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12.00 Newcastle are believed to be weighing up an approach for Rangers duo Barry Fergsuon and Madjid Bougherra. Magpies boss Joe Kinnear hasmade no secret of his desire to strenghten in January and has begun identifying targets.

12.07 David Moyes has rejected suggestions that he may be wiling to sell Mikel Arteta. The Spanish midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, but the Toffees are reluctant to part with their talismanic playmaker.

12.29 Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is planning to reduce his bloated squad at the Stadium of Light but will not sell key players.

12.52 Ligue 1 outfit Sochaux have completed the signing of Vaclav Sverkosfrom Banik Ostrava.

13.00 Northampton have extended the loan of Manchester United goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler until the end of January.

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13.03 QPR star Mikele Leigertwood is a target for Bolton, Wolves and Sheffield United, skysports.com understands.

13.11 Liverpool appear set to complete their first piece of New Year business by landing teenage sensation Victor Palsson.

13.20 Motherwell have handed a trial to former Start defender Lars Martin Engedal.

13.53 A host of clubs are checking on Swansea star Owain Tudur-Jones, skysports.com understands.

14.01 Tottenham's opening offer for Stewart Downing was just £6million, skysports.com understands, but they are ready to bid again.

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14.09 Portsmouth and West Brom have joined Stoke City in the chase for Ivory Coast star Aruna Dindane.

14.11 Manchester City midfielder Elano admits he would be open to the possibility of a New Year switch to Lazio.

14.28 Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted that he has concerns over whether his squad can deal with the demands of the Premier League schedule.

14.46 Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England international Wayne Bridge from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.

15.12 Blackburn have handed a trial to Ghanian starlet James Bissue.

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15.21 Sky Bet have suspended betting on the possiblity of Jermain Defoe returning to Tottenham from Portsmouth. Watch this space for more updates.

15.41 Argentinian midfielder Hugo Colace has signed a new contract which will keep him at Barnsley until the summer of 2010.

18.01 Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira insists David Suazo, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League, will not be leaving during the winter transfer window.

18.51 Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel could be set to leave the Allianz Arena after admitting he is unimpressed with the club's offer of a one-year contract extension.

20.51 Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has stressed that Diego Milito will not be going anywhere this month. The Argentine striker has been linked with a move to Inter Milan.

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21.33 According to reports, Fulham could face competition from AC Milan for Stipe Pletikosa. The Cottagers have been linked with the Spartak Moscow goalkeeper but reports in Russia suggest the Rossoneri have entered the race.

22.01 Manchester City's newest acquisition Wayne Bridge has spoken about his switch from Chelsea. He believes it is an exciting time to be at Eastlands.

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15.12 Blackburn have handed a trial to Ghanian starlet James Bissue.

Let's see about that. Wonder will he even sign, none of our recent trialists seem to.

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9.25 Genoa have ruled out the possibility of selling Argentine striker Diego Milito to Serie A rivals Inter Milan.

10.00 Middlesbrough have branded Tottenham's latest approach for Stewart Downing as 'derisory'. Spurs are believed to have offered around £6million for the England international winger.

10.25 Charles N'Zogbia has reiterated his desire to leave Newcastle during the transfer window. The Frenchman has previously revealed that he would welcome a move to Arsenal.

11.41 Jermain Defoe is open to discussing a potential return to Tottenham. The England international is keen to work with Harry Redknapp again and is hoping Portsmouth will accept an approach from Spurs.

11.55 Bayern Munich have revealed that they would be willing to part with Lukas Podolski for a double figure sum. The news will interest Tottenham, Man City, Roma and Marseille, who have all been sniffing around the Germany international.

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13.00 AC Milan superstar Kaka is hoping to persuade David Beckham to extend his loan deal with the Italian giants.

13.01 Marseille boss Eric Gerets admits he would be interested in signing Henrik Larsson. The Swedish striker is set to become available on a free transfer later this month.

13.20 Mark Hughes has admitted Manchester City may need up to five more new signings before they can become competitive in the Premier League.

13.51 Pascal Chimbonda looks unlikely to get his wish of securing a move to Lyon. The reigning Ligue 1 champions are yet to make an approach for the Sunderland full-back despite his come-and-get-me pleas.

13.59 Tony Adams has not given up hope of persuading Jermain Defoe to remain at Portsmouth. The England international striker has openly admitted that he would welcome a return to Tottenham.

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14.14 Carlos Tevez remains confident that he will become a Manchester United player on a permanent basis. The Argentine is currently on loan at Old Trafford and is yet to see the Red Devils resolve his future.

15.33 Rangers boss Walter Smith has dismissed specualtion linking Barry Ferguson with a move to Newcastle. The Gers chief has also played down talk suggesting Madjid Bougherra and Allan McGregor are on their way to St James' Park.

15.54 Mark van Bommel has admitted that he could walk away from Bayern Munich as a free agent this summer. The Dutchman is currently mulling over the merits of accepting a one-year contract extension.

16.24 Wolfsburg are set to complete the signing of Vissel Kobe's Japan international Yo****o Okubo. The striker has previoulsy spent a spell in Europe with Real Mallorca.

16.35 Skysports.com understands that Wolves have agreed a fee with Rangers for Alan Gow. The tricky forward enjoyed a productive loan spell at Blackpool earlier this season but appears to be heading for Molineux.

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16.54 Don Cowie has admitted that his future may lie away from Inverness CT. The midfielder has been attracting interest from Leeds, Dundee United and Rangers.

17.21 Serie A outfit Udinese have handed a one-week trial to Swedish forward Erton Fejzullahu. The 20-year-old is currently on the books of Mjaellby AIF but has been attracting interest for some time.

17.25 Ferencvaros head coach Bobby Davison has claimed that his was in-line to sign Derby midfielder Robby Savage. Davison admitted that a deal was close to being struck with caretaker manager Chris Hutchings but with the departure of manager Paul Jewell any deal is unlikely to take place for the time being.

17.25 Kasper Schmeichel's agent has claimed his client is ready to quit Manchester City. The Danish goalkeeper, son of Manchester United legend Peter, has fallen down the pecking order at Eastlands since the emergence of Joe Hart as a genuine prospect.

17.44 Sevilla sports director Ramon Rodriguez has denied that striker Luis Fabiano is set to leave the Primera Division club.

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18.05 The agent of Roma wing-back Cicinho insists he has had no contact from Chelsea and that his client is happy to remain in the Italian capital.

18.31 Serie A outfit Udinese have handed a one-week trial to highly-rated forward Erton Fejzullahu.

18.55 Serbia international striker Milan Jovanovic claims he has rejected a January transfer move to Everton.

19.29 Sky Sports News sources have learnt Stewart Downing is ready to hand in a transfer request. The Middlesbrough wide man is keen on a move to Tottenham but will he get his wish?

20.01 Barnet manager Ian Hendon has released young midfielder Ryan Burge from his contract from the League Two outfit with immediate effect.

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20.54 Newcastle could face competition from several Premier League rivals for Rangers' Barry Ferguson, skysports.com understands.

21.23 As can be expected on a Sunday night the transfer news is coming in via slow drips but we anticipate a busy day tomorrow. Sky Sports News has learnt Stewart Downing will hand in a transfer request, while Portsmouth's Jermain Defoe will likely be back in the news as he too craves a move. Tottenham are expected to come in for the duo but Boro and Pompey want big money for their top names.

22.10 Scott Parker will move to Manchester City within the next 48 hours, Sky Sports News undestands. The West Ham midfielder has agreed terms with the Eastlands outfit. Just as I was getting out the pipe and slippers for the night...

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Scott Parker and Wayne Bridge...

Putting that money to good use, City.

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Scott Parker and Wayne Bridge...

Putting that money to good use, City.

At least they're spending money trying to improve.

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At least they're spending money trying to improve.

If they're trying to improve through Scott Parker and Wayne Bridge, they're doing it wrong.