Premier Leagues gossip and transfer news

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AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani reveals he has talked to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger about the possibility of signing Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Hull look set to beat Celtic to the signing of Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune, 27.
Full story: Daily Mail

Steve Bruce wants to make Tottenham striker Darren Bent, 25, his first signing at Sunderland, but is being put off by the £18m price tag that Spurs have put on him.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United have been told by Karim Benzema's agent that it is only a matter of time before the £35m-rated striker leaves French club Lyon. (Daily Mirror)

Hull manager Phil Brown has admitted Brazilian striker Geovanni could be sold if another club is willing to put in a big money offer.
Full story: Daily Star

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Spanish side Real Madrid.
Full story: The Independent

Fulham are eyeing up a £5m bid for Middlesbrough's 27-year-old striker Tuncay Sanli.
Full story: Daily Express

The Cottagers are also keen to sign Marseille midfielder Bolo Zenden, 32, who is available on a free transfer. (The Sun)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is considering a shock move to sign Portsmouth centre-back Sol Campbell, 34, on a free transfer.
Full story: The Sun

Wolves are set to sell Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Gleeson, 20, to League One side MK Dons for an undisclosed fee. (Daily Star)

Reading striker Kevin Doyle will decide next week on a £6.5m move to Fulham, Bolton, Sunderland or Wolves. (Daily Star)

Birmingham believe midfielder Lee Bowyer, 32, will complete a permanent move from West Ham next week. (Various)

The Blues are also tracking 24-year-old midfielder Ferne Snoyl, who is out of contract at Dutch side RKC Waalwijk. (The Times)

Arsenal's hopes of signing Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo, 25, look to have ended after the Brazilian's agent said he was happy in Italy. (Independent)

Burnley have made a club record £2.75m bid for Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher. (Daily Mirror)

Everton are closer to a £6m deal for Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.
Full story: Daily Mail

Italian side Fiorentina are vying with Spanish club Atletico Madrid for Everton's Steven Pienaar. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham have bid £6m for Inter Milan's Nigeria striker Victor Obinna, while Atletico Madrid want to sell Maxi Rodriguez to Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mail

Birmingham have failed in a bid to sign midfielder Patrick Vieira, 33, from Inter Milan. Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn are weighing up a move for £10m-rated striker Andre-Pierre Gignac, 23, from Toulouse, who was top scorer in France last season. Full story: Daily Mail