Football Transfer Rumours - Nov-02-2009

Coventry striker Leon Best, whose contract ends next summer, is a target for Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is keen to sign Osasuna's £10m-rated right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has identified Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as the candidate he believes is best qualified to succeed Edwin van der Sar at Old Trafford.

Chelsea will make a £33m bid for Valencia striker David Villa - but the Spain international would prefer a move to Manchester United.