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Di Santos does not want to simply warm the bench at Chelsea

Rover Di Santo in no hurry to rejoin Chelsea

Blackburn Rovers' loan striker Franco di Santo, whose performance and first Premier League goal against Burnley underlined his rich potential, has hinted that he would rather stay and play at Ewood Park than return to Chelsea and warm the bench.

Inside Transfers

Robinho is the Premier League's record signing

Hughes plays down Robinho transfer talk

Friday, 16 October 2009

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant Robinho has a long-term future at Eastlands.

Zenden is a free agent

Sunderland complete Zenden transfer

Friday, 16 October 2009

Former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden has joined Sunderland until the end of the season after impressing while training on Wearside.

Mark Hughes is thought to be keen to bring France and Barcalona striker Thierry Henry to Eastlands

Swap deal for Henry could tempt Hughes

Friday, 16 October 2009

Mark Hughes did not revive the interest in Thierry Henry this summer that he had in the player in January but the prospect of a deal to bring him to Manchester City seems more likely after Robinho said it would be "fun" to play for Barcelona.

Alex Ferguson will add to his scouts in Brazil in order to locate more players with the potential of Brazilian full-back, Fabio da Silva

United ready to step up scouting in Brazil

Friday, 16 October 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson, who retains an interest in bringing Douglas Costa of Gremio to Old Trafford, has revealed that Manchester United have deployed a second scout in Brazil to scour what he considers to be one of the best areas in the world to scout for players.

Yeung recently sealed his takover of Birmingham

Yeung pledges £40m transfer fund for Birmingham

Thursday, 15 October 2009

New Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has pledged to spend up to £40million on new players during the January transfer window.

Robinho admits it would be hard to turn down a move to Barcelona

Robinho admits interest in Barcelona loan switch

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Manchester City's Brazilian forward Robinho would like to play for Barcelona but knows nothing about a loan deal reported in Spanish media.

<b>...And the dark horses:</b><br/> <b>Steven Defour, Standard Liege </b><br/> The qualities of Belgian investment became clear after Marouane Fellaini left Liege for Everton last year. Defour looked even more of a threat when Liege gave Liverpool a fright in the Champions League qualifying rounds last August. A bustling livewire in midfield, he could be just what Everton need and others with £8m or more to invest could be attracted. Liege won't sell him for less.

Ferguson gives Defour assurance over interest

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his interest in Steven Defour, sending the injured Standard Liege captain a letter reassuring him that he continues to monitor his progress.

Stoke desperate to keep Shawcross amid speculation

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Stoke chairman Peter Coates insists they will do everything to keep Ryan Shawcross but has warned the defender not to get distracted by media speculation.

Robinho is the Premier League's record signing

Alves welcomes Robinho transfer talk

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Barcelona defender Dani Alves has welcomed reports linking Robinho with a possible move to the Camp Nou.

Adriano has been in excellent form for Flamengo

Adriano would only move to Inter Milan

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Brazil striker Adriano has declared he will only play for former club Internazionale should he return to Europe.

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