Barca sign Brazilian defender: The Catalan giants have agreed in principle the transfer of São Paulo full-back Douglas Pereira for €4m.
Maiga departs Hammers: West Ham’s Malian striekr Modibo Maiga has gone on loan to French club Metz for the season weeks after Diafra Sakho came in the opposite direction on a permanent deal.
Torres off to Italy? AC Milan are interested in taking Chelsea’s out-of-favour striker Fernando Torres on a season-long loan while the Serie A club has also made enquiries about the availability of Dutch midfielder Marco Van Ginkel.
Zigic a surprise choice for Gunners: 6ft 8ins Serbian striker Nikola Zigic has emerged as a target for Arsenal. The 34-year-old former Birmingham centre forward is a free agent since leaving the Championship club in the summer.
Shaqiri set for Atleti: Swiss attacker Xherdan Shaqiri is line to join Atletico Madrid from Bayern Munich, according to reports in Spain.
Joe Allen to United? Reports suggest Manchester United after hoping to sign Welsh midfielder Joe Allen from rivals Liverpool. Surely not.
Falcao still a wanted man: Real Madrid remain hopeful of acquiring Colombian international Radamel Falao from Monaco.
