The agent of Napoli’s Brazilian defender Leandro Rinaudo has put West Ham on alert by saying his client would be well suited to the Premier League.

Hull manager Phil Brown remains optimistic that the Tigers can complete a deal for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo, even though the player’s agent has said that Italian Serie A side Roma is his client’s favoured destination.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is set to begin talks over a new contract with the Blues.

Tottenham are considering a £5m move for Crystal Palace forward Victor Moses.

Fulham are closing in on a deal to sign Mark Viduka after the former Newcastle striker flew into London for talks.

Sunderland are reported to be closing in on a one-year loan agreement for Lyon defender John Mensah.

Barcelona are weighing up an increased offer for Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and would like to sign the Spaniard before the Gunners’ Champions League match at Celtic on Tuesday to avoid him being cup-tied for the European competition.

Manchester United are hoping to hijack Bayern Munich’s £5m move for Schalke keeper Manuel Neuer, who has received rave reviews from United scouts.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is considering a move for Celtic’s Scottish international midfielder Scott Brown.

Fulham centre back Brede Hangeland has played down suggestions he is set to join Arsenal.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to make 20-year-old Serbian striker Nemanja Matic his fourth signing since taking the reins at Stamford Bridge in a £4million deal.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is putting a move for French midfielder Mohamed Diame from Spanish side Rayo Vallecano on hold because of a heart scare in his medical.

Portsmouth are closing in on the signing of Dutch winger Bolo Zenden.