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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.

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to battle it out for the signature of Le Harve starlet Jeremy Balmy, according to reports in the Daily Mail. The 17-year-old is regarded as one of the hottest young prospects in European football and has been attracting interest from some of Europe's top teams.

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly set to go head-to-head for the signature of Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen.   The Belgium international has been a long-term target for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who is thought to be considering a £10m offer when the January transfer window opens.

Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the progress of Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas with the intention of making an approach at the end of the season. According to El Confidencial, the Spanish giants are keeping a close eye on the Brazilian teenager as they look to recruit cover for Xabi Alonso.

Arsenal are reportedly set to rival Manchester United and Barcelona for the signature of fullback Jordi Alba. The Valencia defender is aware of the interest from Barca and United[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/valencia-star-speaks-out-about-manchester-united-interest-11844/] and is reportedly the reason he has stalled on signing a new contract with Valencia.

Arsenal have reportedly been told what they will need to pay to land Esteban Granero after Real Madrid put a €9m price tag on the midfielder, according to Insidefutbol. com. The Gunners were linked with a move for Granero in the summer[http://www. sportsvibe. co. uk/news/football/arsenal-to-move-for-real-madrid-midfielder-10784/] following the departures of key midfielders Cesc Fabregas[http://www. sportsvibe.

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.

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.

Arsenal midfielder Arsene Wenger is set to step up his pursuit of a new midfielder and has set his sights on Toulouse's Aymen Abdennour, according to reports on talkSPORT. co. uk. The Tunisian international joined Toulouse this summer from Etoile du Sahel after a loan spell at German club Werder Bremen.

Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon right back Joao Pereira.   According to reports in Portugal, the north London outfit are planning a January bid for the defender after running out of patience with current right-back Vedran Corluka.

Liverpool are facing a battle with Serie A club Lazio for the signature of Lyon star Miralem Pjanic. TalkSPORT have claimed Anfield boss Kenny Dalglish made an approach to Lyon earlier this month regarding the availability of Pjanic but so far little progress has been made.