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Owen Coyle has got the green light to make a January swoop for on-loan striker David Nugent. Burnley announced record losses of £11.7million for the past financial year but are determined to support the Scot in the transfer market. Portsmouth hitman Nugent, 24, has impressed during his loan spell at Turf Moor, even though he has scored just twice and not managed a goal since mid-September. His initial spell with the Clarets is due to expire in the New Year but the club are hopeful they can agree a permanent deal.

Source: The Sun

Tottenham want to sign Micah Richards in the January transfer window. The Manchester City defender is unhappy at Eastlands and, although he is fit, was nowhere near the squad that drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield last weekend. Spurs are huge admirers of the 21-year-old right-back, who is understood to be aware of their interest. The north Londoners had a £5million bid for him turned down three years ago and Richards went on to sign a lucrative four-year deal with City, disappointing the likes of Chelsea, who were also interested.

Source: The Mirror

Ruud van Nistelrooy is ready reject a move to Arsenal to rescue Liverpool’s season. The Real Madrid striker needs to play regular football to secure his place in Holland’s World Cup squad and is expected to be allowed to leave the Bernebau at Christmas. Rafa Benitez will not be allowed to spend his way out of Liverpool’s current crisis, so must raise any funds he wants to splash in the January transfer window – or make loan signings.

Source: The Mirror

Derby boss Nigel Clough hopes to clinch a deal for Leicester City striker DJ Campbell today – despite a late bid by Sheffield Wednesday. Clough is haggling over how much the Rams will pay to the Foxes for Campbell’s wages during his loan spell, with the Owls coming into the race to complicate the picture. Campbell is keen to move across the Midlands and is waiting to sign before the deadline for ‘emergency deals’ runs out tomorrow – and Derby are confident their offer will be good enough.

Source: The Mirror

Sir Alex Ferguson is facing up to a long-term defensive crisis caused by Rio Ferdinand’s injury problems and the fact that Nemanja Vidic still wants to move abroad. Manchester United manager Ferguson has had to juggle his back four and goalkeeper constantly this season as injuries to key players have prevented him sticking with a settled defensive line-up. It is understood Ferguson now has real worries about the future after being told that Ferdinand’s back problem is likely to re-occur throughout his career and having reluctantly realised that he will not be able to hold on to Vidic for much longer.

Source: Daily Mail

Arsenal will launch a £17m summer swoop for Gabi Agbonlahor – but only if he manages to ditch his inconsistent reputation. Arsene Wenger has kept a watchful eye on the Aston Villa star ever since he burst on to the scene in 2006. The Gunners boss was tipped to move for Agbonlahor in the summer of 2007 but the Frenchman plumped for Croatia international Eduardo instead.

Source: Daily Star

Chelsea have dropped out of the running to sign Ángel Di María after balking at the £36 million asking price. That has left the way open for the Argentine winger to join Manchester City. It is understood that Manchester City are keen to complete a deal next summer, when it is likely that they will move on Robinho, probably to Barcelona, but Di María’s club, Benfica, are hoping to complete the transfer in January. They have approached Atlético Madrid in a bid to sign Portuguese international Simao Sabrosa and want to try to push that deal through as soon as possible and before a lower buy-out clause in Di María’s contract kicks in at the end of this season.

Source: Daily Telegraph

Gianfranco Zola insists West Ham will not be forced to sell Carlton Cole in the January transfer window. The England striker, 26, has already been linked with £20million moves to Liverpool and Manchester United – and the Hammers need cash. But Zola said: “Carlton is an important player for this team, not only because he scores goals but also for his presence. I know Carlton wants to stay and is happy here. The club has no intention of selling him or any of our important players.

Source: The Sun

Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has warned Wolves chief Mick McCarthy he will have to pay more than £1.5million to land Canadian striker Simeon Jackson. Stimson said: “£1.5m would not be enough. That would be a snip.”

Source: The Sun

Lomana Lualua is set for a shock return to the Premier League with Tottenham. The Congo striker, 28, could join up with his former Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp as a free agent as early as next week. LuaLua is ready to tear up his £60,000-a-week deal with Qatar club Al-Arabi and will be eligible to sign for Spurs immediately. Redknapp plans to hand a £40,000-a-week deal to LuaLua, whose career has nosedived since he left Pompey to join Olympiakos in 2007.

Source: The Sun