Italian side Lazio are ready to compete with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United for Aston Villa’s Belgian striker Christian Benteke, 22. – Daily Star
Juventus are also in for the Belgian striker. – Daily Mail
Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, 27, says he would consider leaving Arsenal in January to improve his chances of playing in the 2014 World Cup finals. – The Times (subscription required)
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31, will snub a summer move to Arsenal and instead hopes to finish his career in the French league with big-spenders Monaco. – Metro
Stoke City have been linked with a January move for Portsmouth midfielder Jed Wallace, 19. – Stoke Sentinel