The Rumour Mill - February 19 (From Lancashire Telegraph)

The Rumour Mill - February 19

10:04am Friday 19th February 2010 in Football

STOKE City are monitoring the situation of Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner, who could leave the DW Stadium on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.

LAZIO striker Mauro Zarate is believed to be wanted by Arsenal after the former Birmingham City man claimed he may walk out on the Italian club.

GERARD Pique is certain Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas will join him at Barcelona but does not know whether he will make the move back this summer.

MANCHESTER City boss Roberton Mancini is keen to bolster his squad with the addition of Fiorentina full-back Juan Manuel Vargas.

WEST Ham's England defender Matthew Upson has refused to commit his long-term future to the club. The 30-year-old has just over a year to run on his contract TOTTENHAM are weighing up a possible £2m bid for Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici.

GERMAN side Stuttgart are interested in making a summer move for West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami - who is valued around £8m.