Hell will freeze over before I leave Arsenal for Spurs - Podolski

The German ace has been linked with a £10m move to Arsenal's north London rivals in recent days, but it now appears there is little chance of a deal going through.

In response to a BBC Tweet linking to the story about his possible move to White Hart Lane, Podolski responded by writing: "Hell will freeze over before this transfer would happen. #Poldi #aha #AlwaysAGunner #NeverCheatYourClub #AFC #Redarmy".

Is Andy Carroll's return to Newcastle just a matter of time?

In the world of newspapers, they call it the silly season, and it usually happens in August – with the bosses on holiday, stories that may not otherwise pass the quality control test end up as headline news. In the world of football, it happens when there’s an international window. Like this one.

Domestic football’s ceasefire kicked in with West Ham seventh in the Premier League and fans looking to the future with uncharacteristic optimism, and one of the questions inspired by those forward glances is – how will Andy Carroll fit in when he returns?

Chelsea 'in pole position to sign Everton's Barkley after City back out'

Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to sign Ross Barkley from Everton next summer after Manchester City backed out of the race for the midfielder.

According to The Star, City confirmed their desire to lure Barkley to the Etihad Stadium outfit next year – with the club believed to be prepared to pay £35million for the 20-year-old.

Liverpool 'set to make £31.2m offer for Napoli's Higuain'

Liverpool are increasingly confident of signing unsettled Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain in January with a £31.2million bid set to go in for his services.

The Reds have been alerted to the availability of Higuain in the last few days with reports in both Italy and Argentina suggesting he is planning on changing clubs in the new year.

Chelsea in £118m offer for Barca superstar Messi

Chelsea have made an £118milllion bid for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

The Blues were linked with Messi on the past and reports in Spain suggest the giant offer went in weeks ago to try and lure the player to Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal close in on £10m deal for United's Smalling

Arsenal are expecting to finally sign Manchester United defender Chris Smalling in January with talks over a £10million deal reportedly set to begin soon.

The Gunners almost got Smalling before he went to United in 2010 and tried again to bring him in during the summer transfer window.

Chelsea fan dies after watching Lampard's City equaliser

A Ugandan footballer and staunch Chelsea fan died of suspected heart failure moments after Frank Lampard equalised in Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against The Blues on Sunday.

Fahad Musana – who played for army side Simba FC – had reportedly been watching the Premier League clash in Bombo when he collapsed following the 36-year-old’s strike against his former club at the Etihad stadium.

Sagna digs at Arsenal ahead of Emirates return

Bacary Sagna has lit the fuse ahead of his return to Arsenal by claiming he ‘boosted’ his career by making the move to Manchester City.

The French full-back, 31, left the Gunners in the summer on a free transfer after seven years of service at the Emirates, but Sagna may be in for a hostile welcome when City travel to Arsenal next Saturday after his latest comments.

Valdes set for Liverpool medical after accepting contract

Victor Valdes is set to have a medical at Liverpool after the Reds agreed terms on a deal to sign the former Barcelona goalkeeper.

Valdes has been without a club since leaving Barca at the end of last season, and after his switch to Monaco collapsed because of fitness concerns, Liverpool have moved in.

Rosicky Wants Move Away From Arsenal

The transfer window only closed a few days ago, but Arsenal veteran Tomas Rosicky admits he is already considering his future at the Emirates Stadium.

Rosicky, who penned a two-year contract extension in April, has struggled for first-team football in the last 12 months, and is yet to start a match so far this term.

Radamel Falcao snubbed both Arsenal and Liverpool before joining Man United

Radamel Falcao snubbed offers from Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in order to join Manchester United this summer, his dad has revealed.

The Colombian striker made a deadline day loan move to Old Trafford as he became the last of Louis van Gaal’s summer acquisitions.

Odemwingie out for rest of season

Stoke City forward Osaze Odemwingie could be out for the rest of the season amid fears he has seriously damaged his cruciate knee ligament, according to reports on Monday.

The 33-year-old Super Eagles player fell down with nobody around him at Manchester City on Saturday and was stretchered off the pitch.

Arsenal 'make offer to sign Juve forward Giovinco'

Arsenal have made an approach to sign Juventus star Sebastian Giovinco ahead of the transfer deadline.

The Italy international has been chased by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger in the past, with the club making a bid for his services last year.

Spurs to sign £11.8m winger as agent arrives in England

Tottenham are expecting to sign Red Bull Salzburg winger Sadio Mane before the transfer window shuts with his agent in England to finalise the switch.

Spurs made an £11.8million bid for Mane over the weekend and Salzburg were considering whether to accept it or not.

Arsenal open talks over Nastasic and Vlaar deals

Arsenal have held talks with Manchester City over Matija Nastasic and Aston Villa for Ron Vlaar as they look to add another centre back to their ranks.

The Gunners have made signing another centre half their top priority in the final hours of the transfer deadline, and they have now made their moves.

According to the Guardian, an approach has gone in for City’s out-of-favour Serbian defender Nastasic, who is also wanted by Tottenham.

Is United's Welbeck on his way to Spurs?

Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck is closing in on a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur as Roberto Soldado nears a loan switch to Juventus.

The Red Devils are believed to be prepared to offload Welbeck this summer with reports claiming that United want up to £16million for the 23-year-old.

Liverpool still pushing to sign Barca's Song

Liverpool are still pushing to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song this summer as Brendan Rodgers looks to keep adding to his squad.

The Reds were first linked with Song two weeks ago with reports in Spain suggesting a deal was close, but all links with the Cameroon international have since died off.

However, El Mundo Deportivo says Liverpool are still firmly in the race for the player and are hopeful of signing Song on-loan.

Zigic's agent confirms Arsenal transfer is close

Nikola Zigic’s agent Milan Calasan has revealed that Arsenal have opened talks with his client over a shock move to the Emirates Stadium.

The 6’7” striker is currently a free agent after his Birmingham City contract expired at the end of last season, and despite suggestions that he might retire, Arsenal have moved in.

QPR agree deal to sign Liverpool defender

Queens Park Rangers have agreed a deal with Liverpool to sign young defender Jack Robinson.

The 20-year-old left back has only made 11 appearances for Liverpool and spend last season on loan with Blackpool in the Championship.

Everton are close to agreeing a two-year deal for former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o

Everton are close to agreeing a two-year deal for striker Samuel Eto'o after he was released by Chelsea at the end of last season.

Liverpool had been interested in the 33-year-old Cameroon international.

But the completion of their £16m move for Mario Balotelli left the way clear for Everton to hold talks with Eto'o.

Talks are ongoing but Everton could sign Eto'o in time for him to be in line for a debut against his old side at Goodison on Saturday.