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(23.27 UK time ) - Benfica have announced they have agreed a deal to sell defender David Luiz to Chelsea, and El Hadji Diouf joins Rangers on loan from Blackburn Rovers until the end of the season.
(22.54 UK time)- Fernando Torres has said in his first interview with Chelsea TV after leaving Liverpool, " Chelsea are the biggest team in Europe". Talk about burning bridges.
(22.52 UK time) - Eidur Gudjohnsen joined Fulham, Connor Sammon to Wigan and Sergei Kornilenko signed up with Blackpool. More coming up about the Fernando Torres and David Luiz deals to Chelsea!
( 22.28 UK time)- LATEST: Fernando Torres is a Chelsea player for £50 million on a 5 1/2 year deal!
(23.22 UK time) - Arsenal fans rejoice! Or not. The London side have just announced their new signing- Japanese teenage forward Ryo Miyaichi on a "long-term" deal. Is it just me or is there a sense of anti-climax in that one?
(23.11 UK time) - No, Charlie, you're not sorted- latest reports from our same friends earlier indicated that it's too little, too late for Tottenham Hotspur, who's last, last-minute bid for Charlie Adam has NOT made the January transfer deadline.
(23.03 UK time)- Did Tottenham Hotspur swoop in to snatch up Charlie Adam, asks Sky Sports, as reports come in saying that the player has had his thumbs up, saying: " I'm sorted". With who, praytell?
(22.58 UK time) - Two minutes to go till the January transfer window shuts- Andy Carroll will take the number 9 vacated by Fernando Torres at Liverpool!
(22.51 UK time) - Time to take out the hankies, Liverpool fans- Fernando Torres is about to make his first appearance in Chelsea blue!
(22.49 UK time) - Andy Carroll has just signed on a 5 1/2 year deal at Liverpool in a transfer fee that smashes previous British records, reported Sky Sports!
(22.47 UK time) - Tottenham Hotspur have sent Mexican forward Giovani Dos Santos on loan to Spanish outfit Racing Santander, said Sky.
(22.42 UK time) - Some La Liga news - Deportivo La Coruna have bolstered their squad with three new arrivals on transfer deadline day - Jose Sand, Javito and Xisco.
(22.30 UK time) - Eidur Gudjohnsen has reportedly passed his medical and will be on a loan deal at Fulham for the rest of this season, said Sky.
(22.24 UK time) - LATEST! Sky have just reported that Newcastle are looking to replace Andy Carroll with Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia, but have had a £10 million bid declined !
(22.21 UK time) - Everton have just rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for their captain, Phil Neville, according to Sky Sports News.
(22.09 UK time) - The Fernando Torres saga is coming to a close- he's apparently going to sign LIVE on Chelsea TV after his medical that's going on right now, according to our friends in the Guardian.
(22.08 UK time)- LATEST! The on-off deal for Charlie Adam is apparently on again, according to reports from Sky Sports. Oh just say yes, Holloway, and let the lad leave!
(21.54 UK time)- LATEST! Sky pundit Tony Cascarino, who is a former Chelsea player, cannot believe that Arsenal have not gone out and bought a strong centre-back in the January transfer window. Your thoughts always welcome.
(21.32 UK time)- Harry Redknapp reckons the imminent arrivals of Fernando Torres and David Luiz at Chelsea immediately make the club title contenders again this season. Watch out Manchester United?
(21.29 UK time)- LATEST! Blackpool chief Karl Oyston tells Sky that Charlie Adam is staying at the club. Adam won't be happy about that.
(21.14 UK time)- DONE DEAL! Sky confirm Daniel Sturridge will join Bolton on loan for the rest of the season.
(21.11 UK time)- LATEST! Fernando Torres being prepared for an interview on Chelsea TV. The Guardian has this little tasty tidbit: "Just heard from a friend of friend who works for Chelsea TV."
Come on, make the announcement!
(21.00 UK time)- LATEST! Hang on, David Luiz will complete his move to Chelsea in Portugal because it'll take too long to fly over from Portugal, according to Sky.
(20.50 UK time)- LATEST! Liverpool have officially signed Luis Suarez. He has put pen to paper on a five and a half year deal and now has a chance to play at the weekend against...well I think you all know.
(20.40 UK time)- LATEST! Chelsea's head of media is in the building (not ours but Stamford Bridge). Expect some official announcements shortly.
(20.37 UK time)- LATEST! Some Scottish football news. Sky reports that Rangers are in talks with Blackburn Rovers player El Hadji Diouf.
Speaking of Blackburn, the club have confirmed (DONE DEAL!) the signing of Argentine midfielder Mauro Formica.
(20.33 UK time)- LATEST! Sky claims Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge has joined Bolton on loan for the rest of the season. The club also confirm Johan Elmander - touted as a Newcastle replacement for Andy Carroll - is staying.
(20.30 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Newcastle have confirmed Stephen Ireland's loan switch from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.
(20.26 UK time) - As Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll prepare for big-money moves to Chelsea and Liverpool respectively, here is a list of the most expensive transfers in football history:
1 Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United to Real Madrid, 2009, £80million
2 Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Inter Milan to Barcelona, 2009, £56.5million
3 Kaka - AC Milan to Real Madrid, 2009, £56million
4 Zinedine Zidane - Juventus to Real Madrid, 2001, £46.5million
5 Luis Figo - Barcelona to Real Madrid, 2000, £37million
6 Hernan Crespo - Parma to Lazio, 2000, £35.5million
7 David Villa - Valencia to Barcelona, 2010, £34million
8 Gianluigi Buffon - Parma to Juventus, 2001, £32.6million
9 Robinho - Real Madrid to Manchester City, 2008, £32.5million
10 Christian Vieri - Lazio to Inter Milan, 1999, £32million
(20.16 UK time) - LATEST! Sky understand Newcastle United have set their sights on Johan Elmander as the man to replace Liverpool bound striker Andy Carroll.
What do you Newcastle fans think? He's had a good season so far.
(20.12 UK time) - Chelsea fans, this is what you're getting!
Fernando Torres Factfile
1984: March 20 - born in Madrid.
1995: Plays first youth match for Atletico Madrid.
1999: Signs first professional contract with Atletico.
2001: Becomes Atletico's youngest player with first-team debut against Leganes and is the top goalscorer as Spain win the Under-16 European Championship.
2002: Scores in the final and finishes top goalscorer as Spain win the Under-19 European Championship.
2003: Makes senior debut for Spain against Portugal.
2004: Features for Spain at Euro 2004.
2006: Scores three goals in World Cup finals in Germany.
2007: July 4 - Arrives in Liverpool and signs a six-year contract after completing a £20million transfer.
August 19 - Scores first goal for Reds in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Anfield.
2008: March 3 - Fires a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over West Ham - his third treble in his debut season with Liverpool.
April 30 - His equaliser takes Champions League semi-final against Chelsea to extra-time at Stamford Bridge, but the Blues prevail in the additional period.
May - Ends first season with 33 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions for the Reds.
June 29 - Scores the only goal as Spain beat Germany 1-0 in Vienna to be crowned champions of Europe.
November - Confirms he would like to return to Atletico one day to "finish some things that are left to do".
December - Short-listed for the FIFA World Player of the Year award, which is won by then Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
2009: May - Torres fires 17 goals in 38 appearances for Liverpool, who finish second in the Premier League behind Manchester United. His tally comes despite being affected on no less than three occasions by hamstring problems.
August 14 - Liverpool confirm Torres has signed a contract extension until 2013, with an option for a further year.
December 9 - Groin problem sidelines him for over a month before he returns in a home Champions League defeat to Fiorentina.
December 22 - Admits Liverpool "don't have money to bring in the best players".
2010: February 21 - Returns as a substitute against Manchester City after a lay-off following a knee operation.
March 13 - Torres admits in an interview with Spanish newspaper AS that he will have to consider his Liverpool future if the club fail to make significant signings in the summer.
April 11 - Forced to see a specialist over continued problems with a knee injury.
April 18 - Ruled out for the rest of the season after it was confirmed he would require further knee surgery. His club statistics for the season are still impressive, with 22 goals in 32 games, including 18 in 22 league appearances.
July 11 - Collects a World Cup winner's medal with Spain after their 1-0 victory over Holland, but after fighting hard to claim a place in the squad he pulls up with an adductor problem in the final in Johannesburg, having come on as an 89th-minute substitute.
August 3 - Commits his future to Liverpool after speculation he would look to move on. He said: "My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed. I am looking forward to the challenge ahead."
2011: January 28 - Liverpool reject bid for Torres from Chelsea. The club later reveal they have rejected a transfer request from the striker.
January 31 - Torres given permission to speak to Chelsea after clubs agree fee.
(20.06 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Sky reports that Stephen Ireland has somehow completed his loan move from Aston Villa to Newcastle despite intial reports suggesting he had failed his medical.
(20.00 UK time) - LATEST! Reports are coming out that Kenny Dalglish has left Liverpool's training ground. A sign perhaps that he's content that Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez will be his only major signings in January? No Charlie Adam bid it looks like.
Carroll is wrapping up his medical.
(19.47 UK time) - In case you missed our earlier reports. Liverpool have agreed to sell Fernando Torres to Chelsea.
Here's an official statement: "Liverpool Football Club tonight confirmed they have agreed a fee with Chelsea for the sale of Fernando Torres.
"The player has now been given permission to speak to the London club."
(19.38 UK time) - LATEST! Some Spanish news from The Guardian. Villarreal say Giuseppe Rossi is not going anywhere. The ex-Manchester United striker is a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
(19.38 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Levante have announced the signing of Jefferson Montero from Villarreal until the end of the season.
(19.23 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports have confirmed from a Liverpool spokesperson that Fernando Torres has been given permission to undergo a medical at Chelsea. They've agreed a fee but it still is unclear how much. Should be around £50million.
(19.22 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Sky reports that USA International Michael Bradley has completed his loan switch to Aston Villa from Borussia Monchengladbach.
(19.21 UK time)- Still no news from White Hart Lane but something's cooking. Earlier Harry Redknapp told reporters he was going to go home after training - that was hours ago - because he doesn't plan to sign anyone.
Well, he's still at the club and you just can't rule him pulling off another gem of a signing!
(19.12 UK time) - LATEST! Sky reports that Benfica's David Luiz will touch down in London in two hours time. By plane not helicopter...
(19.09 UK time) - Been speaking to a few Newcastle fans. They're absolutely gutted about Andy Carroll leaving. Words used included "Why am I supporting this club?" and "I thought he loved the club?" were just some of the language used.
Andy Carroll is undergoing a medical at Liverpool right now.
(19.04 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports News says the David Luiz deal will involve Chelsea's Nemanja Matic going the other way to Benfica.
(18.58 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports News' reports that Andy Carroll has caused quite a stir outside Liverpool's Melwood training ground as he arrived for his medical.
(18.55 UK time) - In case you missed it. New Liverpool signing Luis Suarez will wear the famous number seven shirt. Also, Liverpool's Fernando Torres deal to Chelsea is pending a medical after the clubs agreed a £50million fee.
(18.51 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Hungary midfielder Balazs Dzsudzsak has signed an extension to his contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2015. His contract was due to expire in the summer of 2013.
(18.50 UK time) - LATEST! Blackburn in the news again. This time Sky reckons they've signed a 19yr old Ruben Rochina from Barcelona. Deal through until 2015.
(18.48 UK time) - LATEST! Skysports.com understands Liverpool also made a £20million approach for Manchester City's Micah Richards but it was rejected.
(18.46 UK time) - LATEST! Passions are running high at Anfield. Liverpool supporters filmed buring Fernando Torres's replica shirts!
(18.44 UK time) - LATEST! Fernando Torres is on a helicopter on his way to Chelsea now and David Luiz is on a plane from Portugal to London...really!
(18.34 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports have unconfirmed reports that Chelsea have signed David Luiz for £21 million pending personal terms and a medical. He's on a plane right now!
(18.30 UK time) - DONE DEALS! Now for some Serie A news. Juventus hitman Amauri has joined Serie A rivals Parma on a season-long loan, according to reports.
In the meantime, the Turin club brought in Cagliari's Alessandro Matri on loan as well.
Cesena's Yuto Nagatomo is reportedly joining Inter Milan. The Japanese full-back just won the 2011 Asian Cup with the Blue Samurais and was a star performer at the showpiece event.
(18.18 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports' Guillem Balague says on Twitter that the deal to take Fernando Torres to Chelsea is done pending his medical. The fee is reported to be £50million.
(18.06 UK time) - DONE DEAL! - Now for some news outside of Liverpool. Jason Roberts has penned a new contract at Blackburn, the club have confirmed. He has agreed an extension at Ewood Park until the summer of 2012.
(18.00 UK time) - Fernando Torres joined Liverpool for a fee believed to be around £20million just a few seasons ago. Is Andy Carroll worth a Torres and a half? It's no wonder clubs complain about hyper-inflation in football these days.
(17.39 UK time) - LATEST! - Rio Ferdinand reckons Andy Carroll is a good player but overpriced at £35million. He tweeted: "David villa cost 34m tweeps....integral member of successful spain team and played regular CL...UK market is crazy right now!"
Rio, he hasn't joined 'the enemy' yet! A bit early to be sticking it to him eh?
(17.34 UK time) - In case you missed it Liverpool earlier confirmed that Newcastle United had accepted a club record offer for the transfer of Andy Carroll.
A statement on their website read: "The club have been given permission by Newcastle to discuss personal terms with the player, who will now travel to Liverpool for a medical."
(17.30 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports reports that a car has arrived to pick up Charlie Adam to take him to Liverpool. Meanwhile, the broadcaster has also quashed any speculation Manchester United will stand in Liverpool's way for Adam.
(17.19 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports reports that Newcastle United have "reluctantly accepted a written transfer request" from Andy Carroll!!
UPDATE: Liverpool FC confirmed that Newcastle United have accepted a club record offer of £35million for the transfer of Andy Carroll.
(17.11 UK time) - LATEST! The Blackpool chairman has ruled out Charlie Adam moving to Liverpool - Sky Sports: "we've spoken to them but they seem unwilling to part with some of the £50 million they'll get for Torres".
(17.09 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports suggest Andy Carroll could earn £80k a week at Liverpool....£50k more than he is on at Newcastle. Drinks on you then, Andy?
(17.06 UK time) - A bit of gossip from The Guardian: "Sevilla have told me there's nothing doing on Fabiano. Because, they say, Spurs are going for Forlan". Harry Redknapp, you sly old dog.
(17.01 UK time) - No news on Charlie Adam joining Manchester United or Liverpool yet. Last we heard, the Blackpool chairman hasn't returned the phone calls of several interested parties. Their manager Ian Holloway is starting to show signs of bending though.
(16.39 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports has confirmed from Newcastle United that a second improved bid by Liverpool for Andy Carroll has been rejected.
Madness - that means if he moves it will be at a cost of over £35million. Where are they getting the cash from? Does this mean Liverpool have agreed a fee for Fernando Torres? We'll kep you updated.
(16.38 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Wolfsburg are on the verge of signing Stoke City's Tuncay after agreeing personal terms.
(16.37 UK time) - LATEST! Leicester are lining up shrewd moves for Man City's Shay Given and Newcastle's Sol Campbell, according to the Sun.
(16.30 UK time) - LATEST! The Times is reporting that Stephen Ireland's proposed loan move to Newcastle is off after he failed a medical - what made him think he would pass it??
(16.24 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Hull City have completed the signing of striker Cameron Stewart from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, the club have confirmed. United have also agreed to let Tom Cleverley remain at Wigan for the rest of the season.
(16.15 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Obafemi Martins has passed his medical and signed a six month loan deal at Birmingham City. Seems like an excellent signing.
(16.13 UK time) - Harry Redknapp tells reporters he's going home - "not going to stay here till 11 pretending something is about happen". But, remember Rafael van der Vaart? Redknapp snuck him through with seconds to spare in the last transfer window.
(16.05 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Serie A side Cagliari have signed Uruguayan midfielder Pablo Ceppelini from Penarol Montevideo, according to Sky Sports.
(16.01 UK time) - LATEST! Manchester City want to sign Birmingham City's Sebastian Larsson as a replacement for the injured Adam Johnson. Shaun Wright Phillips will be allowed to join Fulham if the Larsson deal goes through.
(15.42 UK time) - LATEST! Unconfirmed reports from Sky Sports say Andy Carroll is travelling to Liverpool - it looks as if there is some substance to reports suggesting Newcastle agreed a £35million fee (see below). The next Peter Beardsley? Liverpool fans will hope so!
(15.30 UK time) - LATEST! Gerard Houllier says Ashley Young is not for SALE while Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish won't comment on Young speculation. We've seen this sort of thing before. Hmm..Guess Young is going to Liverpool.
(15.06 UK time) - LATEST! Several reports have emerged that Liverpool have agreed a £35million fee with Newcastle for Andy Carroll. Money talks and owner Mike Ashley is now listening. That's more than Aston Villa paid for Darren Bent though - overpriced eh?
(15.02 UK time) - LATEST! Andy Reid has joined Blackpool until the end of the season which could open the door for manager Ian Holloway to finally let Charlie Adam join Liverpool or Manchester United. UPDATED - Ian Holloway says there are a few more transfers he's working on (two more at least). What does it all mean for Adam's future? Interesting...
(14.50 UK time) - LATEST! Rumours still swirling around about Fernando Torres' whereabouts (see Guillem Balague tweet below) and now the Daily Mirror is reporting that the Spaniard has been given permission to attend a medical at Chelsea. Standby folks!
(14.33 UK time) - LATEST! It looks like Fernando Torres is not on his way to Chelsea's training ground. According to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague on his Twitter account: "Torres is not flying to London just yet. Still in Liverpool. Still negotiating... no deal yet."
(14.27 UK time) - DONE DEAL! AC Milan have signed veteran defender Nicola Legrottaglie from Juventus, the Serie A leaders confirmed.
(14.06 UK time) - LATEST! Sky Sports News is reporting that Fernando Torres is to arrive at Chelsea's training ground within the hour. Chelsea fans rejoice!
(13.39 UK time) - LATEST! However, Tottenham are definitely in the market for a new striker. Confirmation from Sky Sports News Radio's Andy May that Spurs have indeed made a bid for Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan. Still no word on the size of the offer though.
(13.30 UK time) - LATEST! Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has dashed any Tottenham hopes of a deal by signing a new two and a half year extension, the club have confirmed. He said on their official website: "I'm staying here because I want to."
(12.30 UK time) - LATEST! According to Sky Sports, Fernando Torres has left Liverpool's Melwood training ground by helicopter. We wonder where is he heading to.
(11.20 UK time) - LATEST! Newcastle have rejected a £30million bid from Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll.
(11.12 UK time) - Sky Sports have confirmed that a €30 million bid has been tabled by an unknown English club for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll. Is it Liverpool or Tottenham?
(11.00 UK time) Aston Villa have revealed that there are no bids from Liverpool for Ashley Young and reiterated that the winger is not for sale.
(10.55 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Liverpool defender Daniel Ayala has joined Derby County on loan for the remainder of the season.
(10.50 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie has joined AC Milan on a free deal after reaching agreement on a two-year deal.
(10.40 UK time) - Harry Redknapp has rejected reports that Tottenham have made a club record £38.5million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero.
(10.33 UK time) - DONE DEAL! David Healy has joined Scottish club Rangers from Sunderland.
(10.31 UK time) - The Mirror's correspondent has just revealed that Liverpool have accepted a bid for Fernando Torres. On top of that, Kenny Dalglish did not seem to be in the best of mood at a pre-match press conference when he replied to questions with regards to Torres' transfer. His replied: " If you are here to ask questions about the game against Stoke City, go ahead. If you have questions for anything else, I've a car engine warming up outside this room."
(10.30 UK time) - Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is currently having a medical at Bolton.
(10.21 UK time) - Juventus striker Amauri's agent Ernesto Bronzetti has confirmed that his client rejected a move to join West Bromwich Albion, Fulham and Real Zaragoza.
(10.00 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Liverpool left-back Paul Konchesky has completed a loan move to Nottingham Forest (much to the delight of Liverpool fans we supposed)
(09.30 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Sunderland have confirmed that defender Paulo Da Silva has completed his move to Spanish side Real Zaragoza for an undisclosed fee.
(09.00 UK time) - Following up on our previous report, Turkish midfielder Tuncay Sanli is now in Germany for a medical at Wolfsburg.
(08.43 UK time) - More Torres intrigue. Blackpool have reportedly begun talks with Sunderland over the transfer of midfielder Andy Reid as a replacement for Charlie Adam who is on his way to Liverpool with the money the Anfield outfit will get for Torres. Don't forget - the transfer window slams shut at 23.00 UK time.
(07:57 UK time) - Ex-Manchester United striker Chris Eagles has been linked with a move from Burnley to either Everton or Bolton.
(07.29 UK time) - Talking of Chelsea, our friends at the Daily Mail believe the Blues are set to make a move for 23-year-old Dimitri Payet of St Etienne, who can play on the wing or behind the striker.
(07.05 UK time) - Look away now Liverpool fans - Sky Sports are reporting that Fernando Torres' move to Chelsea is definitely on.
(06.57 UK time) - Arsenal are edging closer to a £10m move for Southampton's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. While one youngster joins the Emirates, another leaves, with forward Gilles Sunu about to leave for L'Orient for a six-month loan spell.
(05.50 UK time) - Reports are emerging linking Spurs with a renewed bid for Everton's Phil Neville. The White Hart Lane club had an offer turned down for the Toffees captain on Saturday.
(05.26 UK time) - Adam Johnson's ankle injury could scupper Shaun Wright-Phillips' hopes of leaving Manchester City, with manager Roberto Mancini scambling to see if a deal for Ashley Young can be reached with Aston Villa.
(05.17 UK time) - Birmingham are hopeful of landing former Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins, who now plays for Rubin Kazan, while boss Alex McLeish has also confirmed Racing Santander have enquired about re-signing Nikola Zigic.
(04.51 UK time) - DONE DEAL! Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara on a season-long loan.
(04.47 UK time) - Stuttgart have played it smart by going in fast and securing the services of Japanese striker, Shinji Okazaki who played a key role for Japan at the 2011 Asian Cup that ended with the Blue Samurais being crowned kings of Asia.
(04.47 UK time) - Tottenham are out and about on the final day of the January transfer window with news filtering through that Atletico Madrid have rejected a €45m bid from Spurs for Argentine forward Sergio Aguero.
(04.46 UK time) - Nicola Legrottaglie is on a flight out to AC Milan to sign a contract that will see the 34-year-old move from Juventus to the current Serie A leaders.
(04.28 UK time) - News reaching our desk - Shay Given is not leaving Manchester City during the transfer window. City gaffer Roberto Mancini is desperate to have adequate cover for Joe Hart. Rumour had it that Given was one of the several thousand players being linked with Tottenham.
(04.19 UK time) - The question on everyone's lips as the January transfer window comes to a close- will Fernando Torres get his wish to leave Liverpool for bluer pastures in the form of suitors Chelsea?
Scroll down the page to see all the major news on Torres to Chelsea, Sergio Aguero to Spurs, Adel Taarabt to Manchester United and a whole host of other transfer news.
Other stories doing the rounds early in the day include Chelsea forward Nicolas Anelka claiming he does not want to move back to Anfield as part of any deal that would bring Torres to Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa meanwhile are trying to sign USA international Michael Bradley on loan from Borussia Monchengladbach while simultaneously loaning out Stephen Ireland to Newcastle. The Geordies are attempting to send striker Xisco back from whence he came - Spain's Deportivo La Coruna.
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