Charlie Adam wants to join Liverpool - but faces a battle with current club Blackpool over his exit. The Seasiders are fuming at Liverpool’s “lack of respect” over a £4m bid. Bloomfield Road boss Ian Holloway says that offer is “derisory”.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll faces two months out with a torn thigh muscle. The England striker, 22, is unlikely to play again for the Magpies until the home game with Wolves on April 2.

Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson is on his way to Celtic.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has no intention of cutting off his dreadlocks because it would reduce him to tears. He stated: "my hair is my life."

Tottenham must stump up £18m if they want to sign former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra, 25, from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are looking towards Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko as the answer to their current striker crisis.

Colchester’s Andrew Bond could be on his way to Coventry City after the Sky Blues watched the midfielder.

Fulham boss Mark Hughes believes he is close to an agreement with Manchester City to take Shaun Wright-Phillips to Caven Cottage.

Ossie Ardiles has shown interest in returning to League One strugglers SWINDON as manager, amid increasing pressure on current boss Danny Wilson. Argentine Ardiles started off his managerial career with the Robins in 1989.

BIRMINGHAM manager Alex McLeish heads into Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final, second leg against West Ham under increasing pressure from owner Carson Yeung.

CHELSEA hope to finalise the £26m transfer of 23-year-old centre-back David Luiz from Benfica in the next 24 hours.

MANCHESTER CITY'S unwanted striker Emmanuel Adebayor is ready to fly to Monaco to seal a £9m switch to his old club.