Transfer Rumour Gossip: Suarez Remains A Target For Arsenal, Barcelona Want Blues ‘Keeper, Mata Nearly Re-Joined Former Club

A round-up of Friday’s biggest transfer rumours.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez remains a target for Arsenal, who plan to continue their big spending in the January transfer window.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Barcelona are looking into the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is yet to play a game for the club after three seasons on loan with Atletico Madrid.

Full story: Daily Mail.

However, the young Belgian believes he can challenge Petr Cech for the Chelsea number one spot next season.

Full story: Goal.com.

Unsettled Chelsea star Juan Mata was a loan target for his former club Valencia on transfer deadline day.

Full story: ESPN.

However, Mata insists he remains committed to Chelsea despite interest from a host of clubs.

Full story: London24.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has lamented the Gareth Bale saga this summer, which saw him under ‘intense’ pressure to sell the Welshman to Real Madrid.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Spurs are also said to have missed out on a late deal to sign former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Arsenal are set to offer new contracts to experienced defensive duo Bacary Sagna and Per Mertesacker.

Full story: The Independent.

Manchester United winger Nani has committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year contract.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue was a big target for Newcastle this summer while still at Toulouse.

Full story: The Journal.

Manchester City face yet another defensive crisis with the news that new signing Martin Demichelis is out for six weeks with a knee injury.

Full story: Manchester Evening News.

Spurs have their eye on PSG starlet Adrien Rabiot, and could move for the midfielder in January.

Full story: Daily Express.

Southampton striker Rickie Lambert will be given a starting opportunity by England manager Roy Hodgson against Moldova.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Former Saints legend Matt Le Tissier is backing Lambet not to let England down in tonight’s game.

Full story: talkSPORT.

West Ham have decided against re-signing free agent Carlton Cole, after the striker failed a medical with the club.

Full story: Daily Star.

Aston Villa rejected three offers from Spanish clubs for out-of-favour right-back Alan Hutton this summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Blackburn are targeting a loan move for highly-rated Manchester United youngster Adan Januzaj.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Fulham winger Kerim Frei looks set to join Turkish side Bursaspor for £2.5m.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Manchester United executive director Ed Woodward is disappointed with how the summer transfer window panned out for the club.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he dreams of managing the club in the future.

Full story: Daily Express.

Former Tottenham defender Ledley King believes the club can still make the top four without Gareth Bale.

Full story: BBC Sport.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick insists he is not worried about losing his place to new signing Marouane Fellaini.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes the Reds can challenge for the title this season.

Full story: ESPN.

Wales manager Chris Coleman was unable to fly with his squad to Macedonia after forgetting his passport!

Full story: BBC Sport.

Kolo Toure has jokingly said he will change the spelling of his name to spare the embarrassment of a fan who got his name spelt wrong in a tattoo on his foot!

Full story: The Metro.