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Everton have reportedly targeted a move for Villarreal's creative midfielder Borja Valero as David Moyes looks to strengthen in the January transfer window. The Toffees boss was deprived of transfer funds over the summer due to the club's precarious financial situation.

Arsenal reportedly face competition from big-spending Russians Anzhi Makhachkala for the signature of Marseille star Andre Ayew. The Gunners were heavily linked with a move for Ayew during the summer following the departures of key midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has played down the chances of signing Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi. * * The 28-year-old’s contract at his hometown club expires next summer and Mancini has previously made no secret of his desire to introduce him to the Premier League.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has admitted that he faces a fight to hold onto in-demand defender Gary Cahill when the January transfer window opens.   The England international has a long list of admirers with Arsenal[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/arsenal-told-to-stump-up-17m-for-england-defender/], Tottenham, Chelsea and Barcelona[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/barcelona-consider-shock-5m-january-bid-for-in-demand-bolton-defender-10893/] all reported as possible destinations.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is reportedly keeping tabs on Sevilla defender Ferderico Fazio as he looks to bolster his defence. The Reds manager has been linked with moves for a number of centre-halves as he looks to add more experience to his back-line with Jamie Carragher nearing the end of his playing days.

Arsenal have reportedly been joined by Italian club Lazio in the chase for Cologne striker Lukas Podolski and the two clubs appear set to battle for his signature in January. Reports have begun to emerge claiming Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is keen to recruit the Germany international[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/arsenal-set-to-swoop-for-15m-rated-german-international-striker-12643/] in the new year.