Football Rumours

Middlesbrough have reportedly made a ?4.5million bid for Portsmouth's Matthew Taylor.

Blackburn Rovers are thought to be preparing a bid for South African midfielder Lance Davids.

Blackburn are interested in signing Charlton midfielder Amdy Faye.

Russia striker Andrei Arshavin has been linked with a move to Tottenham or Arsenal.

Mansfield boss Billy Dearden insists he will bide his time in the transfer market.

Newcastle are set to turn to ex-Juventus boss Didier Deschamps to solve their managerial crisis.

Port Vale have taken Australian defender Mark Burns on trial while Yeovil boss Russell Slade is hoping to meet with an unnamed player tomorrow.

Millwall have completed the signing of defender Marcus Bignot from QPR on an 18-month contract.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has offered ?1.5m for Crystal Palace defender Lee Hills.
Pompey are also showing an interest in former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman. The 28-year-old is currently at Turkish side Fenerbahce.

Chelsea have agreed terms with Lokomotiv Moscow to sign defender Branislav Ivanovic and are set to complete a deal worth almost ?9m.