The name of Mauro Zarate has featured before in these pages but stories are gathering momentum today over a proposed loan move for the striker who is already playing on loan at Inter after failing to nail down a regular slot at parent club Lazio.

The player's agent is certainly talking up the possibility of a move this month.

Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has advised his club against buying rising star Marco Reus. The 22 year Borussia Mochengladbach player has been the centre of attention for a number of clubs including Arseanl who had shown an interest in him early last month.

Surprisingly, the reason why Schweinsteiger is opposed to Reus's move is because Reus is a direct rival for his position in the team.

According to The Sun, Sours boss Harry Redknapp wants to unite Man City's wantaway striker with on-loan City star Emmanuel Adebayor at White Hart Lane.

A source close to the talks is quoted as saying:

"People at Tottenham reckon a deal like this could be bigger than anything since they signed Jurgen Klinsmann.

Quiet rumours about a Tottenham move for Manchester City's Carlos Tevez have been appearing in the press since the start of the season and while there was a brief acceleration in the stories after the Argentinean's alleged refusal to come on as sub in Munich, most Spurs fans have rightly ignored them.

Chelsea's versatile winger/striker Salomon Kalou is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge as the January transfer window approaches. According to most newspapers in France, the Ivorian could end up at Paris St. Germain as the club continues to purchase stars from across Europe.

Kalou has previously been linked with a move to Marseille, but with PSG now cash-rich the former French giants could land the Ivory Coast star.

Most people hate him now after his Chelsea own goal but i still love the big Norweigan!...Liverpool make the long trip down to Fulham for a Monday night fixture this week. The Reds have just come off the back of a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the League Cup and are in fighting form at the moment.

Trip To Craven Cottage

Most people hate him now after his Chelsea own goal but i still love the big Norweigan!... Liverpool make the long trip down to Fulham for a Monday night fixture this week. The Reds have just come off the back of a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the League Cup and are in fighting form at the moment.

By Alan Duffy

Alex Horne, with a little Madonna-esque microphone

FA big-wig Alex Horne believes that the much-debated goal-line technology could finally be introduced into top level football as early as next season. Horne says that if one of the current systems which are being tested is found to work reliably, then the technology is likely to be introduced.

It was interesting to read that the LA Galaxy are lining up a move for Frank Lampard if David Beckham decides to end his time there at the end of his bumper contract this season. Firstly, Lampard himself has said that he believes he still has a few years left in him at the top of level and secondly, his recent engagement to Christine Bleakley will provide a stumbling block as she continues in his career in TV.

If you believe Howard Beck of The New York Times, the NBA labor deal is 95% complete. The writer says that the main stumbling block remains the BRI split but that most every other issue has been agreed upon by both sides. If that is true, the NBA lockout could end rather quickly if the two sides can agree on the split.

Bueno Could Join Liverpool in Summer 2012

Mexican starlet Marco Bueno could be joining Liverpool next Summer after it has been revealed that the Reds have first option on the striker. Bueno was believed to have spent ten days at Melwood during in August on a trial and was said to have impressed the Liverpool staff.

One last time in the stands

Second match of the Champions League and its the first home game at the Grove in the competition proper. Olympiakos are the visitors tonight and we are looking for our first win in the group stage after the draw at Dortmund in the opening round of fixtures. They are the reigning champions of Super League Greece.

I fancy him to score tomorrow... Liverpool make the long journey down South tomorrow to face Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspur. The London side got off the mark properly in their last league game against Wolves whilst Liverpool hit a stumbling block at Stoke. Liverpool are without Glen Johnson for this one as his niggling hamstring injury appears to be back.

Reds Search For Win At Spurs

I fancy him to score tomorrow... Liverpool make the long journey down South tomorrow to face Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspur. The London side got off the mark properly in their last league game against Wolves whilst Liverpool hit a stumbling block at Stoke.

According to the Daily Star, Tottenham striker Peter Crouch is on the verge of a transfer to Sunderland. The Black Cats have been extremely busy over the summer transfer window, and with Crouch failing to impress recently at White Hart Lane Steve Bruce is ready to sign the English international.

Espanyol Chase Out-of-Favour Poulsen

Spanish side Espanyol are said to be interested in securing the signing of Liverpool outcast Christian Poulsen. The deal being arranged is believed to be one that will take the Dane on loan to La Liga for the season, with view to a permanent deal at the end of the year.

With four days to go to the end of the transfer window, we know that Arsene Wenger intends to sign at least 20 players if the media gossip is to be believed. In my estimation we need four players and whilst improbable given the time remaining, I present my transfers bets based upon the availability and qualities of the players involved.

With four days to go to the end of the transfer window, we know that Arsene Wenger intends to sign at least 20 players if the media gossip is to be believed. In my estimation we need four players and whilst improbable given the time remaining, I present my transfers bets based upon the availability and qualities of the players involved.

Just a day after the players strike in Spain had been resolved and La Liag will begin its season this weekend, comes news that the first week in Serie A has been called off due to players strike.

The final attempt to reach a solution didn't happened until Friday, morning so the players association decided to go on with their strike and refused to take on the pitch for the first week of Serie A, a disappointing decision that according to the AIC's president, Dammiano Tomassi, could get worse if agreement still can't be reached.

Craig Bellamy looks to be returning to Liverpool from Man City on a free-transfer.
The talented Welsh striker, now aged 32, is reported across the media in saying that returning to Liverpool again as "A dream come true."
The only stumbling block appears to be his remaining one year's contract at Man City where his incredible £95,000 a week wages need to be paid by one or other of the clubs concerned.

Liverpool's move for Craig Bellamy has hit a stumbling block over his £90,000-a-week wage demands

The Welshman is seen as a better option than David Ngog by Kenny Dalglish but does not want to take a pay cut as he's still hopeful of reconciling with Roberto Mancini

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Bolton Keen on David Ngog

Bolton are believed to be keen on Liverpool's David Ngog after moves for Daniel Sturridge and Cameron Jerome were cast into doubt. This news follows reports published on Kopsource late last month that Owen Coyle was preparing a £4m bid for the player .

Queens Park Rangers has already had dealings with Paris Saint-Germain in this transfer window and refusing to sell Adel Taraabt may come back to haunt them.
PSG has entered the race for Joe Cole and with the Liverpool's midfielder's £90,000-a-week wages proving a stumbling block in QPR's loan bid, the French outfit are in pole position to sign Cole.

A swap deal may well be Spurs' best chance of getting new blood into the squad for the start of the season, but can there really be any value in exchanging Peter Crouch for Bobby Zamora?

This story started quietly on Saturday morning and gathered predictable momentum as the weekend went on.

The latest news on the rather long running saga with Mevlut Erdinc is that Newcastle have been given one week to sign the Turkish striker. Mevlut Erdinc - personal terms the stumbling block That's what the French press were reporting and the the news a week or so ago that Newcastle had agreed a fee [.

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Milan Jovanovic's agent Dejan Veljkovic believes the midfielder will "definitely" join Anderlecht from Liverpool.
The Serbian winger has been told that he is surplus to requirements at Anfield, despite only joining the club from Standard Liege last summer, scoring just two goals in 18 appearances.

As we approach the Emirates Cup and Wenger's self -imposed timescale for transfers, there are favourable rumblings.

One of Spain's leading sports newspapers Marca is quoted as saying that Arsenal are close to finalising a deal for the Valencia winger Juan Mata. The deal is being held up as Tottenham, surprise, have launched a late bid.

If you believe what you read in the newspapers – which is admittedly a dangerous thing to do – then it seems that Spurs seem to want the best of all worlds when it comes to the transfer market.

Recently, Harry dismissed all reports of an imminent bid for Scott Parker when he underlined that Spurs would not bid for a 30 year old with no resale value.

Aquilani could be stuck at Liverpool agent

Wages are stumbling block in planned move to Fiorentina

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Agent: Wages a stumbling block for Liverpool star's return to Italy

Alberto Aquilani's representative doesn't think Fiorentina can afford the Italian

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The deal between Manchester City and Corinthians for striker Carlos Tevez has hit a stumbling block, with the Brazilian club revealing they are unable to make the first payment immediately.

Liverpool Target Chelsea Striker Sturridge

Liverpool have set their sights on Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, according to CrunchSports.com . The England U-21 international spent the second half of last season on loan at Bolton and impressed, scoring 8 goals in 12 Premier League appearances.

Liverpool are ready to rekindle their interest in Bayer Leverkusens Michael Kadlec having grown frustrated in their pursuit of a new left-back.
The Reds have limited options on the left side of their defence, where England right-back Glen Johnson was often forced to fill in last season as Anfield flop Paul Konchesky was loaned to Nottingham Forest and yester day sold to Leicester City
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish has found it difficult to solve the problem position so far this summer as top transfer target Gael Clichy opted to join Manchester City , while Newcastles £15m asking price for Jose Enrique has proved a stumbling block in agreeing a deal.

Manchester United will decide in the next 48 hours whether to push through a £35 million deal for Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder but ESPNsoccernet sources believe the player's wage demands may still prove a stumbling block.

Liverpool is considering a move for Manchester City misfit Wayne Bridge if they fail to lure Leighton Baines away from neighbours Everton.
The City left-back is way down the pecking order at Eastlands following the arrival of Gael Clichy from Arsenal, and will certainly be shipped out this summer by Roberto Mancini.

By Chris Wright

Not bad for a day's work Sunderland have, as of a few hours ago, officially wrapped up three pretty decent signings, with Wes Brown and John O'Shea putting pen to paper after serving for a combined total of 28 years with Manchester United, and ex-Blackpool terrier David Vaughan arriving on a freebie with four-year, four-year and three-year deals agreed respectively.

Modric v Nasri v Sneijder who should Man Utd, Man City and Chelsea buy? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The hunt is on for creative midfielders this summer as managers across England look for the perfect solution to unlocking packed defences. With Paul Scholes retiring, Frank Lampard ageing and Carlos Tevez agitating for a move, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all looking for a player to shoulder attacking responsibility on the pitch and 'deliver magic'.

Tottenham are set to renew their interest in Joe Cole - if Luka Modric is allowed to go to Chelsea.
Liverpool outcast Cole looks destined to leave Anfield after just a year and he could be reunited with his old Hammers boss Harry Redknapp at White Hart Lane.
Cole is surplus to requirements on Merseyside following the summer arrival of Jordan Henderson from Sunderland, but the 29-year-old's move south depends on Spurs granting Modric his dream move across London to Chelsea.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is set to enter the race for Southampton striker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has been in impressive form for the Saints over the past couple of seasons and has been on the radar of a number of top Premier League clubs with Arsenal believed to be leading the chase.