Grenier coy over Arsenal, Liverpool switch

Olympique Lyon playmaker Clement Grenier is not ready to divulge the details of approaches by Premier League’s duo of Arsenal and Liverpool during the summer. The Frenchman was quoted in The Daily Star, saying: "Arsenal and Liverpool? There was contact. After that, it remains personal."

Honda inks contract with Milan with Liverpool, Tottenham in fray

CSKA Moscow star Keisuke Honda, who was believed to be also on the wishlist of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, has put pen to paper on a contract with AC Milan. Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani was reported telling reporters: “Honda will be a Milan player from 3 January. We have already filed the contract.”

Arsenal consider bid for Antoine Griezmann

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly lining up a 20 million pound bid for Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann, according to the Metro. While Arsenal also have enough players capable of playing on the wings, one reckons that Wenger might want to use German international Lukas Podolski in a more central role should he sign Griezmann in January.

Spurs frontrunners to sign Berba

North Londoners Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be leading the race to acquire the services of Fulham forward Dimitar Berbatov, reports The Daily Express. The Bulgarian is believed to be vying for a move away from Craven Cottage this winter, with Arsenal and West Ham also suggested to be hot on his trail.

Arsene Wenger has made up his mind to make a dash for Hamburger SV’s young midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, with Liverpool waiting eagerly in the wings to pounce, reports The Daily Star.

Calhanoglu impressive start to the season was already witnessed by the respective scouts of the clubs and their glowing tributes to the young Turkish midfielder’s abilities seems to have caught the attention of the Arsenal manager. An official bid is believed to be on the cards with Calhanoglu’s representative Bektas Demirtas saying, “We know of Arsenal's interest.I think they will make a concrete move in December or January. Hakan and Hamburg has been a success story - our wish is that he stays here and continues to evolve.”

Arsenal, Napoli and Inter lock horns over Rafael

Arsenal, Napoli and Inter Milan are believed to be vying for Manchester United ace Rafael, reports The Daily Express. The Brazilian has been an immensely useful player for the Red Devils but has seen questions being raised over his future at the club.

Ranocchia to put in transfer request

Inter Milan star Andrea Ranocchia is believed to be contemplating handing in a transfer request at the San Siro soon, reports The Daily Express. The Italian is reported to be a target for Premier League sides Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur this winter.

Sanabria may be closer to Arsenal move

Barcelona youngster Antonio Sanabria may be on the verge of a move to Arsenal, reports El Mundo Deportivo. Reports in the Spanish newspaper suggest that the Paraguayan has verbally agreed to offers from an unnamed club, with the side in question believed to be either of the Gunners or AS Roma.

Cabaye drops PSG hints

Newcastle United playmaker Yohan Cabaye has dropped hints of being wishful of a move to Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman, who is also on the wishlist of Arsenal and Manchester United, has been quoted in The Daily Star, saying: "As far as I know, there has been no contact with Paris Saint-Germain. Who wouldn't want to join PSG today?"

Hakan Calhanoglu’s recent endeavours with German side Hamburg has managed to attract the attention of Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool. Both clubs are reportedly contesting vehemently to win the teenager’s signature and had sent scouts to watch Calhanoglu, when Hamburger SV hosted FC Augsburg yesterday.

Calhanoglu started his formative years at Karlsruher SC, a German club currently playing in 2.Fussball-Bundesliga. He moved to his current club Hamburger SV in July 2012 for 2.5 million euros. He was sent back on loan to his former club in the next season, where he scored 14 goals in 31 appearances. The current Bundesliga season witnessed him in full flow as the midfielder has made 13 appearances with 4 goals and 2 assists to his credit. The Turkish prodigy’s attacking flair along with his ability to play both as a striker and a left sided winger also provides his manager greater flexibility.

Scottish ‘Mini Messi’ warned against leaving Dundee

Hidden away in the mystical highlands of Scotland lies a diminutive Peter Pan-esque fleet-footed attacker by the name of Ryan Gauld. A talent so precocious that his fable has traveled down south to the wealthy capitalists in the Premier League but Dundee United refuse to believe that it is a done deal that the 17 year old will be ditching the Scottish mist for English money. The links with Man United, Arsenal and Real Madrid have gotten so strong that even Scottish FA performance Director Mark Wotte has gotten involved by dropping these gems to the Metro: “I’ve seen some of the clubs he’s been linked with – it’s ridiculous. He doesn’t have to leave Scotland to develop.”

Brazilian midfield dynamo headed to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’

David Moyes must be forgiven for not wanting to hear the word Everton after Man United’s crushing defeat to his former club in mid-week. But the United manager’s January target happens to be one Everton Ribeiro, the 24 year old Brazilian midfielder who looks likely to join the Red Devils in the winter. Cruzerio want around £15m for the midfielder, whose agent is quoted by the Metro saying: “Manchester United want him. David Moyes has been impressed. I’ve already been to England and talked personally with them. In United’s opinion, he is the complete midfielder.”