Football Transfer Rumours - Nov-03-2009

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton is lining up a £4m bid to make Sheffield United defender Matt Kilgallon his first signing since taking over on a permanent basis at St James' Park

Bolton manager Gary Megson is plotting a £5m double raid on Bristol City for striker Nicky Maynard and midfielder Marvin Elliot

Portsmouth are hoping to re-sign former striker Benjani from Manchester City and midfielder Gary O'Neill from Middlesbrough once their cash crisis eases in January.

Sunderland look set to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson, whose contract expires next summer, for £3m in January.

Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko could be set for a shock return to the Premier League with Birmingham. Ambitious new Blues owner Carson Yeung wants to sign the 33-year-old from Dynamo Kiev in January.

Chelsea target Angel di Maria, the 21-year-old Benfica winger, has admitted he could be tempted by a move to England.

City boss Mark Hughes is keen to sign Inter Milan full-back Maicon but, if he fails, will turn his attention to Osasuna right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

Manchester City are ready to make a move for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure in January.