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.

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 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 The Shields Gazzette, Sunderland are not likely going to go after Tottenham midfielder David Bentley this January. Boss Steve Bruce was quoted as saying,

"David Bentley is a good player, but I would consider a move for him very unlikely.

UPDATE: According to Chris Burton at Sky Sports News, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admitted that he is not interested in Celtic midfielder Scott Brown. Redknapp said,

"I've read I was at Aberdeen on Saturday looking at Celtic's Scott Brown .

According to David Hytner at the Guardian, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is interested in signing Celtic midfielder Scott Brown.

However Celtic would like to hold onto Brown for their upcoming matches against Arsenal.

According to Hull City's official website, striker Jozy Altidore has been granted a work permit to play for Hull City.

According to Birmingham's official website, Birmingham goalkeeper Artur Kyrsiak was loaned out to Burton Albion for one-month.

According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham defender Gareth Bale would like to play for AC Milan. However Milan have not made an offer and Bale has not discussed a move with the club. His agent Peppino Tirri told calciomercato.it,

"It's true, the player likes Milan but for the moment no official offer has arrived for him .

UPDATE: According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have agreed to a fee for Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong. Bassong will now take a medical and begin personal discussions with the club.

August 6th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Tottenham have agreed to a fee for Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong, which is thought to be around £8million.

According to Sky Sports News, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce admitted that the club has had no contact with Tottenham about defender Chris Samba. He said,

"It is an absolute nonsense ... As far as I am concerned there has been no contact with Tottenham - and I know that as I spoke to Harry Redknapp.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have loaned out Andros Townsend to Leyton Orient for a month.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have loaned out Adam Smith to Wycombe Wanderers for a 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 ESPN Soccernet, Tottenham have agreed to a fee for Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong, which is thought to be around £8million.

UPDATE: According to the Daily Mirror, Tottenham's bid of £12million for Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko was rejected last night.

August 4th, 2009 According to the London Evening Standard, Tottenham are close to signing Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko for about £12million.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have loaned out Kyle Walker to Sheffield United for the season.

According to Sunderland's official website, Sunderland have signed Tottenham striker Darren Bent for £10million. Bent signed a four-year deal with the club.

According to the London Evening Standard, Tottenham are close to signing Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko for about £12million.

According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Tottenham striker Darren Bent has completed a medical for Sunderland after the two clubs agreed to a fee worth about £12million.

According to Sky Sports News, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is getting frustrated with Tottenham over a possible deal for Darren Bent. Bruce said,

"It is a frustrating time for everyone concerned but until we reach an agreement with Spurs then obviously we can't get the player.

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 Sky Sports News, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp that it is possible that he will go after Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who has been linked with Arsenal. He said,

"It is definitely not a no-go .

According to ESPN Soccernet, midfielder Patrick Vieira might return to Arsenal. Legend Ian Wright said on his Talksport show,

"I'm hearing Vieira, pay-as-you-play, back at Arsenal ... That's what I'm hearing, and that's what I'm hoping.

According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Tottenham are prepared to make a "player-plus-cash £8million" bid for Hull City defender Michael Turner.

However, ESPN Soccernet is reporting that it will take a "ridiculous" bid to sign Michael Turner.

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Aston Villa and Hull City have joined Sunderland in the hunt for Tottenham striker Darren Bent.

July 27th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Sunderland appear close to signing Tottenham striker Darren Bent.

According to Sky Sports News, Sunderland appear close to signing Tottenham striker Darren Bent. Bent was supposed to play in Beijing with Tottenham but was told by the club not to make the trip.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have an agreement with Portsmouth to sign striker Peter Crouch.

ESPN Soccernet is reporting that the fee is worth around £9million.

UPDATE: According to The Sun, Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas stated that he is not leaving the club. He mentions that he is a Tottenham player and is happy there. "That's all there is to it."

July 23rd, 2009 Redknapp also mentioned that he has not heard of any interest in Jermaine Jenas from Aston Villa.

According to Chris Burton at Sky Sports News, Tottenham have had talks with midfielder Patrick Vieira but they have not progressed recently. Boss Harry Redknapp said,

"Patrick was someone I was interested in but I'm not sure where that's gone.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham and defender Gilberto mutually agreed to cancel Gilberto's contract.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore signed a new contract with the club that will keep him there until 2011.

According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham midfielder Danny Rose signed a new contract with the club that will keep him there until 2013.

According to Graeme Bailey at Spy Sports News, Tottenham are interested in Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Boss Harry Redknapp said,

"The lad is a very good goalscorer and I'm still interested in him ... I know of Stuttgart's involvement but I'm hoping we will still be able to do something .

According to Stephen Crawford at Goal.com, UEFA is looking to limit the amount of money spent on transfers by clubs. An official statement in UEFAdirect said,

"The aim is for all clubs to be able to live on the income they generate ... A series of incentives and disciplinary action will be examined at the next executive committee meeting.

According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admitted that Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch is too expensive for him. He said,

"Portsmouth are trying to sell Crouchy. Sunderland were interested and I think Fulham are interested .

According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Tottenham are looking to sign a defender. Boss Harry Redknapp said,

"We weren't thinking of buying anyone in defence but suddenly this problem [of injuries] has come up all of a sudden and it leaves us short."

"Suddenly your priorities change and you think maybe we'll have to do something about getting a centre-half in for the start of the season because we have no central defenders.

UPDATE: According to Tottenham's official website, Tottenham have completed the signings of Sheffield United duo Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker.

July 20th, 2009 According to the Daily Mirror, Tottenham are set to sign Sheffield United duo Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker for £11million.