Football Rumours

Wigan want Motherwell forward Ross McCormack, who has been targeted by Middlesbrough

Rangers boss Walter Smith could move for West Ham's out-of-favour defender Christian Dailly now that Ugo Ehiogu looks set to move to Sheffield United. However, Dailly has already turned down a move back to Scotland for family reasons.

Sunderland want Olivier Kapo from Birmingham but Wigan are also interested in the midfielder.

Portsmouth are set to offload defender Djimi Traore to French side Rennes.

Tottenham's hopes of signing Brazilian striker Fred have been dealt a blow after the club and player failed to agree personal terms.

Spurs boss Juande Ramos signed Russia striker Alexander Kerzhakhov while at Seville and could sign the player - offered to West Ham and Manchester City - again.

Charlton have been told to increase their £1m-plus bid if they want to sign Burnley striker Andy Gray.

Manchester City striker Rolando Bianchi has an escape route out of the club with Espanyol and Lazio possible options.

Neil Lennon is unhappy at Nottingham Forest and Ipswich are vying with Stoke to land the midfielder.

Celtic aim to lure midfielder Mark Noble from West Ham.

Liverpool could raid Spain again as they look at Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta and Javi Martinez, while Gabriel Heinze is still a possible arrival.

Everton are keen on Barcelona striker Santiago Ezquerro.

Villa are also vying to sign defender Nedum Onuoha for £6m from Manchester City.

Aston Villa are eyeing Steaua Bucharest's 6ft 5in Dorin Goian and Tottenham's Pascal Chimbonda in their search for a defender.

Defoe has been at Aston Villa's training ground with a view to sealing a £10m move from Tottenham.