Transfer Rumour Gossip: Arsenal Want World Cup Winner, Chelsea Could Re-Sign Former Star, Martin Jol Rules Out Wilfried Zaha Move, Miroslav Klose Wants Premier League Switch

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

Arsenal are on alert as unsettled Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has admitted that he could look to leave the club if he remains on the bench.

Full story: The Independent.

Chelsea could re-sign their former player Nemanja Matic from Benfica, with the Serbian playmaker improving immensely since his days as a youngster at Stamford Bridge.

Full story: The Metro.

Fulham manager Martin Jol has ruled out making a bid to take Manchester United youngster Wilfried Zaha on loan in January.

Full story: ESPN.

Liverpool’s new signing Tiago Ilori could be sent out on loan for the second half of the season, with Valencia interested in bringing the young defender in.

Full story: Daily Express.

Saint-Etienne insist they are not under pressure financially to sell their in-demand young centre-back Kurt Zouma, who is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs.

Full story: Daily Express.

Liverpool could make a move for Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya in the January transfer window.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Arsene Wenger has hinted at more big-name signings for Arsenal this January as he aims to take the club back to the top.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Manchester City right-back Micah Richards insists he is happy at the club and not looking to leave.

Full story: BT Sport.

Leeds are set to offer a new contract to exciting youngster Alex Mowatt to ensure his long-term future is at Elland Road.

Full story: Yorkshire Evening Post.

The agent of Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has played down links to Juventus and Napoli.

Full story: Daily Star.

Everton are expecting more interest in talented left-back Leighton Baines when the transfer window re-opens.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Veteran Lazio and Germany striker Miroslav Klose says he wants a move to the Premier League when his contract with the Serie A giants expires.

Full story: Daily Express.

Monaco have joined the chase with the likes of Everton, Tottenham and Juventus for the signing of Porto midfielder Fernando.

Full story: talkSPORT.

AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with a move for Premier League target and Anderlecht wonderkid Youri Tielemans.

Full story: Forza Italian Football.

The Italian giants are also the favourites to land Tottenham and Liverpool target Keisuke Honda from CSKA Moscow.

Full story: Forza Italian Football.

Aston Villa could be willing to sell veteran goalkeeper Shay Given for the right price this January.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits he had fears over John Terry’s ability to carry on playing at the top level.

Full story: Daily Express.

Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal admits he isn’t happy about spending so much time on the bench.

Full story: Daily Express.

New Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is set to reinstate Phil Bardsley into the club’s first-team.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Cardiff City winger Kadeem Harris, 20, is set for a loan move to League One side Brentford.

Full story: Wales Online.

Injury-plagued West Ham striker Andy Carroll has traveled to Belgium to see a specialist in dealing with ballet injuries.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says club captain Steven Gerrard is “probably the best player” he has worked with.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has moved to uplift some bizarre bans imposed on his players by previous boss Roberto Mancini.

Full story: Daily Star.

Former Brazil striker Romario believes his country cannot afford to host the World Cup next summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Argentina legend Diego Maradonna has expressed his desire to one day manage his former club Napoli.

Full story: La Gazzetta Dello Sport.