London rivals Arsenal, Chelsea want Valencia, Spain star Alcacer

London rivals Arsenal, Chelsea want Valencia, Spain star Alcacer

Published Sep. 14, 2014 5:27 a.m. ET
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Rio Ferdinand is already being groomed as Harry Redknapp's successor as QPR manager, although owner Tony Fernandes is convinced he can carry on playing for at least another two seasons.

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Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson is a January target for Roma, where he would link up with former England team-mate Ashley Cole.

Tottenham will make a fourth attempt to prise midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton in the January transfer window.

Louis Van Gaal is expected to win the Premier League in his first season in charge of Manchester United, contrary to earlier talk that a top-three finish would suffice.

Crystal Palace will be without skipper Mile Jedinak for three crucial weeks in January as he will be needed by Australia for their Asia Cup campaign.

Gary Cahill is expected to sign a new contract with Chelsea in the next fortnight.

Roy Hodgson expects John Stones and Calum Chambers to drop down to Under-21 level again for the European Championships next summer.


Newcastle fans are calling for the club to fire assistant manager John Carver after he clashed with travelling supporters before the 4-0 defeat by Southampton.

Christian Benteke could make his Aston Villa return later this month after being put through his paces by Belgium's physio Lieven Maesschalck.

Neil Warnock wants Motherwell boss Stuart McCall to become part of his backroom staff at Crystal Palace.

Watford are fighting to keep hold of Scotland international Ikechi Anya, placing a $4m price tag on the striker who scored against Germany last week.

West Ham will watch Basel striker Marco Streller in the Champion League ahead of a January move.

Dany Ings could leave Burnley in January with the England Under-21 striker stalling on signing a new deal at Turf Moor.

Philippe Coutinho is ready to sign a new deal with Liverpool which will pay him $162,000 per week.


Alan Pardew could learn his fate as Newcastle manager very soon with Mike Ashley lining up a team of Steve Bruce and Alan Shearer to take over.

Norway's 15-year-old sensation Martin Odegaard is prepared to wait rather than jump into a move to Liverpool or Manchester United.

Everton risk losing Scotland midfielder James McCarthy as they stall over talks about a new deal.

Rene Meulensteen is mulling over an offer from MLS side Philadelphia Union to take over as their new coach.

James Milner could be on his way out of Manchester City in January as he continues to stall over signing a new contract.

Sunderland have made securing the future of striker Connor Wickham their No 1 priority, while another forward Danny Graham could be on his way to Charlton on loan.


Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to leave Real Madrid next summer but it could be Manchester City rather than United that turns out to be his destination.

Steve Bruce believes new signing Abel Hernandez can be the 'new Luis Suarez'.


Everton hope to announce a breakthrough over a new 50,000 capacity stadium next week.


Tottenham technical director Franco Baldini is not facing the axe despite failing to secure a new striker for the club during the summer transfer window.


Manchester United will offer Juan Mata as bait in their bid to land Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman in January.

Chelsea and Arsenal have reignited their interest in Valencia striker Paco Alcacer.

Fulham want Wigan's Grant Holt on loan to beef up their forward line.

Wolves are in the hunt for former Manchester United youngster Josh King on loan from Blackburn.

QPR are considering a January raid for highly-rated Southend keeper Dan Bentley.

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