EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly willing to offer Fiorentina GBP10 million for the transfer of Juan Manuel Vargas when the market reopens in January.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar is poised to return to full training next week after missing the start of the season through knee injury.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers striker Yakubu insists he is concentrating on life at Ewood Park and is not overly concerned by thoughts of a Nigeria recall.

Bolton
Bolton coach Owen Coyle would not be surprised if Arsenal made another bid to sign defender Gary Cahill during the January transfer window.

Chelsea
Manager Andre Villas-Boas says Petr Cech is 'okay', despite the goalkeeper needing hospital treatment after the Carling Cup win over Fulham.

Everton
Leighton Baines believes the momentum Everton have gained from a five-match unbeaten run sets them up well for their trip to Manchester City.

Fulham
Steve Sidwell says the quality of Fulham's performance, given the experimental nature of their starting XI, has given the squad a real boost.

Liverpool
Liverpool head coach Kenny Dalglish insists there is no problem with Andy Carroll after he was left out of the side for the win at Brighton.

Manchester City
Man City's Owen Hargreaves has admitted the thought of pulling his boots back on after virtually three years on the sidelines was frightening.

Manchester United
It was reported that Manchester Utd are hot on the trail of Dundee United starlet Scott Allan, who has yet to agree to a new deal at the club.

Newcastle United
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew insists there has been no wild talk of European qualification or cup glory despite their fine start to the season.

Norwich City
Norwich City coach Paul Lambert has praised the Canaries faithful for their outstanding support as his side get used to the Premier League.

Queens Park Rangers
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has denied knowledge of any plans to sign midfielder Joey Barton during the recent summer transfer window.

Stoke City
Leeds United have completed the signing of Stoke's utility-man Danny Pugh on a loan deal until January, with a view to a permanent transfer.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is backing deposed captain Lee Cattermole to bounce back from the disappointment of being dropped from the team.

Swansea City
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has dismissed speculation linking the club with a move for veteran Sol Campbell, who is currently a free agent.

Tottenham
Boss Harry Redknapp insists his Tottenham squad have the depth to comfortably compete in all competitions and is keen to win every single game.

West Brom
West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he was not 'particularly sad' at his side's extra time Carling Cup third-round elimination at Everton.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan coach Roberto Martinez hopes Hugo Rodallega's positive character will help the striker bounce back from injury quicker than expected.

Wolverhampton
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy wants to sign free agent striker James McFadden as he 'looked fine' during a successful trial period at Molineux.