Arsenal have been cleared to sign Espanyol's Hector Moreno, 27, despite Tottenham's reported interest, with the defender ready to accept a move to the Emirates.

Tottenham, Hull City and Manchester United are considering joining the race for Espanyol's 26 year-old defender Hector Moreno

Swansea and Cardiff could both be disappointed in their attempts to sign Espanyol's Mexico international defender Hector Moreno with Russian side Rubin Kazan bidding £6m for the 25-year-old.

Cardiff are ready to rival neighbours Swansea with a bid for Espanyol defender Hector Moreno, 25.