EPL

Arsenal
Fiorentina are reportedly thinking about taking Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Aston Villa
Manager Alex McLeish is hoping that goalkeeper Shay Given will return from injury for Aston Villa's next Premier League game against Everton.

Blackburn
Steve Kean admits Blackburn are in a position where they will have to listen to any offers for Junior Hoilett, as his contract is running down.

Bolton
Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan was relieved Everton counterpart Tim Howard's freak goal did not cost the Trotters points on Wednesday night.

Chelsea
Defender Patrick van Aanholt has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Wigan was terminated by mutual consent between all three parties.

Everton
Phil Jagielka is out of action for up to 6 weeks with a knee injury, while Everton boss David Moyes admits it could affect their winter plans.

Fulham
Fulham coach Martin Jol is interested in Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Eyong Enoh and could make a move for the player in the next three weeks.

Liverpool
Liverpool are through to the 4th round of the FA Cup after eliminating Oldham thanks to goals by Bellamy, Gerrard, Shelvey, Carroll and Downing.

Manchester City
Manchester City head coach Roberto Mancini believes their FA Cup triumph last season has provided the impetus for this season's title charge.

Manchester United
Manchester Utd reportedly sent scout Martin Ferguson to watch Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca during their Copa del Rey clash against Osasuna.

Newcastle United
Harry Redknapp could be interested in Newcastle striker Demba Ba, after suggesting there is a release clause in his contract at St James' Park.

Norwich City
Paul Lambert has defended Norwich star Bradley Johnson, insisting that he is not a cheat, following comments from Joey Barton and Neil Warnock.

Queens Park Rangers
It was reported that Fulham have rejected a bid from Queens Park Rangers for Andrew Johnson, but the striker could still be sold this month.

Stoke City
Gillingham's FA Cup third-round match with Stoke on Saturday will go ahead after the League Two club reached an agreement with Kent Police.

Sunderland
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has insisted he has had no contact from Arsenal over midfielder Kieran Richardson, despite media reports.

Swansea City
New Swansea City signing Gylfi Sigurdsson hopes he can follow the example of former Hoffenheim team-mate Demba Ba by getting among the goals.

Tottenham
Harry Redknapp could be interested in Newcastle striker Demba Ba, after suggesting there is a release clause in his contract at St James' Park.

West Brom
Roy Hodgson is closing in on the capture of Dundee Utd's Scott Allan and claims the midfielder would be an 'interesting signing' for West Brom.

Wigan Athletic
Defender Patrick van Aanholt has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Wigan was terminated by mutual consent between all three parties.

Wolverhampton
Boro, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on George Elokobi's situation at Wolves as they weigh up moves for the full-back.