Liverpool are reportedly ready to replace goalkeeper Pepe Reina in January.

Philippe Mexes, who was linked with Arsenal and Manchester United during the summer transfer window, insists he did not want to leave AC Milan.

Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has revealed Arsenal wanted to sign him this summer, but insists he was set on a move to AC Milan.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has conceded defeat in his efforts to bring Liverpool striker Andy Carroll back to Tyneside.

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has been backed to join AC Milan before Friday's transfer deadline.

Liverpool and AC Milan have reportedly opened talks over a deal for Andy Carroll.

AC Milan defender Philippe Mexes, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days, is reportedly a target for Manchester United.

Monday's round up of the top transfer stories from the past 24 hours...

AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer defender Philippe Mexes to Arsenal as part of a swap deal for striker Nicklas Bendtner.

AC Milan and Liverpool have reportedly joined Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Nuri Sahin from Real Madrid.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says his attempts to sign Arsenal captain Robin van Persie have stalled, but insists he is trying to push a deal through.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has reportedly told Juventus that negotiations with Manchester United are at an "advanced stage".

Mathieu Flamini says former Arsenal team-mate Robin van Persie has "a very important decision" to make as he continues to be linked with Manchester United.

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Arsenal captain Robin van Persie.

Internacional insist they have not received any offers for striker Leandro Damiao from Tottenham.

Manchester United on Monday afternoon emerged as odds-on favourites with bookmakers to win the race to sign Arsenal captain Robin van Persie this month.

Manchester City have admitted they are unlikely to sign Arsenal captain Robin van Persie this month.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie is reportedly set to make a dramatic U-turn and stay at the club.

New Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar has urged compatriot Robin van Persie, who is a target for Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus, to snub a move to Italy.

Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that captain Robin van Persie will perform a U-turn and not only stay at the club, but also sign a new contract.

Caen have confirmed Arsenal have launched a bid to sign teenage forward M'Baye Niang, but says there is also interest from other Premier League clubs, as well as Italy.

Fiorentina have announced they have signed Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has reportedly been given until August 7th to decide on a move to Juventus.

Caen forward M'Baye Niang, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, could reportedly be on his way to AC Milan.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie could reportedly snub a move to Juventus because coach Antonio Conte is facing a lengthy ban over match-fixing related allegations.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has already agreed to join Juventus, according to Italian football agent Fabio Parisi.

Manchester City are reportedly lining up a £35million move for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain as a possible alternative to Robin van Persie.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has claimed Robin van Persie would be an "incredible addition" to the Premier League champions' squad.

Juventus are reportedly preparing to launch a £20million bid for Arsenal captain Robin van Persie - and will offer him a £200,000-a-week deal to snub a move to Manchester.