We round off the week in transfer rumors with the biggest rumor of the week by far. Oh, and Newcastle are still looking for a left back too.

Manchester City to Make January Move for Buffon

Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon is high on Manchester City’s January wish list, and he could be the subject of a 50m offer.

Newcastle Interested in Wolfsburg’s Schafer

Newcastle are searching for a new left back, and along with Blackburn’s Stephen Warnock, the Magpies are interested in new German international Marcel Schafer.

Newcastle In for Riise and Denilson

According to several sources, Joe Kinnear has identified former Liverpool man John Arne Riise and Arsenal’s Denilson as his top two January targets.

Hungarian Winger Drawing Premier League Interest

Hungarian winger Szabolcs Huszti, who plays for German side Hannover 96, is drawing interest from Bolton.

Middlesbrough Or Bolton for Bodde

The Daily Mail says that Boro and Bolton will slug it out for Swansea’s in-form midfielder Ferrie Bodde in January.

Donovan Seals Bayern Loan Deal

The news tidbit was in yesterday’s roundup, but here’s my take on Donovan’s loan move to Bayern Munich.

I’ll be away for the weekend, but I’ll return on Monday with all of the latest transfer headlines.