Arsenal offer €12.5m for Adrian Lopez

Arsene Wenger has also targeted moves for David Villa and Fernando Llorente but is reluctant to step up his interest in Newcastle United forward Demba Ba due to injury concerns.

Redknapp to hold Joe Cole talks with Liverpool

QPR boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he will speak to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers about the potential signing of Joe Cole.

Manchester clubs win as Premier League continues in New Year

League leaders Manchester United began the year of 2013 by maintaining their seven-point advantage at the top of the Premier League table, exorcising a ghost from last season's failed title bid in the process.