Football Transfer Rumours - Dec-09-2010

Wigan look set to wrap up £5m deal for highly rated Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez.

Sunderland's Paraguayan defender Paulo Da Silva is wanted by Real Zaragoza and Mexican side Cruz Azul, with a loan move likely.

Wolves are weighing up a January move for Newcastle's unsettled central defender Steven Taylor.

Stoke have been told they must pay Real Zaragoza £6m if they want to turn winger Jermaine Pennant's loan deal into a permanent move at the end of December.

Aston Villa plan to firm up their interest in Keane with a £6m bid.

West Ham have joined the £5m race for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. The Republic of Ireland international has been told he can leave in January.

Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all keen on Glen Johnson, who looks set to quit Anfield in January.

Liverpool are pursuing a cut-price £3m deal for Rennes and France right-back Rod Fanni, which could lead to a Tottenham bid for Glen Johnson.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is set to raid Aston Villa for England winger Ashley Young in a deal worth £15m.