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Liverpool tell Benitez only chump change available for January market

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been told he cannot spend this month - even if he raises millions from player sales.<!--break-->The Guardian says Benítez will have to rely on the £1.5m capture of Maxi Rodríguez and possibly one loan signing to revitalise Liverpool's squad during...

Tottenham made check on Sporting Lisbon star Veloso

Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso is back on the agenda of Tottenham.The Times says Spurs have renewed their interest in Veloso after watching the Sporting midfield player score in the Portuguese Cup win over Braga on Sunday.The Portugal player has switched agents recently to secure a move...

Wolfsburg striker Dzeko in Arsenal sights

Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko is being linked with Arsenal.The Times says Wenger is looking for a new striker, with Marouane Chamakh, of Bordeaux, Dzeko, of Wolfsburg, and West Ham's Carlton Cole in his thoughts, but will not make a decision until he discovers the prognosis for Nicklas Bendtner.The...

Tottenham’s O’Hara in dark over Portsmouth stay

Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara is in the dark over whether he will be able to extend his loan at Portsmouth.With his loan spell due to expire on January 15, the Spurs midfielder is keen to stay at Fratton Park for the second half of the season to attempt to steer Pompey away from relegation.But...

Coyle tells Burnley to go for Hibs boss Hughes

Hibs boss John Hughes is in the frame for the Burnley job.The Guardian says Hughes is likely to loom high on Burnley's shortlist after being recommended by the departing Owen Coyle. Hughes has impressed as the manager of Hibernian this season and previously worked with Coyle as joint-manager at...

Birmingham may try again for Liverpool attacker Babel

Birmingham City remain in the frame for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel.The Guardian says Liverpool have received and rejected an offer from Birmingham that would allow them to recoup much of the £11.5m paid to Ajax for Babel in 2007, although the club's stance may be influenced by a desire to...

West Ham chasing Villa striker Harewood

West Ham United are interested in Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood.The Guardian says Harewood could make a surprise return to West Ham United this month, with the Aston Villa striker attracting interest from his former club after returning from a loan spell with Newcastle United.Villa would...

Estudiantes star Veron admits rejecting Man City

Estudiantes midfield ace Juan Sebastian Veron has confirmed he's rejected an offer from Manchester City.The 34-year-old former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder is enjoying a renaissance at Estudiantes - and was crowned South American Player of the Year last year.A number of clubs have...