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Transfer rumours: January 5

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Published Date: 05 January 2009
NEWCASTLE, Sunderland, Spurs, Pompey, West Ham, Boro, Reading, Man U, Arsenal, Stoke, Wigan, Man City, Villa, Fulham, Hull, Sheff U, Blackburn, Rangers, Celtic, Southampton, Wolves, Forest and Derby are making today's headlines.
Newcastle are reported to be hoping to offload Spanish flops Xisco and Jose Enrique as well as Alan Smith and Charles N'Zogbia. (The Sun)

Rangers have denied that Newcastle have made an offer for captain Barry Ferguson. (Daily Express)

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is hoping to secure the services of Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda on loan. (The Sun)

Chimbonda had been expected to move from Sunderland to Lyon but that deal is now off, according to the player's agent. (Daily Star)

Sunderland are set to beat Portsmouth and Blackburn to the signature of Marseille midfielder Modeste M'bami. (The Sun)

Tottenham are closing in on Portsmouth's Jermain Defoe, with Spurs set to pay £15m for the England striker. (Various)

Redknapp has also made an enquiry for West Ham and England centre-back Matthew Upson, who is rated at £12m. (Daily Mirror)

But Tottenham and Redknapp have had a £12m bid for Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing turned down. (Daily Mirror)

Middlesbrough will target Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt if they lose Downing to Tottenham. (Daily Mail)

Carlos Tevez has reiterated his desire to stay at Manchester United, despite weekend speculation linking the striker with a move away from Old Trafford. (The Sun)

Arsenal could lose forward Theo Walcott on the cheap after dragging their feet over a new contract. (Daily Express)

Stoke are keen on out-of-favour Wigan striker Henri Camara. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel is ready to quit the club after falling down the pecking order at Eastlands. (Daily Mail)

Aston Villa are monitoring Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic, who is also wanted by Everton. (Daily Mail)

Fulham and Hull are battling it out for Sheffield United striker James Beattie. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City have revived their bid for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure. (Daily Mail)

Deals are also expected to be completed for West Ham's Scott Parker and Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz. (Daily Mail)

City boss Mark Hughes will also launch an improved bid for West Ham striker Craig Bellamy. (Daily Express)

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown, who has been linked to Portsmouth and West Ham, insists he is not interested in a big-money move to the English Premier League. (Daily Record)

Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman is wanted by Championship rivals Reading and Wolves. (The Sun)

Wolves are preparing to launch a bid for Bristol City midfielder Marvin Elliot. (Daily Mirror)

New Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is set to raid former club Derby for keeper Stephen Bywater. (Daily Mirror)

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  • Last Updated: 05 January 2009 8:11 AM
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