Football Transfer Rumours - Sep-21-2014

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is continuing to monitor the fitness of free agent and former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as he warned current custodian Simon Mignolet to be more aggressive with his performances

Fiorentina and Juventus have expressed an interest in signing Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj, 19, on loan in the new year.

Arsenal and Tottenham are set for a battle in the January transfer window with the north London rivals both weighing up a move for Basel defender Fabian Schar, 22

West Ham are keen on tempting Jermain Defoe back to Upton Park and are ready to compete with QPR for the 31-year-old Toronto FC forward's signature.

Newcastle are interested in signing West Ham striker Andy Carroll during the January transfer window and bringing the 25-year-old back to the club where he started his career

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will have to spend £60m if he is to secure Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, in January.