Jermain Defoe is about to make an about turn and head back to Spurs after they had a 15m offer for the striker accepted by Portsmouth.

The tiny England striker only joined Pompey from Spurs 12 months ago but is keen to follow the new manager, Harry Redknapp from Fratton Park to White Hart Lane.

The 26 year old could be unveiled as early as tonight.

Posted on 06 Jan 2009 by muflihi

Liverpool flop Jermaine Pennant is still inexplicably being courted by Europe's top clubs, this time with AC Milan said to be on the sniff.

The winger is out of favour at Anfield and his contract is up at the end of the season and the Italians have offered him a pre-season contract to sign for them at the end of the season free of charge.

They see him as an extra option out wide on the cheap and the 25 year old is unlikely to reject such an offer.

Posted on 06 Jan 2009 by muflihi

It is believed that Stewart Downing has handed in a transfer request.

The Boro winger is keen to move to Spurs and has told the North East club that he wants to leave this January.

Spurs had a 6m bid rejected over the weekend, but it is believed that they've now upped that bid to 10m.

The Middlesbrough born midfielder has lost patience with Boro chief Steve Gibson's refusal to sell him it seems.

Posted on 05 Jan 2009 by muflihi

Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre will be out for three weeks following an injury to his thigh at the weekend.

The Frenchman lasted just 30 minutes against Plymouth at the weekend in the FA Cup before limping off.

This isn't the only injury problem Arsenal face at the moment, with Arsene Wenger saying, "I have to look at it but at the moment with the injuries we are a little bit short everywhere. I hope Kolo will not be out for a very long time because he has an inflamed groin.

"On the left-hand side we are a bit short but Gael Clichy should be back for next week."

Posted on 05 Jan 2009 by muflihi

Wayne Bridge has been given permission to talk to Manchester City after they proposed a 12m move from Chelsea.

Bridge has found his time on the pitch limited due to Ashley Cole's form and is keen to play a more active role. City are hoping to bolster their defence after a stuttering first half of the season.

City are expected to spend big this month so expect daft rumours left, right and centre.

Posted on 02 Jan 2009 by muflihi