Tottenham are linked with more reinforcements (no central midfielders though), Podolski is linked with a move to England, the Owen to Liverpool and Arshavin to England rumours will never die, and will Beckham find a permanent home in Milan

Spurs Plan Spending Spree

Christmas has come early for Harry Redknapp, who is interested in putting in bids for Inter Milan’s Adriano, Middlesbrough’s skipper Stewart Downing, and Manchester City’s Elano. The price could exceed £25 million.

Analysis: Clearly, Tottenham didn’t spend enough money during the summer. Adriano is talented, but troubled, and I think turning him loose in London could be a disaster waiting to happen. Downing would add to an already crowded midfield, and Elano might struggle for playing time behind Modric.

Podolski Bidding War Heats Up

Lukas Podolski may not be wanted at Bayern Munich, but he has plenty of suitors in England. Both Arsenal and Manchester City,