England midfielder Joe Cole will decide on his club future within the next two weeks, with Inter Milan the latest team to show an interest. Chelsea announced earlier this month that Cole would be leaving on a free transfer this summer.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has told club officials at Anfield that he will not become the next Liverpool manager unless he is guaranteed a transfer kitty in order to rebuild the team.

If Hodgson snubs Anfield, the Reds may turn back to Kenny Dalglish.

Real Madrid have beaten Manchester City to the signing of Brazil right-back Maicon, the 28-year-old having played for new Real boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan last season.

West Ham boss Avram Grant has cooled his interest in free agent Juan Roman Riquelme. The 32-year-old former Barcelona, Villarreal and Boca Juniors midfielder would demand a £50,000-a-week deal.

Everton manager David Moyes is keen to sign Landon Donovan on a permanent deal after the United States forward had a loan spell at Goodison Park last season.

West Bromwich Albion are hopeful of signing Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop, with a host of other clubs, including Olympiakos, interested in the 27-year-old.

Lazio are ready and willing to offer £8m to land Portsmouth duo Nadir Belhadj and Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is eyeing further signings as Nicky Bailey looks set to complete a £1.4m move from Charlton.

Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard has been given permission to talk to Celtic about a possible loan move.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano will not be leaving Anfield to join former Reds boss Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan after the Italian club refused to pay the £30m asking price.