Football Transfer Rumours - Aug-16-2011

Crystal Palace are on red alert for Anthony Gardner after his Bosman move to Birmingham stalled

Leeds United are giving a trial to former Chelsea striker Mikael Forssell who is a free agent

Blackburn are lining up a bid for Stoke defender Andy Wilkinson

Sven Goran Eriksson has earmarked Barnsley hitman Danny Haynes as his next signing for big-spending Leicester

Newcastle have been told to up their £7m bid for Lyon left-back Aly Cissokho

Galatasaray have confirmed they are in talks to sign out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue.

Mali international striker Modibo Maiga is refusing to play for his club Sochaux in a bid to force through a £7m move to Newcastle.

Hamburg's Dutch winger Eljero Elia has reportedly rejected a move to Juventus and is thought to favour Arsenal or Chelsea

Bolton are to offer Liverpool £4m plus add-ons for striker David Ngog, and are also in talks with Man City over winger Shaun Wright- Phillips

Championship side Leicester are contemplating a £3m move for Everton striker Jermaine Beckford.

Newcastle are thought to be interested in signing Bristol City's Nicky Maynard, with manager Alan Pardew set to offer the Robins £4.5m plus Leon Best.

Manchester United are to make a £14m bid for Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote.

Liverpool will reportedly offer £10m plus midfielder Christian Poulsen in a bid to bring Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross to Anfield.

Chelsea are rumoured to be rivalling Manchester City for the services of Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri.

Following the departure of Robbie Keane, Peter Crouch could also be leaving White Hart Lane with Fulham thought to be interested in signing the England striker.

Spurs target Falcao, Porto's 25-year-old Colombian striker, is thought to favour a move to Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham chiefs have told manager Harry Redknapp his next signing must be a striker, and Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor has again been linked with a loan move to White Hart Lane.

The Gunners may turn their attentions to out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole, according to reports.

Chelsea will offer £30m cash or £27m plus midfielder Yossi Benayoun for Luka Modric.

Chelsea are considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles, but may also table an improved offer for Spurs playmaker Luka Modric.