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Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa. The 22-year-old winger excelled for Dortmund last season, playing an integral part in the club's Bundesliga title winning campaign and catching the eye of a number of potential suitors including Liverpool[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/dalglish-sees-18m-rated-borussia-dortmund-star-as-possible-january-signing-11488/] and Arsenal[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/arsenal-weighing-up-move-for-20m-rated-striker-11541/].

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the progress of French teenager Dolan Bahamboula with the intention of making a move at the end of the season. According to Insidefutbol. com, United sent scouts to watch the highly-rated 16-year-old in action for club Nancy and they have reported back with glowing reports.

Manchester United have poached wonderkid Charlie Jackson from bitter rivals Manchester City, convincing the player to switch allegiances despite the City fan being just five years old. Bizzarely, Jackson had been spotted almost two years earlier by Manchester City scouts, playing a local football scheme at the tender age of three.

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.

*Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly sent his top scouts to Italy to run the rule over Genoa's exciting duo Richmond Boakye and Issac Cofie. *   Genoa's owner revealed last week how United had been in contact[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/manchester-united-make-enquiries-about-next-didier-drogba-genoa-owner-confirms-12311/]with him to register their interest in Ghanaian striker Boakye (pictured).

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.

Crystal Palace starlet Wilfried Zaha is reportedly edging closer to a move to a Premier League club after starring against Watford at the weekend. The 18-year-old forward is thought to be attracting the interest of Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham with reports claiming a battle for his signature will begin during the January transfer window.

Arsenal scouts have reportedly informed Arsene Wenger that should the club decide to move for Ousmane Drame, the midfielder would be an instant success in the Premier League. The Gunners have been linked in recent weeks with a January move for the 18-year-old, who is proving a sensation in Serie B with Padova.

Arsenal are reportedly tracking Toulouse defender Aymen Abdennour after it was revealed Arsene Wenger has sent scouts to France to monitor his progress. The Gunners have been left exposed at the back this season and it is thought Wenger is eager to add defensive reinforcements during the January transfer window.

Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Crystal Palace midfield starlet Jon Williams despite the teenager signing a new deal with the Championship club. According to the People, the Blues have kept a close eye on Williams for the past season and have been monitoring his progress closely.

Brighton may face an uphill battle to keep hold of talented young defender Lewis Dunk after Chelsea were the latest club to be linked with the centre-back. Fulham and Arsenal have already been linked with the defender after the 19-year-old has become an established member of the first team under Gus Poyet.