Football Transfer Rumours - Dec-20-2012

Marseille striker Loic Remy, 25, has welcomed reported interest from Newcastle United, who are said to be considering a £10m move.

West Ham, Wigan and QPR are all competing to sign Salomon Kalou in January. The 27-year-old Ivory Coast striker left Chelsea in the summer for French side Lille but has been told he can leave next month.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is in talks with Manchester United about signing the Old Trafford club's Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez, 18, on loan.

Villa are lining up a £1m move for Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray, 29. With 20 goals this season, Murray is the Championship's top scorer and his former Eagles manager Dougie Freedman, now Bolton boss, is keen to take him even further north.

Aston Villa are looking to sign Manchester City striker John Guidetti, 20, on loan for the rest of the season but face competition for the Swede from Sunderland.

England striker Andy Carroll, 23, wants to return to Newcastle after being told his Liverpool career is over. The Reds' £35m record signing is on a season-long loan at West Ham but has been told by manager Brendan Rodgers that he can leave in the summer.

Anderlecht's 26-year-old Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia, a target for Liverpool, has been told he can leave the Belgian club if they receive an offer of at least £8.35m.