Transfer News - Chelsea want Rodwell and Van der Vaart; Liverpool chase Parker and Ruiz

18 August 2010 09:28
Chelsea look set to move for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell after boss Carlo Ancelotti singled him out for praise. (Daily Mail)

The Blues are also interested in out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart. (caughtoffside.com)

- Transfer Centre / World Football News

Liverpool will use Dutch winger Ryan Babel as part of a deal to sign FC  Twente's Costa Rican striker Bryan Ruiz. (caughtoffside.com)

Reds manager Roy Hodgson is also keen on West Ham midfielder Scott Parker, with a bid likely to be made this week. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham left-back Paul Konchesky could also be on his way to Anfield for £3m. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United will attempt to sign CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev as a long-term replacement for Edwin Van der Sar. (caughtoffside.com)

Everton hope to seal a £4m deal to sign Sporting Lisbon's Russian winger Marat Ismailov. (Various)

But one man on his way out of Goodison Park is James Vaughan, with Blackpool set to sign the striker on loan. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham will sign Eidur Gudjohnsen from French club Monaco this week. (talkSPORT)

Tottenham hope to sign French striker Loic Remy and PSG midfielder Stephane Sessegnon if they qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. (imscouting.com and Daily Mail)

Source: DSG