There have been a number of transfer rumours and club gossip in the media this week. Below is a round up.

Louis Saha looks to be the number 1 choice for a £6 million bid from Lyon to prise him away from Manchester United in the summer.

Sammy Lee the new manager at Bolton leaves no time to waste as he declares his intentions to sign David Nugent a striker from Preston. Roy Keane has also joined in the race to sign the striker on behalf of Sunderland.

Middlesbrough striker Yakubu has taken the interest of Fenerbahce. The Turkish giants look to place a bid for the player.

Richard Wright goalkeeper for Everton has his contract run out in the summer. There is speculation that he could join Ipswitch when his contract expires.

Alan Curbishley has his eye on Danny Shittu. The Watford defender is on West Ham’s summer shopping list sporting a £3 million pricetag for the hammers. As Watford have been relegated and West Ham appear secure Shittu will wish to extend his stay in Premier League football. In addition to the hammers Celtic have also disclosed an interest in the Nigerian defender.

Speculation surrounds newly promoted Sunderland again and they are said to be targeting 2 players from Celtic. Artur Boruc and Thomas Gravesen have both taken the eye of Sunderland’s manager Roy Keane.

Phil Marsh has recently been release by Manchester United. The 20 year old player has interest from Huddersfield and Tranmere for a new contract.

Veteran Andrew Cole is set to be offered a 12-month contract by promotion prospects Birmingham City

Manchester City’s Joey Barton’s career seems to be over after allegedly being involved in a training ground bust up with a team mate. Ousmane Dabo required hospital treatment for a broken nose after the alleged incident. The player has been suspended until the end of the season by City manager Stuart Pearce and so far fine 4 weeks wages totaling £25,000.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has repeatedly stated that his team are not ready for European football. He has now stated that he will play his reserves if they qualify for the UEFA Cup.