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Kenny Dalglish is lining up a move for Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross and Utrecht striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel as his first signings as Liverpool manager. Metro.co.uk

Again, Kenny Dalgish has as much say in Liverpool’s transfer policy as you and I. While Shawcross has done well for himself at Stoke can’t see a former Manchester United player being the first player Liverpool signs in the transfer window.

Newcastle defender Sol Campbell could be in line for a remarkable third spell with Arsenal as he is unhappy at a lack of first-team action with the Magpies. Daily Express

Could see why Sol Campbell wants to leave. Usually a new coach doesn’t look to a 103 year old defender when remaking the squad.

Arsenal are to move for Bolton defender Gary Cahill or Werder Bremen’s Per Mertesacker after Sebastien Squillaci joined Thomas Vermaelen on the injury list. Daily Mirror

Arsenal are not going to spend 15 million for a defender.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to put in a significant January bid to land Anderlecht teenager Romelu Lukaku. Wenger will look to complete a deal for the £16m-rated 17-year-old this month and will then immediately loan him back to the Belgian champions. Caughtoffside.com

Arsenal should however spend 16 million for Lukaku.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is believed to be keen on being reunited with AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato. Ancelotti coached the 21-year-old Brazilian when he was in charge at the San Siro.
Full story: IM Scouting

Never understood the Pato hype. Sure, he is a good player but a couple of years ago you’d figure he would join the likes of Messi and Ronaldo as one of the game’s top young players.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to beef up his squad with four big-name signings. Tottenham winger David Bentley, 26, is on the verge of completing his switch and moves are in the pipeline for his Spurs team-mate Robbie Keane, 30, Rangers striker Kenny Miller, 31, and Boca Juniors forward Pablo Mouche, 23. Daily Mirror

There is a world of difference between Boca Juniors and Birmingham. Pablo Mouche would have a hard time trying to adapt to the Alex McLeish style of football.

Aston Villa will step up their bid to sign midfielder Joey Barton, 28, from Newcastle this week and could offer 26-year-old Nigel Reo-Coker in part exchange. Daily Mail

Signing Joey Barton won’t endear Gerard Houllier to Aston Villa fans.

Bolton hope to finalise a £2m deal for Middlesbrough defender David Wheater over the next 24 hours. Wolves, Everton and Aston Villa are also interested in the 23-year-old centre-back.
Full story: Daily Mail

Great move for Bolton if this happens and allows them to sell Gary Cahill at the end of the season.

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