Transfer Rumour Gossip: Barcelona Target Juan Mata, Liverpool Eye Derby Youngster, Kolarov Denies Exit Rumours

A round-up of Thursday’s biggest transfer stories.

Barcelona are keen to pounce on Juan Mata’s uncertain situation at Chelsea by bringing the 25-year-old to the Nou Camp.

Full story: Daily Express.

Liverpool are expected to rekindle their interest in Derby County youngster Will Hughes when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Full story: The Metro.

Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov says he is not interested in rumours linking him with a move to Juventus.

Full story: Daily Star.

Arsenal target Sebastien Corchia has not ruled out leaving Ligue 1 club Sochaux this January.

Full story: talkSPORT.

New Chelsea signing Willian has had a dig at Tottenham, saying the Blues were always his first choice as they are a “better club”.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Catania defender Nicolas Spolli has revealed he turned down an approach from Tottenham during the summer.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton could all be in for Keisuke Honda as he prepares to leave CSKA Moscow this January.

Full story: Daily Star.

West Brom manager Steve Clarke insists Shane Long remains a key part of his plans at the Hawthorns, despite nearly selling him on transfer deadline day.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby could be set to leave the club and return to his former side Schalke after falling out of favour at White Hart Lane.

Full story: Daily Star.

Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos has hit out at his former team-mate Samuel Eto’o, saying the new Chelsea striker can be very selfish.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey says he left Liverpool this summer because he wanted to play more regular first-team football.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Juventus look to have beaten Liverpool to the race to sign Lacina Traore from Anzhi Makhachkala.

Full story: Daily Express.

Former Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill is one of five main candidates for the Republic of Ireland job.

Full story: Sky Sports.

However, Everton’s James McCarthy feels Roy Keane would be the perfect replacement for Giovanni Trapattoni.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Udinese and Rangers look set to fight it out for the signing of free agent Craig Gordon.

Full story: Daily Star.

Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson is hopeful that his injury is not as bad as initially thought and he could return to action soon.

Full story: Sky Sports.

The Reds could also welcome back striker Daniel Sturridge for their game against Swansea this weekend.

Full story: Daily Star.

New Arsenal signing Mesut Ozil looks set to make his long-awaited debut for the club this weekend against Sunderland.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

West Ham target Fabio Quagliarella insists he never had any plans to leave current club Juventus this summer.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Manchester United defender Phil Jones says he wants a written apology from Stuart Pearce for his recent outburst on the player.

Full story: The Telegraph.

On-loan Stoke midfielder Stephen Ireland admits his career at Aston Villa is over.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio scored in a penalty shoot-out victory for an AC Milan XI against a Newcastle XI in Steve Harper’s testimonial match.

Full story: The Guardian.