a £9m move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.
McLeish is set to be reunited with goalkeeper Ben Foster. The club are also interested in signing Charles N'Zogbia from Wigan.
The club's new manager is also keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Canales on loan.
Shay Given has been linked with a move to Villa Park following veteran keeper Brad Freidal’s move to Spurs.
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Blackburn Rovers
Tottenham have rejected Blackburn's £2m bid for Robbie Keane.
Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren is preparing a £2million move for midfielder Keith Andrews.
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Bolton Wanderers
Zat Knight claims Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips is ready to take a pay cut to join Bolton.
Bolton look set to miss out on Crystal Palace's Neil Danns as Rangers boss Ally McCoist is hoping to snap him up 'in a matter of days'.
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Chelsea
Chelsea will go head-to-head in the battle to sign Neymar with both sides reportedly tabling £40m bids.
Roman Abramovich will do everything he can to stop Jose Mourinho's £18m move for midfielder Michael Essien.
The club is set to open talks with Didier Drogba in a bid to extend his contract though they will have to fight off interest from his former club Marseille and Galatasaray.
Di Matteo has returned to Chelsea as assistant manager under Villa-Boas
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Everton
Atletico Madrid are sniffing around Mikel Arteta.
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Fulham
Fulham have failed with a £500,000 bid for Wycombe starlet Kadeem Harris.
Leeds United
Allegedly looking into a move for former Liverpool keeper Jerzy Dudek.
Liverpool
Roberto Mancini is aiming to make Partizan Belgrade defender Stefan Savic his first summer signing having tabled a £6m bid for the Montenegro international.
Wayne Bridge is the latest name to be linked with Liverpool after the club gave up in their bid to sign Jose Enrique from Newcastle.
The club are also said to be finalising a deal that will see Jonjo Shelvey and Stephen Darby to Blackpool as part of a plan to finally land Charlie Adam.
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Manchester City
James Milner is being chased by six Premier Legaue sides - including his old club Aston Villa.
Manchester City have their eyes on three players; Fiorentina midfielder Alessio Cerci (allegedly on the brink of finalizing a 7 million euro deal), Partizan Belgrade defender Stefan Savic and 24-year-old Argentina international keeper Sergio Romero.
The club has also been linked with Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o.
Mancini has declared City’s interest in Sanchez as ‘over’ leaving Chelsea and Barcelona in a two horse race to sign the Chillian
Man City goalkeeper David Gonzalez has confirmed a 6 month loan deal to Aberdeen.
Man City striker, Adebayor, has rejected interest from Blackburn and PSG.
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Manchester United
If Barcelona fail in their attempts to sign Alexis Sanchez they will turn their attentions to Nani.
Valencia are the lastest club to have shown an interst in signing Dimitar Berbatov. The Spanish side are willing to spend up to £14 million.
Spanish U21 Championships player Thiago Alcantara is the latest name to be linked with a move to Old Trafford and the club are understood to have made an initial £15m offer (however, Barcelona have extended his contract)
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Newcastle United
The club is also attempting to hijack Darron Gibson’s proposed £5million move to north-east rivals Sunderland.
Newcastle are also said to be joining the race to sign Chelsea’s Daniel Sturridge – with West Brom, Bolton and Stoke also on the hunt.
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Norwich City
West Ham look set to beat Norwich to the £3m signing of Peterborough's Craig Mackail-Smith.
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Queens Park Rangers
Italy's World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro, 37, could be on his way to newly promoted QPR after being released by Dubai club Al Ahli
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Stoke City
Stoke will abandon their move to sign Birmingham defender Scott Dann and striker Cameron Jerome after having a £16m bid for the pair rejected.
Tony Pulis is considering a bid for Daniel Sturridge.
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Sunderland
The club has agreed a £13million fee for Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.
Ipswich, Barnsley and Derby are all keen on taking young Sunderland striker Ryan Noble on loan.
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Swansea City
Swansea can expect a hard-ball approach from Middlesbrough if they follow up interest in strikers Leroy Lita and Marvin Emnes.
Allegedly enquiring into striking a deal with experienced midfielder, Senna from Villareal.
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Tottenham Hotspur
Giovani Dos Santos is also being linked with a move away and Seville is his most likely destination.
Krancjar linked with a move away from Spurs (who can blame him)
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West Bromwich Albion
West Brom have reportedly added their name to the list of clubs interested in signing Chelsea youngster Daniel Sturridge.
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Wigan Athletic
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has accused Bolton of hiking up their asking price for goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi and is threatening to pull out of a deal. ----------------------------------------------------------------
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to bring in Jonny Evans from Manchester United.
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