Football Transfer Rumours - Dec-20-2010

Aston Villa are keen on Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton

West Brom are set to make a January offer for Celtic striker Georgios Samaras.

Bayern Munich are lining up a £9m offer for Everton defender Leighton Baines.

Birmingham will bid £6m to pinch Tottenham forward Robbie Keane from under the noses of neighbours Aston Villa.

Nottingham Forest are keen to keep Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey on loan as he continues his recovery from long-term injury.

Blackburn want to start their rebuilding process by signing Blackpool's Scottish midfielder Charlie Adam.

West Ham are lining up a January swoop for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is set to offer Newcastle £20m for striker Andy Carroll and could use forward Peter Crouch as part of the deal.