Ryan Giggs is planning to discuss his Manchester United future with Sir Alex Ferguson and is keeping an open mind about playing on for another season.

RYAN GIGGS is the man Welsh chiefs want to replace tragic Gary Speed as national boss.

The FA of Wales will wait until the New Year before making an approach to the Manchester United legend out of respect to Speed and his grieving family.

 He has been playing since the age of six and, in the past 37 years, he has helped set up six teams.

Mr Lee, from Northampton, still plays every week and recently won a Barclays Community Sports Award.

 Sources suggest that Hamburg winger Marcell Jansen could be the next player to become subject to a Sunderland bid after impressing over the first half of the season.

The 26 year-old has featured for both Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich since 2004 before completing his move to Hamburg in 2008.

 Birmingham have slapped a staggering £12million price tag on their in-demand starlet Nathan Redmond.

Mirror Sport this week revealed Premier League leaders Manchester City are keen on a £6m bid for the winger in January.

 Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain could be set for a summer switch to Juventus, according to reports in Italy.

 Spurs have held talks with Giovani dos Santos and his representatives as they try to sell the Mexican In January.

The 22-year-old midfielder was wanted by Sevilla and Udinese but his £9million price tag was too high.

 Gary Cahill will be cleared to join Chelsea in a £7million deal – after helping Bolton out of the bottom three as a farewell present.

England centre-half Cahill is set to be sold by Wanderers, as Mirror Sport revealed, and boss Owen Coyle is giving his blessing to the deal despite a late move by Tottenham.

 Arsenal have been alerted to the prospect of landing Casemiro next month with Sao Paulo reportedly ready to cash in on him - for £10m.

 Arsene Wenger will spend Christmas considering whether to pursue moves for Thierry Henry and Wayne Bridge in the loan market. 

Henry has been training at Arsenal during the MLS close season and is expected to rejoin his New York Red Bulls team-mates -January. Wayne Bridge is not after  sympathy - all he wants is an opportunity to put across his side of the story. This is the former England defender's considered response to Roberto Mancini's criticism after two years largely spent in exile.

Mancini claims the Manchester City defender is motivated by money, pulling in £95,000 a week and spending Saturday afternoons down at the driving range. Golf is his big thing, according to Mancini; swinging clubs is his priority instead of trying to find one to take on his super-sized salary.

 Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar insists he is happy at Schalke despite reported interest from Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson is a long-term admirer of the 28-year-old, who has rediscovered his form at the German side following disappointing spells at Real Madrid and AC Milan

 Spurs’ determination to tie Luka Modric down to a new contract has intensified over fresh fears Manchester United will revive their interest in the midfielder.

The new deal has been on the table since September and, given his apparent reluctance to sign, figures at White Hart Lane are worried the 26-year-old sees his future elsewhere.

 Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he may spend the rest of his career at Barcelona - but his former side Arsenal are the only club he would leave the Nou Camp for.

 Borussia Monchengladbach 3 – Schalke 1 (DFB Pokal, December 21, 2011) Juan Arango curled Gladbach into the lead on 18. Eleven minutes after the break Marco “Rolls” Reus added to his burgeoning reputation with the second. Julian Draxler got Schalke back into it, but Marco Reus confirmed the win after rounding the keeper late on.

Holstein Kiel 2 – Mainz 0 (DFB Pokal, December 21, 2011) Fourth division club Holstein Kiel took the lead after just six minutes when Mainz’s Anthony Ujah headed a corner into his own net, then doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark when Steve Muller fired in at the far post.

Stuttgart 2 – Hamburg 1 (DFB Pokal, December 21, 2011) Cacau got both of Stuttgart’s goals to set up a showdown with Bayern Munich in the next round.

Hertha Berlin 3 – Kaiserslautern 1 (DFB Pokal, December 21, 2011) Hertha hit the front just before the break when Adrian Ramos found the net. Kaiserslautern responded six minutes after the restart with Itay Shechter levelling matters – only for their opponents to go back in front on the hour through Pierre-Michel Lasoggad. After Schechter had wasted a glorious opportunity to make it two apiece, Hertha clinched the win in stoppage time with a goal from Patrick Ebert.

Bochum 1 – Bayern Munich 2 (DFB Pokal, December 20, 2011) Second-tier Bochum broke through Bayern’s backline in the 26th minute as Giovanni Federico converted Aydin’s cross from the right. Arjen Robben was guilty of failing to con the ref with a disgraceful dive in the Bochum area as Munich struggled to find an equaliser. In the 52nd minute Bayern drew level as Toni Kroos feathered a shot into the far post following Gomez’s through-ball. Bayern snatch a late, undeserved win win Arjen Robben converted a Ribery cross following Lahm’s interception.

Nurnberg 0 – Greuther Furth 1 (DFB Pokal, December 20, 2011) Nurnberg fell behind at home to lower league Greuther Furth on the quarter hour when Edgar Prib stooped to head home a corner.

Fortuna Dusseldorf 0 – Borussia Dortmund 0* (Penalties 4-5) (DFB Pokal, December 20, 2011) Dortmund were reduced to ten men following the first half sending-off of Patrick Owomoyela, and were pushed all the way by their hosts, who are top of the second division. Dortmund keeper Roman Weidenfeller denied Thomas Broeker in the shoot-out, and Ivan Perisic went on to score the decisive kick to take the Bundesliga champions through.

Hoffenheim 2 – FC Augsburg 1 (DFB Pokal, December 20, 2011) The two teams went into halftime tied at 1-1, but Hoffenheim’s Vedad Ibisevic chalked up the game-winner just a few minutes into the second half, making Augsburg one of two Bundesliga teams to be eliminated on Tuesday night.

 Inter Milan 4 – Lecce 1 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) After their fine recent form it was somewhat of a surprise when Lecce took the lead on 20 minutes after fine work by Luis Muriel. Giampaolo Pazzini drew Inter level with a near post finish. Diego Milito completed the Inter comeback just after half-time from a fine Ricky Alvarez through ball. Further goals from Esteban Cambiasso (great work from Nagatomo) and Ricky Alvarez (Nagatomo assist again) completed the win.

Bologna 0 – Roma 2 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) Roma went ahead at Bologna on 17, thanks to some clever technique by Rodrgo Taddei. Pablo Osvaldo lashed home Roma’s second.

Napoli 6 – Genoa 1 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) The hosts raced into a three-goal lead inside 25 minutes thanks to an Edinson Cavani brace and a Marek Hamsik strike. Cristobal Jorquera pulled one back for Genoa before Goran Pandev made it 4-1 at the break, and further goals from Walter Gargano and Camilo Zuniga added gloss to the scoreline in the second half.

Novara 2 – Palermo 2 (Serie A, December 21, 2011)

Udinese 0 – Juventus 0 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) Unbeaten Juventus missed the chance to return to the Serie A summit as they were held to a 0-0 draw at title rivals Udinese.

Atalanta 4 – Cesena 1 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) Atalanta ended a run of five league draws with a 4-1 home win over lowly Cesena. Antonio Candreva fired the second-bottom visitors ahead after 11 minutes but it was all the home side thereafter as a Guido Marilungo first-half double sent them on their way. German Denis also scored from the penalty spot before the break before Federico Peluso sealed what was in the end a comfortable, and long overdue, success for the Bergamo club.

Parma 3 – Catania 3 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) Catania slipped down to eighth after their 3-3 draw at Parma. Francesco Modesto put Parma in front in the fifth minute, before Sergio Almiron and Jonathan Biabiany traded quickfire strikes to leave the hosts 2-1 in front. Sergio Floccari extended the lead to two goals, but Francesco Lodi reduced the deficit with a 74th minute penalty and then substitute Andrea Catellani equalised five minutes from time.

Lazio 0 – Chievo 0 (Serie A, December 21, 2011) Lazio stay fourth after being held to a goalless draw.

Cagliari 0 – AC Milan 2 (Serie A, December 20, 2011) Antonio Nocerino’s fabulous season with Milan continued in the fourth minute at Cagliari as the attacking midfielder slid home Robinho’s right sided cross. The Rossoneri collected a crucial second goal on the hour when Zlatan Ibrahimovic burst into the box and steered a shot into the far corner.

 Barcelona 9 – Hospitalet 0 (Agg. 10-0) (Copa del Rey, December 22, 2011) (Alternative highlights.) Barcelona moved 2-up on aggregate when Pedro Rodriguez converted a penalty after 11 minutes. The Catalans doubled their lead with an incisive attack involving Xavi, Cesc and finished by Andres Iniesta, and in the 23rd it was 3-nil after Thiago Alcantara robbed a defender of possession before rounding the keeper to score. Fears of a cricket score began to mount when Cesc crossed for Xavi to claim a fourth in only the 35th. The first half was rounded off with Cristian Tello leading and finishing a solo counter-attack down the left. Hospitalet must have been fearing the worst when Isaac Cuenca netted a sixth two minutes after the break, and it got rapidly worse when Thiago Alcantara scored from the spot in the 54th. It was 8-0 in the 64th whenCristian Tello passed a beauty into the far corner. Isaac Cuenca clocked up a ninth for Barca with nine minutes to go.

Valencia 4 – Cadiz 0 (Agg. 4-0) (Copa del Rey, December 22, 2011) Victor Ruiz headed Valencia in front after five minutes, while Jonas Gonalves doubled the hosts lead midway through the second half to leave Cadiz dead and buried. Five minutes from the break Roberto Soldado continued his wonderful scoring streak heading in number three. Ever Banega started a finished a free-flowing Los Che attack in the 67th to chalk up the fourth.

Athletic Bilbao 1 – Oviedo 0 (Agg. 2-0) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011) Athletic Bilbao eased to victory against Real Oviedo at San Mames thanks to Ander Herrera’s second half strike which saw a repeat of the first leg final score.

Villarreal 0 – Mirandes 2 (Agg. 1-3) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011) Villarreal were stunned 2-0 at El Madrigal by third division Mirandes, with Munoz Pablo Infante stepping off the bench to bag a brace and hand the minnows a shock 3-1 aggregate success.

Rayo Vallecano 4 – Racing Santander 3* (Agg. 6-6) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011) In a seven goal thriller at the Vallecas, Racing Santander advanced into the Last 16 at the expense of Rayo by irtue of the away goal ruling after the sides drew 6-6 over the two legs.

Osasuna 1 – Almeria 1 (Agg. 4-2) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011)

Levante 4 – Deportivo La Coruna 1 (Agg. 4-5) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011) Arouna Kone struck in extra-time as Levante edged out nine-man Deportivo La Coruna 5-4 on aggregate, with a 4-1 win on the night seeing them through.

Granada 2 – Real Sociedad 1 (Agg. 3-5) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011)

Real Betis 2 – Cordoba 1* (Agg. 2-2) (Copa del Rey, December 21, 2011) Despite winning 2-1 on the night Betis fell to Cordoba, which had won the first leg 1-0.

Real Madrid 5 – Ponferradina 1 (Agg. 7-1) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, December 20, 2011) (Alternative highlights) 2-nil from the first leg, Ponferradina must have already known they were beaten even before kick-off but that point was rammed home when Jose Callejon raced through and drilled home a low right-footed shot in the 25th minute. Just before the break Nuri Sahin headed home his first goal for Los Blancos to kill the contest. Teenage centre-half Raphael Varane made it 3-nil after the break when he reacted first to a loose free-kick. Acoran Barrera gave Ponferradina something to cheer about when the midfielder was invited to run at the Real defence – he did – and he produced a sweet left-footed finish in the 52nd. Joselu netted Madrid’s fourth in the 79th to increase the home rout, while Jose Callejon made it five in the 88th.

Sevilla 2 – San Roque 1 (Agg. 3-1) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, December 20, 2011) A Freddie Kanoute penalty put Sevilla 1-up in the first half, and Kanoute doubled the hosts lead with a smart header early in the second period. Antonio Manuel Luna earned San Roque a consolation in the final ten minutes.

Espanyol 4 – Celta Vigo 2 (Agg. 4-2) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, December 20, 2011) On-loan Man City winger Vladimir Weiss curler Espanyol into a half-hour lead over Celta Vigo.

Sporting Gijon 0 – Mallorca 2 (Agg. 1-2) (Copa del Rey last 16 second leg, December 20, 2011) Alejandro Menedez Diez’s own goal levelled the tie before Emilio Nsue’s 70th minute goal sent Mallorca through to the next round.

 Tottenham 1 – Chelsea 1

Manchester City 3 – Stoke 0

Fulham 0 – Manchester United 5 

Aston Villa 1 – Arsenal 2

Wigan 0 – Liverpool 0

Newcastle 2 – West Brom 3

QPR 2 – Sunderland 3

Everton 1 – Swansea 0

Blackburn 1 – Bolton 2

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 The Croatian was part of a lengthy summer transfer battle between the two rivals, which ended with Modric being forced to remain at White Hart Lane against his will by chairman Daniel Levy. 

However, the midfielder seems to have put aside any resentment he was harbouring over his failed move to Stamford Bridge, and has been a key part of Spurs’ storming start to the Premier League season.

 Liverpool will reportedly look to lure Koln attacker Lukas Podolski to Anfield as the Merseyside club looks to beef up their attacking options following the FA ban handed to top scorer Luis Suarez. Andy Carroll has failed to make an impact and with alternative options Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy being more effective out wide there is a very real need for Liverpool to consider making a January more to bring in reinforcements as they look to mount a successful challenge to reclaim a spot in the top four.

 Arsenal do not have a single recognised full-back after Johan Djourou’s groin strain saw him join Gibbs, Andre Santos, Carl Jenkinson and Bacary Sagna on the injury list.

The crisis may see Wenger complete a loan deal for Bridge, whose manager Roberto Mancini has openly expressed his frustration at the defender not moving on already.

 The Gunners were linked with a move for the Colombian forward during the summer, but eventually signed Ju Young Park from Monaco to compete for a spot with Chamakh. 

However, with both strikers disappointing on their rare appearances this season, Arsene Wenger is contemplating turning back to Rodallega, who has found himself out of favour at the Latics in recent weeks.

 Real Madrid star Kaka is considering his future once again in a move that will reignite interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.

The devout Christian is already back in his native Brazil to celebrate Christmas with his family and he will also discuss his future, according to Spanish magazine El Confidencial.

The midfielder has suffered a miserable time at the Bernabeu thanks to injuries and has started just six league games this season under Jose Mourinho.

 Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill is ready to offer £8million for Fulham’s unsettled striker Bobby Zamora - but faces a fight to make him move from London.

O’Neill wants a new target man and thinks the England cap would be perfect for the style he wants to play to turn round the fortunes of the Black Cats.

Zamora can leave Fulham where he has had a stormy relationship with Martin Jol, but the far-travelled forward is settled in the capital.

 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he has no plans to get involved in the January transfer window – unless a long-term target becomes available.

Ferguson is a known admirer of Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder, but was left frustrated when a mega-money move didn’t happen this summer after the two parties couldn’t see eye-to-eye on the players’ wage demands.

 AC Milan are ready to make a cheeky move to take Fernando Torres on loan.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has already insisted the striker is not for sale in January, and a loan deal also seems unlikely.

But Milan will try to convince the Blues otherwise, after struggling to come up with a financial package good enough to land Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez.

The Italian giants will offer to pay Torres’ full wages and structure a permanent £30million-plus option in any deal for next summer.

 Man United have identified Ajax youngster Christian Eriksen as their number one transfer target as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to continue his policy of pursuing youthful talents he believes can form the nucleus of the next generation of Old Trafford talent.

The 19 year old Danish international is already a regular for both club and country and helped his Ajax side to an Eredivisie title last term and has been a virtual ever present at the Amsterdam club ever since his first team debut in January 2010. Eriksen is tied to a long term contract with his Dutch side but Ferguson will look to lure the teenager to the Premier League side in the summer.

 Chelsea are launching a bid to sign Juventus winger Milos Krasic on loan.

The Serbia forward, 27, has fallen out with coach Antonio Conte and has played just six games this season despite being one of their best players last term.

He was a target for Chelsea prior to moving to Italy from CSKA Moscow while the two Manchester giants were also keen.

However, he was reluctant to move to England but now realises he will have to compromise to kickstart his career.

 Aston Villa face a battle with Fiorentina and Fortuna Dusseldorf as they look to clinch the signing of Swiss international Tranquillo Barnetta.

Barnetta was the hero for Switzerland when he netted two goals in the European Championship qualifier against England back in the summer and has been attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe.

 SIR ALEX FERGUSON has joined arch-rivals Liverpool in the battle to sign Xherdan Shaqiri – the man dubbed the new Lionel Messi.  Shaqiri starred for Basel as they dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League earlier this month.

 Chelsea are ready to test Everton's resolve over Jack Rodwell with a move in the January transfer window.

But Toffees boss David Moyes has made it clear he will not even pick up the phone unless the person on the other end is willing to bid in excess of £20million for the exciting England midfielder.

Stamford Bridge boss Andre Villas-Boas is a confirmed admirer of the 20-year-old, and is considering making a move when the window opens in the New Year.

Moyes though, has always been adamant about his selling policy at Everton.

 Chelsea pair Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou are being offered massive-money moves to Russia.

France winger Malouda is wanted by mega-rich Anzhi Makhachkala, who are prepared to pay him a staggering £150,000-per-week salary.

Ivory Coast forward Kalou, whose deal expires at the end of the season, is wanted by both Lokomotiv Moscow and billionaire-backed Anzhi, who would be willing to double his current wages to £120,000-a-week.

It means Chelsea are facing the prospect of a January clear-out among their strikeforce.

 Arsene Wenger is ready to offload Andrey Arshavin - and will listen to offers for him in January.

The Russian playmaker has struggled to hold down a regular place in the side this season and has admitted he is frustrated as he battles to make his country's Euro 2012 squad.

Arsenal will not let Arshavin go unless they find a replacement.

But the fact they are in the market to make big signings in January should spell the end for him in north London.

 Manchester United have admitted Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen is a potential target for the Barclay Premier League champions. 

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is in dire need of reinforcements after a spate of injuries slashed the depth of his squad.

The Denmark international, 19, has a contract at Ajax until 2014 but Spain's domestic and European champions Barcelona are also keen admirers.

 Some players are known for their hammer-blow free-kick techniques but it seems Bayern Munich star Daniel van Buyten will win that competition after achieving such a clean strike that the ball burst

 Edinson Cavani, Mario Gotze and Joa Mutinho are all on the wish list of Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas. He intends to Start bidding for them next summer. 

Recently Out of favour German international, Sami Khadira is wanted by United to solve their midfield crises. United may bid 18 million for him eventhough Real Madrid might no be ready to let him go. 

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to elevate French prospect Paul Pogba into Manchester United’s Premier League plans, after warning the 18 year-old not to allow financial greed to ruin his chances of a career at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's retired Midfielder is been encourage to come out of retirement to help ease their injury crises. Paul Scholes 37 

 Tottenham playmaker Van Der Vaart believes his manager is the right man to lead England in the euro 2012

Spurs Striker Jermian Defoe has threatened to leave if he continues to left out of the starting line up. He thinks the lack of games could affect his chances of getting to go to euro 2012

 Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has said he wants to return to Argentina and play for his former club Independiente when he is 29. 

Liverpool show interest in Tom Huddlestone  as Lucas is out for the rest of the season. Tom Huddlestone has had 4 appearances so far been an outcast ever since the arrival of Scott Parker but for he is injured.

After negotiations broke down with arsenal and Dortmund for Gotze, Sir Alex Ferguson has shown interest but has been told he might have to pay 50 million for the 19 year old. After the injury of Vidic Ferguson of looking to purchase Matts Hummels for about 15 million.

Manchester City might bid 41.6 million pounds for Arsenal skipper and top scorer, Robin van Persie. Although Peter Hillwood is sure he will stay there are reports saying he desires to leave and he will.

 Chelsea are desperate to sign Tiote as Essien is injured. And John Obi Mikel's shockingly bad form lately. They are lacking that solidity that Essien gave and Mikel doesnt have in their midfield. But arsenal have joined the case despite Song, Fringpond and Coquelin's good form lately. If he does sign for Chelsea, him and Romelu will be fighting for the same position. 

The gunners are watching stricker Lucas Pedolski who is very likely to move to Arsenal however if he does come he will have to compete with RVP of play on the wing. If he does come he will be very effective for Arsenal.

Somehow spurs have pulled of a deal for Rasmus Elm against United for 6.5 million, you would have thought the great Manchester wouldnt fail in a transfer battle with Spurs.

 Chelsea are considering making a move for Napoli and  striker Edinson Cavani who is aged 24 and is also a likely target of Manchester City. This may be because of Anelka leaving and Drogba following that path. At this time Chelsea has lost one complete striker and they are set to lose another. This is why they want Cavani to fill the perfect striker void.  

 Serie A leaders Juventus are keen to buy Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia despite having Krasic. But the Red Devils are not interested in selling. He would suit their attacking play he is just as direct as Krasic. 

 Benfica will soon recieve a bid from United for Nicolas Gaitan ( 25 million ). the inform 23 year old seems happy at Benfica.

why Modric should leave spurs  

If you noticed his assist rate has been for a CM/CAM low this season and last season, I know this season hasn't finished. This is because Spurs don't have a  clinical finished. I am not saying Adebayor and Defoe are crap but they will both score 2/10 chances in one game. In my opinion Van Der Vaart is their best finisher but he is a midfielder and of course hasn't got a strikers natrual movement. Also Spurs don't suit him and if he does stay he will go a season  without champions league even though he deserves better . He would be better of with a team with champions league and a much more fluent and passing gameplay.  

Is it really fair on smaller clubs when they develop a young star, he does well and blows across Europe for some big team to come and poach them. What if the smaller clubs keep the youngsters and become a big club through them and have a taste of glory, after all most of the big clubs that poach youngsters are capable of growing their own talent. most of the time the young players cant resist the big clubs, but if they came from a big clubs youth and became global there is less chance if the leaving but if they came from a smaller clubs youth team they would probably leave before they are 21.