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Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is weighing up a January move for Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi. O'Neill is eager to add to his squad in the transfer window to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle and £5million-rated Obi is on his radar. The 21-year-old has featured in just one Serie A match all season as injuries have blighted his campaign but sources in Italy claim O'Neill is ready to gamble on him.

Tottenham   goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini will join LA Galaxy on a free transfer in January, both clubs have confirmed. The 39-year-old Italian arrived at White Hart Lane in January 2009, but made just 37 appearances in all competitions over three years for Spurs.

Demba Ba's agents expect talks with Chelsea to resume his week after a hitch in his move to Stamford Bridge. The Newcastle striker, who has already hit 13 goals this season, is wanted by the Blues but talks broke down yesterday over wages. Chelsea have offered Ba £70,000-a-week but his representatives see the amount as not much more than the money he is currently on at St James’ Park.

Manchester United   are ready to make an opening bid for   Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha this week. The   Mirror   says Zaha sees it as a straight choice between   Arsenal   and United and he does not want to go anywhere else. Sir Alex Ferguson  will launch an £8million bid for Zaha this week. Manchester United   boss Ferguson and   Arsenal   will go head-to-head in January after Zaha admitted publicly he wants to move to the Premier League.

Arsenal   have tabled a bid for   Atletico Madrid   striker   Adrian Lopez   . The Londoners have submitted a formal offer of around £10 million, which is lower than the £14.7m release clause in the forward's contract.

Arsenal have tabled a bid for a Spain international. Details to come 

Newcastle striker, Demba Ba’s move to Chelsea has reportedly fallen apart. According to  sources, “Demba Ba’s representatives do not expect him to join Chelsea after unproductive meeting & will now begin talks with other clubs.” It now appears the Senegalese will move to Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger admitting he was impressed by the player in their 7-3 victory over the weekend. Ba’s release clause is £7.5 million and he is reported to be demanding £80,000 per week.

Manchester City   are still confident of retaining their Premier League crown despite falling seven points behind   Manchester United , according to striker   Edin Dzeko . Defeat against Sunderland coupled with United triumphing over Newcastle in a seven-goal thriller saw City lose ground on their bitter rivals at the summit on Boxing Day.