UPDATE: According to the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has ruled out the possibility of going after Dynamo Kiev striker Andriy Shevchenko. McLeish said,

"Shevchenko is not on my radar. Sammy has not told me he has made inquiries.

According to ESPN Soccernet, shareholder Stan Kroenke might be consider making a full offer for Arsenal. In order to do so, he has to own 29.99% of the club and he recently purchased more shares to increase his stake to 29.90%.

However the possibility of the team being bought by Kroenke has not affect boss Arsene Wenger.

According to Neil Barker at the Manchester Evening News, Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is looking for a new striker and has been scouting Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo. Martinez said,

"We are now one striker short.

According to Aston Villa's official website, Aston Villa have loaned out midfielder Isaiah Osbourne to Middlesbrough until December 28.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham youngsters Steven Caulker, Ryan Mason, and Jonathan Obika all had their loans extended until the end of the season with Yeovil Town.

UPDATE: According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Liverpool are interested in Hamburg youngster Eljero Elia and have sent scouts to watch him.

November 3rd, 2009 According to Stefan Coerts at Goal.com, Bild is reporting that Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Hamburg attacker Eljero Elia.

UPDATE: According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has agreed to sign a new deal with the club but has yet to sign. Boss Arsene Wenger said,

"He has an offer that he has agreed and he has not signed yet .

According to Sky Sports News, the Evening Gazette is reporting that Adel Taarabt wants to leave Tottenham. Taarabt was quoted as saying,

"Tottenham would like me to sign a new deal with them but, frankly, I don't fancy going back there now .

According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City will have money to spend this January depending on if they are able to sell a few players. Hull City chairman Adam Pearson said,

"The major factor for January would be how many players we were able to move out.

According to Sky Sports News, South China forward Chan Siu-ki is set to join Tottenham on trial. Chan has scored 22 goals in 27 appearances for his club.

According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is preparing a £4million bid for Nacional Madeira midfielder Ruben Micael. Micael's contract expires in 2011 and so far talks between him and the club have stalled.

According to Ian Ladyman at the Daily Mail, Manchester City are interested in Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell and plan on sending scouts to watch him soon.

According to Chris Burton at Sky Sports News, Benfica winger Angel Di Maria has no intentions of leaving anytime soon, despite being linked with Chelsea and Manchester United. Di Maria said,

"I am only thinking about Benfica and looking forward to playing the match tomorrow .

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Andrea Dossena's agent Roberto La Florio played down any rumor that his client is set to join Napoli. He told tuttomercatoweb.it,

"We will wait until the international break to evaluate and talk to Andrea .

According to MirrorFootball, Manchester United starlet Febian Brandy was sent to Gillingham Town on a three-month loan.

According to Sky Sports News, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is in talks with the club to sign a new contract. His current deal expires at the end of the season. Hodgson said,

"I am open to discussions ... Fulham has already got in touch with my agent.