Transfer Rumour Gossip: Liverpool Keen On Ivory Coast Striker, Man City Scout Udinese Youngster, Anderson Set for Serie A Switch

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

Liverpool are interested in signing Anzhi Makhachkala striker Lacina Traore in January, though they may face competition from Galatasaray for the Ivorian’s signature.

Full story: Daily Express.

Manchester City have been scouting Udinese youngster Piotr Zielinski ahead of a possible move for the 19-year-old when the transfer window re-opens.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Juventus are being linked with a January move for out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Anderson.

Full story: Sports Witness.

Aston Villa will ready another offer for long-standing target Ivelin Popov of Kuban Krasnodar in the next transfer window.

Full story: Daily Express.

Championship outfit Birmingham City are interested in the possible loan signing of Manchester United youngster Jesse Lingard.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Arsene Wenger has revealed he was cautious over re-signing Mathieu Flamini over the way he left Arsenal at the end of his first spell with the club.

Full story: The Metro.

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has admitted he is concerned about his England place over a continued lack of first-team football at White Hart Lane.

Full story: Daily Express.

Sevilla fans are developing an interesting plan to keep on-loan Chelsea midfielder Marko Marin at the club permanently!

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Manchester United have responded to fans who have raised their concerns over David Moyes and the club’s work in the transfer market this summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits he is concerned by the lack of depth in the Gunners’ squad.

Full story: Sky Sports.

The Frenchman has also earned high praise from Marseille manager Elie Baup, who believes he can become the best striker in the world.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Gareth Bale says he is delighted with how his time at Real Madrid has started.

Full story: Sky Sports.

New West Brom signing Stephane Sessegnon looks set to make his debut for the club against his old side Sunderland.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Swansea captain Ashley Williams has praised Jonjo Shelvey for his character in his performance against Liverpool on Monday night.

Full story: Sky Sports.

The agent of Fabio Borini believes his client made a mistake joining Liverpool from Roma last season.

Full story: Daily Star.

Robin van Persie has welcomed the return to form of Wayne Rooney, saying he loves playing alongside the England striker.

Full story: The Guardian.

Cameron Jerome has said he is delighted to have joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan from Stoke City.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has had a sly dig at Rafael Benitez’s Europa League win for the club last season.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has spoken of the vital experience he gained on loan at Queens Park Rangers last season.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

FC Groningen defender Timo Letschert appared to faint upon receiving an early red card in a match against Heerenveen!

Full story: The Metro.