According to ESPN Soccernet, there are reports claiming that Arsenal are closing in on Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou. It is rumored that Arsenal is willing to double Kalou's wages to around £60,000-a-week.

According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking for two new players, one defensive and one offensive player. He said,

"We can still make do with one or two players more ... One could be in the defensive areas, and one in the attacking areas.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has not ruled out signing Patrick Vieira. He said,

'We are nowhere near to making a decision like that, but it is a possibility. We do not rule it out and we do not say we will do it - and that is my decision at the moment.

According to Nadia Carminati at Sky Sports News, Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi admitted that he will not be going to Arsenal. He said,

"I've read about it (the rumours) in the papers, but there is nothing in it ... Roma have defined me as unavailable and I only wish to stay here.

According to John Cross and Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Everton are interested in Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos as it appears that Joleon Lescott might be on the way out.

According to Robin Bairner at Goal.com, a deal between Arsenal and Bordeaux for striker Marouane Chamakh will get done fast if Arsenal makes a proper offer. Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud told AFP,

"We must believe that Arsene Wenger knows the true value of a player of [Chamakh's] talent, which, for now, is not the case.

According to Alan Dawson at Goal.com, Everton's bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic was rejected. Subotic's agent Steve Kelly told Bild,

"There was an offer from Everton which was rejected, while Inter have often sent their scouts to watch him closely .

According to Robin Bairner and Owen Watson at Goal.com, L'Equipe is reporting that Arsenal have increased their offer for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh. The bid is rumored to be worth around €9million.

According to Rob Draper at the Mail On Sunday, Arsenal's interest in Patrick Vieira has cooled down. Arsenal instead will look to the leadership of Cesc Fabregas and Robin Van Persie.

According to Richard Torgerson at Sky Sports News, Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner admitted that he is confident of signing a new deal with the club. He told Danish TV2,

"We are still talking and I hope that we can reach an agreement .

According to the Daily Mail, Everton and Wolverhampton are set to scout Hoffenheim defender/midfielder Isaac Vorsah this weekend.

Everton are also reportedly interested in Spartak Moscow winger Vladimir Bystrov and Valencia midfielder Ever Banega.

UPDATE: According to Everton's official website, Everton are in talks with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said,

"We have been negotiating with Arsenal for the transfer of Philippe .

According to Francisco Acedo at Sky Sports News, Arsenal have agreed to loan Fran Merida to Levante for the upcoming season. The deal should become official on Sunday.

According to Stoke City's official website, Stoke City have loaned out Ben Marshall to Northampton for three months.

According to David Kifford at Goal.com, L'Equipe is reporting that West Ham United have emerged as the favorite to land Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh. Bordeaux have supposedly dropped their asking price to £10million.

According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal have loaned out midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas to Blackpool for one month.

According to West Ham United's official website, West Ham United have loaned out defender Jordan Spence to Scunthorpe for one month.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is flying to Milan to begin talks with AC Milan after the two clubs agreed to a transfer fee. Huntelaar was previously linked with Stuttgart, Tottenham, and Arsenal.

According to KS Leong at Goal.com, AS is reporting that Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue is drawing lots of interest from Atletico Madrid. Eboue has been linked with Fiorentina before.

According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is not going anywhere despite any rumors saying otherwise. Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood said,

"There is absolutely no chance of us selling Cesc and all this talk is just fabrication .