According to James Riach at Sky Sports News, Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz admitted that Robinho has openly admitted that he would like to play for Barcelona. Santa Cruz told Catalunya Radio,

“Of course he talks to us about it … And the players are cracking jokes about it in the dressing room … In the English papers there’s a lot of interest about Barca and Robinho is not hiding his desire to play for them one day.”

“But I guess we’ll see. It wouldn’t be difficult (for him) … To add a talent like Robinho to the quality of players they have would give a different air to Barca because he’s got great ability and is a player who pleases crowds because of the way he plays … A player that good wouldn’t have any problems being part of that side.”

According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid is prepared to join QPR on a one-month loan.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta admitted that he could see himself ending his career with the club. He told evertonTV,

“You never know how long you are going to spend with a club, but what I can say is that I can see myself finishing my career at Everton … That wouldn’t surprise me at all.”

“I’ve been at other clubs and I’m telling you this is a special one. The papers say, ‘Mikel wants to go back to Spain soon’. That is not true. I never said that. They say, ‘Would you like to come one day?’ - probably I would like that, but maybe I am going to stay for another seven years.”

According to MirrorFootball, Manchester City are preparing to offer £8million and Martin Petrov for Tottenham winger David Bentley.

According to Brighton and Hove Albion’s official website, Brighton are set to extend the loan deal of Arsenal defender Gavin Hoyte until the new year.

According to Sky Sports News, 19-year-old Manchester United starlet Corry Evans is hoping to be loaned out so that he can continue his development. Evans is considered to be one of the top prospects for the Red Devils.

According to the Daily Mail, Napoli have stated that they plan on holding onto midfielder Marek Hamsik despite interest from Chelsea. Napoli sporting director Riccardo Bigon told Sky Italia,

“We have not received any official offer … If some clubs are monitoring our players it gives us pleasure because it means we are doing a good job. But Hamsik is an important player and he will remain with us.”

According to ESPN Soccernet, Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko would love to return to Spartak Moscow if he is given the chance. He told Sportbox,

“I have a huge desire to return … If I receive a good offer, I’ll be sure to accept it. Spartak has a place in my heart, always.”

“In my first year in England, I played consistently, scored goals and was successful with the national team. I had an insight into English football and learned a lot. It was a good, if not completely positive, experience and will be helpful for the future, so I have no regrets, but the current situation doesn’t suit me.”

According to Arsenal’s official website, 26-year-old Arsenal striker Eduardo signed a new long-term deal with the club.

According to Peter O’Rourke at Sky Sports News, there is no truth in the rumor linking AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso with Manchester City. Gattuso’s agent, Andrea D’Amico said,

“There is no truth in the Manchester City link … I have had no contact with Manchester City at this moment … Gennaro is coming back from injury and he is okay at Milan.”