Football Transfer Rumours - Nov-02-2011

Newcastle have joined the race for 20-year-old Argentine forward Facundo Ferreyra, who currently plays for Banfield.

Manchester United target Mehdi Benatia has said: "I have signed a deal with Udinese but I think I will leave at the end of the season."

After acknowledging that Rio Ferdinand is no longer an automatic choice, Sir Alex Ferguson is lining up a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.

Fulham are set for battle it out with Italian side Atalanta as they bid to sign winger Mervan Celik from Swedish team GAIS.

Stoke are to hold talks with 21 year-old VVV Venlo striker Michael Uchebo over a potential move to the Britannia Stadium.

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Inter Milan full-back Cristian Chivu - but face competition from Manchester City, according to Italian reports.

Liverpool are interested in signing Spurs midfielder Tom Huddlestone. The 24 year-old, who is out until December following ankle sugery, has found Luka Modric, Sandro and Scott Parker all in front of him in the first-team pecking order.

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has suffered a setback in his bid for fitness - prompting Arsene Wenger to order a move for Real Madrid's Esteban Granero.