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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is preparing to make a move Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita once the January transfer window opens for business. According to reports in The Sun, it is believed Liverpool will have to battle mega-rich Russian club Anzhi Makhackala if they are to acquire the services of the Mali international.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to rival Chelsea for the signature of Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports in the Evening Standard. It seems as though Tottenham will allow Roman Pavlyuchenko to leave White Hart Lane once the January transfer window opens for business, and Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is keeping tabs on Cavani.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to step up his pursuit of a new midfielder and has set his sights on Borussia Monchengladbach's Marco Reus, according to German publication Kicker. The 22-year-old has been in outstanding form over the past 18-months and has broken into the German national side.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is lining up a sensational move for Wycombe Wanderers starlet Jordan Ibe, according to reports on Goal. com. The 15-year-old forward is seen as one of the hottest young prospects in the English lower leagues and he has already impressed whileon triall with Liverpool earlier this season.

Lewis Moody yesterday announced his retirement from international rugby. In doing so he relinquished the England captain's armband.   After 71 caps the man they call "Mad Dog" has finally called it a day. Predictably, the response from the sport and the rugby public, and the praise has been effusive.

By Ian Stafford

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is leading the chase to sign hot South American prospect Andy Polo, according to reports on talkSPORT. co. uk. The 17-year-old Peruvian striker has been in sensational form for his club Universitario de Deportes and has even earned a call up to the Peru senior national team.

David Moyes has confirmed that he has held talks with James McFadden about a return to Goodison Park but doubts the forward will re-sign.   The 28-year-old is available as a free agent after leaving Birmingham City in the sumer and has been linked with several clubs including Sunderland and Wolves.