Fabio Quagliarella is waiting for Manchester United to make their move for him. The Sampdoria striker has been targeted by Sir Alex Ferguson in a £10 million deal. No formal offer has been made as of yet, but Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested.

Meanwhile Preston North End have confirmed they have given two clubs permission to speak to striker David Nugent. Sunderland believe they are close to signing him in a £7m deal. West Ham United or Everton are thought to be the other team in talks with the England under-21 forward.

Portsmouth's hopes of signing Lyon's Alou Diarra have suffered a setback. It is now being reported that the midfielder is considering a switch to French side Bordeaux instead of heading to the Premiership.

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Fredi Kanoute could be on his way back to England. Newcastle United, Portsmouth and Bolton Wanderers are all keen on signing him following a successful term with Seville.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is ready to increase his offer for West Ham midfielder Yossi Benayoun. The Israel international will not be offered a new five-year contract at Upton Park as expected, and Liverpool will try to sign him for £4.5m.

The Reds interest in Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is expected to be dropped however, as the Spanish side are demanding a fee of £27m. Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson is being targeted by Aston Villa, who are considering a £3.5m bid.

Newcastle are in pole position to sign Manchester United forward Alan Smith. Smith has not been offered a new deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford and Sam Allardyce hopes to land him in a deal worth £3.5m. Allardyce has also been targeting Paris St Germain defender David Rozehnal, and the Czech Republic international has warned Newcastle they have one week left to complete a deal.

Middlesbrough completed the signing of Tuncay Sanli on Friday afternoon, with the Turkey international midfielder, 25, completing a free transfer move from Fenerbahce by signing a four-year deal, subject to gaining a work permit.

“I am very happy to be here and to sign for Middlesbrough, he said. "I have heard a lot about the club and have seen the team many times on television.

“Ever since I was a young boy, I have wanted to play in the English Premier League and I know that Middlesbrough are one of the most influential teams in the top division, so I am excited about this chance."

Newcastle are still keen on Charlton Athletic's Luke Young. Bolton and Aston Villa are also keeping an eye on the £3m rated defender, though.

Bolton are reportedly ready to step up their interest in Djibril Cisse. The Marseille forward is being monitored by Sammy Lee, and it is believed Bolton will make a £6m offer.

Rumours over Darren Bent's future continue to circulate. Tottenham are preparing a new bid of £16m for the Charlton striker.

West Ham's Carlos Tevez could be on his way to Spain. Real Madrid believe they are in the driving seat to capture his signature.

Fulham are believed to be on the verge of signing Reading midfielder Seol Ki-Hyeon for £1m. They are also trying to tie up deals with Mido from Tottenham and Diomansy Kamara from West Bromwich Albion.

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