Transfer news round-up: Tottenham move ahead of Chelsea in pursuit of Luke Shaw; Yohan Cabaye opens door to Arsenal and Liverpool; Manchester United want Angel Di Maria

A look at some of the more eye opening recent rumours from around the web

Luke Shaw

He's quick, British and has come through the Southampton ranks. Judging by Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale, logic suggests Luke Shaw could be the next big thing. And that's why he's persistently linked with a move elsewhere. The current rumours suggest Tottenham have jumped ahead of Chelsea thanks to their schmoozing of Shaw's family and representatives. However, high-flying Southampton insist he's going nowhere in January.

Luis Suarez, the player hell-bent on leaving Liverpool over the summer, not only remained at Anfield, he's encouraging others to come and join him. The Mirror report that the Uruguay striker wants countryman Kevin Mendez to join him on Merseyside, and has urged Brendan Rodgers to buy him. The Reds have already scouted the 17-year-old and could pick him up for around £3m.

Having seen his England place come under threat and Jose Mourinho unable to guarantee a starting role for him at Chelsea, things might get even worse for Ashley Cole. It's reported that the Blues have found the successor to the 33-year-old in Alberto Moreno. The Seville youngster, who is also said to be a target for Manchester United and Real Madrid, will cost around £20m.

Yohan Cabaye runs with the ball (Getty Images)

His head was turned in the summer by reported interest from Arsenal, and it would seem it hasn't fully turned back to Newcastle in the case of Yohan Cabaye. He's quoted as saying: "I miss the Champions League. I'll finish this season with Newcastle and concentrate on the coming months and then we'll see". That's been interpreted as opening the door to the Gunners, as well as Liverpool.

Manchester United are gluttons for punishment. Having been rejected by just about every midfielder in Europe over the summer, they'll be risking further humiliation in January. Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria and Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke are the latest attracting David Moyes.