Football Transfer Rumours - Dec-12-2010

Spurs and Chelsea have joined the race for Manchester City and England defender Joleon Lescott.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is set to make a record-breaking £7m move for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia

German giants Bayern Munich want to take Everton left-back Leighton Baines in the January transfer window

Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady's short spell at Spartak Moscow looks set to be over with the Republic of Ireland international being lined up for a shock move to Aston Villa as Gerard Houllier's first January signing.

Wolves are favourites to land Michael Johnson on loan as the Manchester City midfielder looks to rescue his career after 12 months out with a cruciate ligament injury.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has been given the go-ahead to bid for France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff - less than four months after he joined Lyon for £20m.

Manchester United are planning a £20m transfer window bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.