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Liverpool have confirmed that talented young duo Nathan Eccleston and David Amoo will continue their development away from Anfield. Manchester-born striker Eccleston will be sent on loan to Rochdale for a month after impressing in previous loan spells with League One sides Charlton and Huddersfield.

Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has slammed Arsene Wenger for failing to sign a defensive midfielder during the summer.   The Gunners endured one of their most frustrating off-seasons in recent years that saw key players Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy all leave the club.

  Tottenham are reportedly ready to fight bitter rivals Arsenal for the signature of teen sensation Luke Shaw. The 16-year-old full-back has attracted the interest of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who has a strong knowledge of Southampton's academy having acquired Theo Walcott and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain in recent seasons.

Nottingham Forest manager Steve McClaren is desperate to strengthen is squad and is preparing a loan move for Queens Park Rangers winger Lee Cook.   According to reports on SkySports, Cook is way down the pecking order at QPR and was not selected in Neil Warnock's 25-man Premier League squad.

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean is set to land the services of Birmingham City defender Scott Dann, according to reports in the Daily Mail.   During the course of the summer transfer window Dann has been linked with moves to Premier League big boys, Liverpool and Arsenal.