Today's Tranfer Window Gist

Arsenal will attempt to land Barcelona ace David Villa
on the cheap - at the end of the transfer window.
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino in lining up ex-
Barcelona midfielder Joan Verdu as his first signing.
Manchester United and Arsenal are making checks on
QPR's Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Danny Simpson is set to leave for free when his
contract at Newcastle ends in the summer.
Bolton defender Marcus Alonso is a £500,000 target for
Fiorentina.
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is investigation a
loan move for former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady.
West Brom are keen on Bradford midfielder Harry
Forrester.

Liverpool hope to agree the transfer of Philippe
Coutinho despite the midfielder's claim that he wants
to stay and fight for his place at Inter Milan.

Stoke's bid for Brek Shea, the FC Dallas winger, looks in
the balance as the American club are seeking a fee for
the 22-year-old.
Fulham's interest in Maarten Stekelenburg appears to
have subsided after Roma confirmed they have
received no offers for the Holland goalkeeper.

Manchester United are weighing up a sensational
swoop for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Neil Warnock is set to snap up Dexter Blackstock for
Leeds in a £700,000 switch from Nottingham Forest.
QPR midfielder Michael Doughty, 20, is set for a loan
switch to SPL side St Johnstone.
Norwich boss Chris Hughton is lining up a £3m bid for
Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt.
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 18, is
wanted by Nottingham Forest boss Alex McLeish on
loan for the rest of the season.

Manchester City are set to battle it out with rivals
United for Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic.
Chelsea winger Marko Marin is a loan target for CSKA
Moscow.
Barcelona could target Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina
if they sell Victor Valdes in the summer.
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