Football Transfer Rumours - Jun-18-2012

Mohamed Diame is closing in on a move to West Ham after passing his cardiac medical

Newly-promoted French side Bastia are interested in Arsenal defender Sebastien Squillaci

Real Madrid will make a £30m move for Manchester City midfielder David Silva

Swansea want to buy Sweden striker Markus Rosenberg, 29, who is a free agent after five years at Werder Bremen.

The agent of Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen, 25, insists the player's move to Tottenham is still set to go ahead despite the sacking of manager Harry Redknapp.

Liverpool are interested in versatile Schalke and Germany defender Benedikt Howedes, 24, and are readying an offer as manager Brendan Rodgers is concerned about his options in the centre of defence.

Paul Lambert is being urged to sign French left-back Massadio Haidara from AS Nancy - a target for previous boss Alex McLeish.

Free agent Andy Johnson is in talks with QPR about a deal that will see him link up again with old boss Mark Hughes.

West Ham are looking for a cut-price deal with a 'buy-back clause' for Joselu, the 22-year-old Real Madrid striker who has caught Wenger's eye.

Barcelona are interested in making a move for Modric's team-mate for club and country, 26-year-old defender Vedran Corluka.

Luka Modric is close to moving to Spain, with Real Madrid desperate to sign the 26-year-old Tottenham midfielder.

France and Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, 21, admits he is interested in a move to Arsenal as Gunners manager Arsene Wenger looks to do business early in the transfer window.