Football Rumours

Aston Villa have insisted that striker Marlon Harewood is not leaving the club with Watford, Stoke and Crystal Palace among the clubs interested in the former West Ham man.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is close to agreeing a deal for SC Heerenveen striker Alfonso Alves.

Newcastle's proposed ?3m move for Porto defender Marek Cech has been put on hold after the departure of Sam Allardyce.

Reading have told Sunderland to forget their interest in midfielder Stephen Hunt after the Black Cats made an improved ?4.5m offer for the Irishman.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes wants to sign Wigan and Wales midfielder Jason Koumas for ?3.5m.

Fulham have been told they must find ?8m if they are to take striker Marlon King from Watford to Craven Cottage.

Former Tottenham striker Freddie Kanoute has admitted he would love the chance to return to White Hart Lane and team up with former Sevilla boss Juande Ramos.

Tottenham are keen to bring Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing and Daniel Jarque to the club.

Manchester United are preparing a ?12m-offer for long-term target Klaas Jan Huntelaar.

Chelsea have signed Nicolas Anelka for ?15 million, he will have a four and a half year contract.