Juventus have become the first club to publicly express an interest in signing Robin van Persie, but Arsenal are confident they can keep the Netherlands striker at Emirates Stadium – Guardian
Manchester United are lining up a sensational move for 28-year-old van Persie, who has just one year remaining on his contract, as Sir Alex Ferguson attempts to compete with big-spending Manchester City in the transfer market – talkSPORT
Ferguson is also preparing to make a £10m bid for Everton left-back Leighton Baines – Daily Mirror
Chelsea are set to defy the wishes of their fans by letting Didier Drogba leave this month – after the striker’s demands for a new two-year deal fell on deaf ears – Daily Mirror
Liverpool are chasing Juventus outcast and 27-year-old Serbia winger Milos Krasic – talkSPORT
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish is also eyeing Real Madrid utility man Hamit Altintop, 29, as a possible replacement for Dirk Kuyt, who is wanted by Hamburg – Metro