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Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed an attempt to prise Portuguese winger Nani away from Manchester United.   According to German sources, Rumenigge said: “We had an interest in Nani, but unfortunately the price went up and up so he was too expensive.

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.

Tottenham are set to be dealt a blow by top target Casemiro with the Sao Paulo midfielder reportedly opting for a move to Roma.   The 19-year-old Brazil international has been attracting interest from a host of European clubs since breaking into the Sao Paulo first-team last season.

Valencia starlet Paco Alcacer has ignored Arsenal's interest and signed a contract extension at the Spanish club that commits him until 2016. The 18-year-old striker has been in prolific form for Valencia's reserves in the Spanish Second division, scoring 42 goals in 60 appearances.

Tottenham have reportedly approached Brescia to register their interest in the Serie B club's midfielder Omar El Kaddouri. According to TMW, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp sent scouts to watch El Kaddouri in action for the Belgium under-21side where he scored the decisive second goal to sink England on Monday night.

Liverpool are reportedly maintaining their interest in Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini and could be set to make a bid in the new year. Various reports have linked the Argentina defender with a move to Anfield[http://www. sportsvibe. co.

Celtic striker Gary Hooper has urged the club not to sell in-demand winger James Forrest amid reported interest from Tottenham and Liverpool. Various reports claimed Forrest was attracting the interest of both Spurs and Liverpool[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/dalglish-and-redknapp-set-to-battle-for-7m-rated-scottish-starlet-10121/] during the summer, with the 20-year-old winger touted for a move to the Premier League.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to step up his pursuit of a new goalkeeper and has set his sights on Birmingham City's Jack Butland, according to reports in the Daily Star. The Gunners currently have Manuel Almunia out on loan with Championship club West Ham and current No.

Arsenal are reportedly casting their eye over Universidad de Chile striker Eduardo Vargas and are looking into the possibility of making an offer when the transfer window reopens in January. Various reports have emerged linking the Gunners with the Chile international and it appears they are stepping up their interest. According to tribalfootball.

Liverpool will reportedly battle Sunderland and German side Nuremburg for the signature of FC Zurich striker Admir Mehmedi. The 20-year-old Switzerland international has been attracting interest from across Europe and according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are the latest club to register their interest.