Wednesday’s transfer rumour gossip.
Liverpool are set to rival Arsenal for the signing of 27-year-old Yohan Cabaye as Newcastle brace themselves for renewed interest in the France midfielder in January – Daily Express
The Reds will also battle Inter Milan and Verona to sign 20-year-old Argentine winger Juan Iturbe – talkSPORT
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 26, is refusing to rule out a move to Manchester City after revealing he was close to a deal before Roberto Mancini’s departure from the Etihad Stadium – Metro
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will make another attempt to sign Real Madrid’s £100,000-a-week defender Fabio Coentrao, 25, in January. The Portugal international almost joined Manchester United on loan in the summer but the deal collapsed – London Evening Standard
Blackburn Rovers have ruled out the possibility of a January exit for striker Jordan Rhodes, 23, in the January transfer window – Sky Sports
Arsenal are believed to be keeping tabs on 24-year-old Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato, who currently plays in his homeland for Corinthians – talkSPORT
Chelsea are hoping to add two more talented teenagers to their squad with moves for Benfica winger Lazar Markovic, 19, and Inter Milan midfielder Pedro Delgado, 16 – Metro
Porto have denied that they have received any offers for striker Jackson Martinez or defensive duo Eliaquim Mangala and Nicolas Otamendi – Sky Sports
Spurs are preparing to step up their interest in Brazilian winger Neilton after the player’s agent said the 19-year-old is no nearer to signing a new contract at current club Santos – Daily Express
Javier Mascherano has confirmed that he is happy at Barcelona and is not looking to leave the club anytime soon – Sky Sports
Former Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric, 28, claims that Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris St-Germain all tried to sign him after a difficult first season at Real Madrid – Daily Star
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said that he will be searching for the ‘next Philippe Coutinho’ during the January transfer window – Metro
West Brom manager Steve Clarke is hoping to conclude contract talks with Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton target Saido Berahino as soon as possible – Daily Star
Arsenal are readying themselves to go to battle with Liverpool and Chelsea for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa – Daily Star
Iker Casillas has vowed to see out the remainder of his contract at Real Madrid despite now being the club’s second choice goalkeeper – Goal.com
Manchester United starlet Tyler Blackett has agreed a loan move to Championship side Blackpool – Daily Star
Former Juventus director Luciano Moggi has revealed how close the Italian club came to signing Cristiano Ronaldo – Goal.com
Napoli boss Rafa Benitez is readying a huge £50m bid for Benfica’s former Chelsea star Nemanja Matic – Inside Futbol
Newcastle and Norwich target Ola Toivonen is expected to sign a new contract with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven – Sky Sports
Paris Saint Germain are set to offer midfielder Thiago Motta a new contract as they prepare to fend off interest in his services from Italian side Napoli – Inside Futbol
Chelsea target Burak Yilmaz reveals how close he came to leaving Galatasaray for Lazio – Inside Futbol
Manchester United are lining up a mammoth £25m offer for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus – Metro
However, Chelsea are believed to be leading the chase for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira – Daily Express
Brazilian club Palmeiras have distanced themselves from making a bid for Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk – Sky Sports