Football Transfer Rumours - Oct-25-2011

Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly both hoping to lure David Silva back to Spain after the Manchester City playmaker's excellent start to the season.

Striker Andy Johnson is being linked with a move away from Fulham, with London rivals QPR ready to snap him up in January.

According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero is set to snub interest from Arsenal and sign for Malaga instead.

Kolo Toure has revealed his interest in leaving Manchester City to join Paris St Germain. The central defender returned from a six-month ban last month following a failed drugs test, but has struggled to reclaim his first-team place.

Bolton defender Gary Cahill has put Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham on alert by criticising his side's current form. The London trio are considering making bids for the England player in January.

Arsenal are contemplating a £12m bid for Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan in the January transfer window.

Inter Milan continue to be linked with Carlos Tevez and reports coming from Italy over the weekend suggest they could offer defender Maicon in exchange for the Manchester City striker.

AC Milan have signalled their intention to bring striker Mario Balotelli back to Italy, after his sparkling two-goal display for Manchester City in their 6-1 win at Manchester United.