EPL

Arsenal
It was reported that Arsenal are preparing a EUR14 million offer for the January transfer of midfielder Juan Manual Vargas from Fiorentina.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is operating on a sell-to-buy basis at Villa Park but does not expect to do much business in the winter market.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has revealed that defender Martin Olsson could return from injury to face Manchester United on New Year's Eve.

Bolton
Chelsea have had an offer of GBP7 million for Tim Cahill accepted by Bolton, and have already begun to discuss personal terms with the player.

Chelsea
Chelsea's John Terry is proud to have spent his entire playing career at Stamford Bridge, but could fulfil his managerial goals elsewhere.

Everton
Everton manager David Moyes said James McFadden is closing in on his first start for over 15 months and believes he has matured as a player.

Fulham
Martin Jol is backing Fulham youngster Kerim Frei to fill the void left by their injured players and hopefully become a regular for the side.

Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish has ruled out a change of philosophy and believes the only thing Liverpool are missing in front of goal is a bit of confidence.

Manchester City
Yaya Toure wants to delay his departure for the Africa Cup of Nations in order to help Manchester City through a hectic start to the New Year.

Manchester United
Ryan Giggs feels the wealth of experience available to Manchester Utd could give them the edge in this season's Premier League title race.

Newcastle United
Newcastle coach Alan Pardew believes the Magpies are a far more stable club now than when he began his reign against Liverpool 12 months ago.

Norwich City
Norwich are being linked with Chris Gunter of Nottingham Forest, even though Paul Lambert has stated that he is not looking for a defender.

Queens Park Rangers
Veteran striker Heidar Helguson has penned an extended contract with Queens Park Rangers to keep him at Loftus Road until the summer of 2013.

Stoke City
Boss Tony Pulis has indicated it could be a quiet January transfer window for Stoke, with the focus more on outgoing personnel than new faces.

Sunderland
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill wants to get to know all of his players and those out on loans before making any decision for the market.

Swansea City
It was reported that Swansea are considering a bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Lassad Nouioui, who could make the move for EUR2 million.

Tottenham
Tottenham and Udinese will do battle in the January transfer window for teenage striker Filip Kostic, who is currently playing for Radnicki.

West Brom
It was reported that West Brom and Wigan have identified Dundee United captain Jon Daly as a possible target for the January transfer window.

Wigan Athletic
It was reported that Wigan and West Brom have identified Dundee United captain Jon Daly as a possible target for the January transfer window.

Wolverhampton
Wolves midfielder Nenad Milijas must now serve a three-match ban, having lost his appeal against the red card he received against Arsenal.