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Eden Hazard</b>
After helping Lille secure the French Ligue 1 title last season, winger Eden Hazard has been doing the rounds on the transfer rumour mill. The 22-year-old is considered a great prospect and with a £33m release clause in his contract, one of Europe’s top clubs could be tempted to make a move. His agent recently spoke about his clients’ willingness to move on, but Lille insist the Belgian international will not be going anywhere mid-season.

Eden Hazard reveals he could join Tottenham this summer

14 February 2012 10:34 AM

Belgium and Lille midfielder Eden Hazard admits he could join Tottenham this summer.

John Guidetti has 17 goals in 15 appearances

Bayern Munich monitor Manchester City striker John Guidetti

14 February 2012 10:32 AM

Bayern Munich are monitoring the availability of Manchester City's young striker John Guidetti after his impressive form on loan at Feyenoord this season.

Daniel Cousin agrees deal to join Rangers

13 February 2012 03:20 PM

Rangers have confirmed the signing of striker Daniel Cousin for a second time.

Matthew Upson has emerged as a target for Shanghai Shenhua

Shanghai Shenhua trying to sign Stoke City defender Matthew Upson

07 February 2012 09:58 AM

Shanghai Shenhua are trying to sign Stoke City defender Matthew Upson, while talks continue about Didier Drogba joining his former Chelsea strike partner Nicolas Anelka at the Chinese club.

Michel Salgado is looking for a move away from Blackburn

Salgado seeks Galaxy role as Rovers look to offload high earners

04 February 2012 12:00 AM

The Blackburn Rovers defender Michel Salgado was in the United States yesterday, seeking a role at LA Galaxy, six weeks after claiming that he was being denied a game at Ewood Park because nine more appearances would entitle him to a new contract.

<b>Roman Pavlyuchenko</b><br/>
The Tottenham forward turned heads when he won a seat on a regional council in Stavropol krai, in south west Russia. Pavlyuchenko was one of six listed candidates for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party and was elected when his party received 66 per cent of the vote. Due to his Spurs duties Pavlyuchenko does not attend council meetings, but offers advice on the development possibilities for exercise and sport.

Roman Pavlyuchenko completes move to Lokomotiv Moscow

03 February 2012 12:35 PM

Roman Pavlyuchenko has completed his transfer from Tottenham to Lokomotiv Moscow, the Russian club have confirmed.

Someone old, someone new but both Blue

03 February 2012 12:00 AM

Pienaar and Jelavic are glad to be at Everton. For one it's a warm return, for the other just another club

The former Everton striker adds experience to the Spurs squad, says Kevin Bond

Kevin Bond urges fans to 'trust in Harry's judgement'

03 February 2012 12:00 AM

Kevin Bond, the Tottenham assistant manager, is excited with their January transfer dealings, even if some Spurs supporters are not.

The most memorable transfer deadline day deals

02 February 2012 04:39 PM

Since the implementation of a transfer window during the 2002/03 season, 'deadline day' has become something of a highlight during the football season.