Football Transfer Rumours - Jul-13-2009

Hearts winger Andrew Driver is wanted by FC Twente manager Steve McClaren but the ex-England boss faces competition for the player's signature from Burnley

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is set to switch his sights from Manchester City defender Richard Dunne to Tottenham centre-back Michael Dawson.

Sunderland have made an increased bid of just under £6m for Wigan midfielder Lee Catermole, having had an initial bid of £4m turned down.

Hull are hoping to hijack Ipswich's £3m move for Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy.

Portsmouth are interested in signing Tottenham right-back Pascal Chimbonda and are ready to pay £2.5m for him

Hull have inquired about Cardiff striker Ross McCormack after missing out on Fraizer Campbell, Michael Owen and Marc-Antoine Fortune

Villa may be set to lose defender Zat Knight, with Wolves ready to join Bolton in a battle to sign him.

Aston Villa look set to sign Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing for £12m this week, raising questions over the future of Ashley Young at Villa Park. Striker Young is wanted by Tottenham, but they could lose out to Manchester United or Chelsea.

Manchester United are moving closer to signing 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa from Gremio.

Carlos Tevez will complete a £25m move to Manchester City on Monday. The Argentine striker's move will leave Chelsea disappointed.

Chelsea will hold intensive talks with captain John Terry as they fear the centre-back is ready to quit to join Manchester City

In a cheeky move for the Spanish international, Real have decreased their offer for the player by £3m to £22m

Real Madrid have still not given up in their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, with the coach of the Spanish club Manuel Pellegrini insisting: "We are interested."