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19:36 Spurs boss Harry Redknapp rules out making any further signings during the winter transfer window.

19:55 Gareth Barry has reiterated that he will be remaining with Aston Villa until at least the end of the season although there are no imminent talks about a new contract.

22:02 Skysports.com understands Plymouth Argyle have taken Austria international Roman Kienast on a week-long trial at Home Park.

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11.15 Zenit St Petersburg have revealed they have turned down a bid from Arsenal for Andrei Arshavin. ()

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Paper Talk According to reports in The Sun, Zenit St Petersburg schemer Andrei Arshavin will complete a move to Arsenal before the transfer window closes after an initial £10million bid was rejected.

Paper Talk Reports in the Daily Mail suggest Newcastle United will make an attempt to sign Manchester City striker Jo on loan. Jo has struggled to make an impact since his big-money move to City last summer.

7.49 South Korean international Lee Keun-ho has rejected a trial offer from Blackburn Rovers.

Paper Talk According to the Daily Star, Gillingham striker Simeon Jackson is a £1million target for Bolton Wanderers after impressing in the recent FA Cup tie against Aston Villa.

8.28 Julio Arca says none of the Middlesbrough side are trying to convince Stewart Downing to stay at the club after the England winger asked to leave.

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8.42 Darius Henderson is confident Sheffield United could cope if leading scorer James Beattie is sold. Stoke City have made an enquiry for Beattie and are expected to step up their bid to sign the striker.

8.48 Newcastle United have taken Danish forward Peter Lovenkrands on trial after he was released by Schalke last week.

9.09 The agent of Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson claims he did receive instruction to find a new club for his player, amid accusations of trying to unsettle the club's captain.

9.24 Atalanta coach Luigi Del Neri has ruled out a move to sign Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati in January.

9.35 Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson has pulled out of the race to sign Joey Barton after having a bid rejected by Newcastle United.

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9.48 Northampton Town boss Stuart Gray is hoping to sign up to three players on loan in the coming days.

9.56 Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has no plans to add to his squad during the January transfer window despite their 3-0 setback at Manchester United.

10.00 Hull City manager Phil Brown is looking to strengthen his squad this week in a bid to halt his team's recent slump.

10.17 Colchester United have extended the loan of West Ham United goalkeeper Jimmy Walker by a further month.

Paper Talk According to reports in France, Stoke City are lining up a move for Nancy full-back Jean Calve, who has struggled for first-team football this season.

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10.48 Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia admits he may recall Paul McShane from Hull City if he fails to sign a new defender.

11.00 Stuttgart are planning talks with Jens Lehmann in a bid to extend the veteran goalkeeper's contract.

11.04 Lyon striker Karim Benzema has admitted his future could depend on the club's success in the UEFA Champions League, with Manchester United and Real Madrid strongly linked with bids.

11.22 Charlton Athletic have cut short Jay McEveley's loan spell from Derby County after the full-back aggravated a shoulder injury.

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Paper Talk Reports in France suggest West Brom are closing in on the signing of striker Marc-Antoine Fortune from Nancy.

12.04 Sky Sports News understands West Ham United have rejected an improved offer from Manchester City for striker Craig Bellamy.

12.23 Jurgen Klinsmann has accused Lukas Podolski of lacking the fight required to force his way into the Bayern Munich side, with the striker set to rejoin Cologne.

12.35 Werder Bremen striker Boubacar Sanogo has told the club that he is willing to leave if he does not get more first-team football, with the Ivorian strongly linked with Marseille.

12.39 Birmingham City have handed a trial to Brazilian Marcio Giovanni, with the centre-half available on a free transfer.

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12.41 West Ham midfielder Luis Boa Morte is unaware of reported interest from Hull City, according to his agent.

12.46 Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has admitted there is still a chance the Championship club could sign Kris Boyd from Rangers.

12.53 Barcelona midfielder Abraham Gonzalez could be set to depart Camp Nou during the winter transfer window, with Celtic linked with the youngster.

13.01 West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for Greek striker Angelos Charisteas, who currently plays for Nurnberg.

13.14 Leyton Orient have extended the loan of Luton Town striker Sam Parkin by a fortnight.

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13.19 Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will not rush into any January signings as his scouts scour the globe looking for new talent and confirmed Peter Lovenkrands is keen to join the club.

13.21 Banfield's Luciano Civelli is on the verge of joining Championship outfit Ipswich Town after an offer was accepted for the midfielder, according to reports in South America.

13.27 Blackburn have signed 15-year-old Cambridge United full-back Jackson Ramm after he agreed a two-year scholarship with the Premier League club.

13.45 Liverpool have completed the signing of Icelandic star Vitcor Palsson, AGF Aarhus have confirmed.

13.53 Wantaway Schalke midfielder Ze Roberto looks set to join Flamengo on loan.

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14.10 John Coleman has revealed Accrington Stanley are hoping to bring Carlisle United striker Danny Carlton in on loan.

14.14 Kevin Gallen has left Milton Keynes Dons after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

14.21 Austrian international striker Roman Kienast has confirmed that he is heading to Plymouth for a trial.

14.29 Crystal Palace have confirmed that Leandre Griffit has left the club following talks with manager Neil Warnock.

14.42 Reading striker Leroy Lita wants to stay at the Madejski Stadium and help the Royals get back into the Premier League. The hit-man has been linked with a move away from the Championship promotion hopefuls.

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15.03 Tony Adams has admitted he is eager to bring in a number of new faces during the transfer window. Manchester City's Benjani has been linked with a return to Fratton Park.

15.16 Blackburn Rovers have signed Macclesfield starlet Nick Blackman for an undisclosed fee. The striker has made just one first team appearance.

15.22 Wigan Athletic have secured a work permit for Colombia international striker Hugo Rodallega.

15.36 Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed the North East outfit have no money available to strengthen during the winter transfer window.

15.47 Preston North End have finalised the signing of Ross Wallace from Sunderland on a permanent basis.

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16.00 Skysports.com understands that Alex Bruce has been offered a new contract by Ipswich Town.

16.13 Mick McCarthy has defended Wolves' decision not to sign Alan Gow from SPL giants Rangers.

16.24 Kevin Blackwell has admitted he does not know whether James Beattie will remain a Sheffield United player.

16.31 Jose Mourinho has warned Mario Balotelli to forget any hopes he has of leaving Inter Milan on loan.

16.39 Roman Bednar's agent has claimed that the West Brom striker is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including Tottenham.

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16.42 Stockport County have announced that they have released defender Gianluca Havern, with Mansfield Town taking the youngster on a seven-day trial.

16.52 Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins has insisted there is no truth in reports linking goalkeeper Joe Murphy with a move to Sheffield United.

17.07 Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson is on the lookout for a central midfielder in the transfer window to fill his side's problem position.

17.13 Sources close to Sporting Lisbon have told skysports.com that midfielder Miguel Veloso, who has been linked with Manchester City and Arsenal, will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window.

17.29 Manchester United have recalled striker Febian Brandy from his loan spell at Swansea City.

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17.47 Ryan Giggs has not ruled out playing for Cardiff City before he calls time on his illustrious career.

18.20 AC Milan star Kaka is hopeful David Beckham could extend his stay at the Italian giants.

18.30 Sheffield United have re-signed Leigh Bromby, with the defender initially joining the club on loan.

19.15 Robbie Wielaert has agreed a transfer from FC Twente to Ajax, subject to passing a medical.

19.52 Hamburg's director of football, Dietmar Beiersdorfer, claims Nigel de Jong has verbally agreed a new deal with the club. The Dutchman has previously been linked with a move to Real Madrid.