According to James Nursey at MirrorFootball, Liverpool are considering making a move for Olympiacos defender Vasilis Torosidis due to the injury to Glen Johnson.

Juventus are also rumored to be interested in the 24-year-old.

According to Simon Stone at The Independent, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson once again admitted that the club will not be spending money next month. Ferguson told United Review,

“Inevitably, people look to this month’s transfer window as a solution to our injury worries but it is not the answer … If someone could give me the name of a really good centre-half who would accept a three-month contract then I would jump at the chance. But where do you find a player like that?”

“A decent player would be looking for a three-year contract and I don’t need that kind of addition …It is difficult enough leaving good players out of the team without adding another to the mix, so I won’t be looking for a senior player to ease our defensive crisis.”

“Hopefully the worst is over anyway and we can get some stability at the back. Once we do that I am sure we will make up the ground we have lost.”

According to Chris Burton at Sky Sports News, Burnley boss Owen Coyle is happy at the club and is going to stay. He said,

“I had a lot of fantastic times at Bolton and loved every minute … But I love being at this football club and I have shown that … I feel very privileged to be manager of a wonderful football club here.”

“I’ve always said I enjoy being at the football club, I enjoy my work and coming through the door every morning … I think the players enjoy working for me, the fans like coming and we are trying to build something at the football club.”

According to Sky Sports News, Bolton interim coach Chris Evans ruled out the possibility of permanently coaching the team. Evans said,

“I will not be applying for this job. I have no intention of being the manager of Bolton Wanderers … But equally I would like to feel I am professional enough to do the best possible job I can during the time given to me.”

According to ESPN Soccernet, Stoke City will not stand in the way of assistant manager Peter Reid if he is asked to take the Bolton coaching position. Stoke manager Tony Pulis said,

“As for Peter he is an ex-Bolton player, and if he was interested and they were interested, then fine. But I only want them to sit down with us and tell us like men … If Peter said he wanted to go to Bolton, I wouldn’t stand in his way. He has worked well here, but if he said wanted to go then that would be okay.”

According to The Bolton News, reports in Italy are indicating that Walter Zenga was approached by Bolton about the open coaching position.

According to the Daily Mail, Everton are interested in Mouscron midfielder Maxime Lestienne who is available on a free transfer.

Club Brugge, Lille, PSV, and Anderlecht are also thought to be interested in the 17-year-old.

According to Sheffield Wednesday’s official website, Stoke City midfielder Tom Soares is set to extend his loan deal at Sheffield Wednesday until January 25.

According to Middlesbrough’s official website, Birmingham striker Marcus Bent will be staying on loan at Middlesbrough for another 16 days.

UPDATE: According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City boss Phil Brown confirmed the rumor that he is interested in Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo. Brown said,

“If he goes back to Manchester City we would be interested.”

December 30th, 2009 According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Hull City are interested in signing Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo on loan.

According to the Daily Mail, Lens want striker Aruna Dindane back from loan at Portsmouth after they backed out a deal where they were supposed to buy him once he played eleven games. Lens president Gervais Martel said:

“I don’t want to speak about details in that case but it is very clear: if they don’t pay, I want to get my player back.”

According to Aston Villa’s official website, Aston Villa have extended the loan deal of Nicky Shorey with Nottingham Forest until January 26 and Isaiah Osbourne with Middlesbrough until February 5.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is not going after West Ham United defender Matthew Upson or Portsmouth goalkeeper David James. He even went on to say that the club does not expect to do anything next month. Redknapp said,

“He [Upson] is a good player but I’ve got good defenders at the club … We keep getting linked with players but were not looking to do anything to be honest.”

“He [James] is a world-class goalkeeper but I have a fantastic goalkeeper here and David James won’t want to be number two anywhere. If David James wants to play for England in the World Cup he will want to be a number one.”

According to Pa Sports at MirrorFootball, Wigan Athletic are considering loaning out midfielder Olivier Kapo to Boulogne. Boulogne sporting director Bruno Dupuis told L’Equipe

“He is one of a few players we are looking at, we are hoping to bring in two or three players.”

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury signed a new long-term contract with the club. Lansbury will be staying at Watford until the end of the season as his loan deal was extended.

According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby signed a new long-term contract with the club.

According to Football Spy at MirrorFootball, Portsmouth have made defender Younes Kaboul available for sale and it is reported that Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is prepared to bid £8million for the 23-year-old.

According to The Shields Gazette, Sunderland are closing in on Coventry City goalkeeper Kieren Westwood. It is reported that Westwood could cost at least £3million.

According to Danny Hart at Goal.com UK, Corriere dello Sport is reporting that Fiorentina are considering making a bid for Liverpool footballer Ryan Babel.

Babel is thought to be one of several Liverpool players who are available for sale this January.

According to Fulham’s official website, Fulham have sent striker Eddie Johnson to Aris FC on loan until June 30, 2010.

According to Doncaster Rovers’ official website, Doncaster have extended the loan deal of Wolverhampton defender Jason Shackell until the end of the season.

According to Shrewsbury Town’s official website, Hull City have recalled midfielder Jamie Devitt from Shrewsbury Town.

According to Scunthorpe’s official website, West Ham United have recalled defender Jordan Spence from Scunthorpe.

According to Darren Lewis at MirrorFootball, Arsenal have made a £3.5million bid for Fluminense starlet Wellington Silva that was accepted. His agent Rodrigo Pitta, said:

“We completed the transaction last week, the player is already Arsenal’s and Fluminense have already received some money.”

Silva will not be able to join the team until he’s 18, which will be in January of 2011.

According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson wants to sign Roma striker Stefano Okaka on loan. Hodgson said,

“Okaka is a possibility for us. We’re looking into it and have shown an interest … How far we go down that road will depend on other things like whether he wants to come on loan to England. The finances of the situation will also be important.

“Okaka has got quality and the fact it’s a loan is also advantageous because he’s a young player and largely untried. We’re happy with our striking options but we would like to have some cover and someone who can put pressure on the guys we have. Okaka seems to be that type of player but a lot of water must pass under the bridge before he pulls on a Fulham shirt.”

UPDATE: According to Francisco Acedo at Sky Sports News, Sporting Gijon are not going to sell midfielder Michel despite strong interest from Birmingham. Club president Manuel Vega Arango said,

“We are a modest club and our ambition is to remain competitive in the Primera Liga … If we damage the squad with the sale of important players, that could have a negative impact on our future in the top flight.”

December 23rd, 2009 According to James Nursey at MirrorFootball, Birmingham have agreed to pay £2.5million for Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel. Michel has agreed to a three-and-a-half year deal worth £15,000-a-week.

According to Sky Sports News, Birmingham and Wolverhampton are both interested in Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner. It is reported that Gardner could leave the club for around £3million.

According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Manchester United are considering making a bid of £20million for Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Sir Alex Ferguson is thought to be looking for a long-term replacement for Edwin van der Sar, but might wait until the summer to sign one.