Football Transfer Rumours - Aug-15-2011

Rangers will step up their efforts to take Scotland defender Danny Wilson back on loan from Liverpool following injuries to Kyle Bartley, Lee McCulloch and David Weir and suspensions to Sasa Papac and Steven Whittaker ahead of their Europa League qualifier against Maribor

Celtic have renewed interest in Craig Gordon after the Scotland goalkeeper returned to training with Sunderland following injury

Blackburn's ambitious hopes of landing Raul from Schalke have been boosted by a stand-off between the Spaniard and coach Ralf Rangnick. The 34-year-old striker made a point of not celebrating after scoring against Cologne on Saturday and the Ewood Park club, Malaga and Russian side Anzhi are showing an interest in signing him

Fulham are considering a move for Aston Villa right-back Luke Young. The ex-Charlton and Spurs defender, whose family live in Wimbledon, is keen on a return to the capital.

Newcastle have raised their bid for PSV Eindhoven left-back Erik Peters to £7m in the hope of tying up a deal in time for the Tyne-Wear derby on Saturday. The club sold regular left-back Jose Enrique to Liverpool last week.

Stoke defender Ryan Shotton is a £1m target for Championship sides Burnley and Ipswich, the 22-year-old has only made three league appearances for Stoke although he was a late substitute in Sunday's draw against Chelsea.

Tottenham have accepted a £1.8m bid from LA Galaxy for striker Robbie Keane.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp may try to sign West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie if Peter Crouch leaves.

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Mircea Lucescu has confirmed that Arsenal are in contention to sign their Brazilian playmaker Jadson

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is considering a move for Celtic's Northern Ireland international winger Paddy McCourt after the 27-year-old starred for his country against the Faroe Islands last week

Chelsea could face competition from Manchester City for one of their long-term transfer targets - Santos striker Neymar.