Robin van Persie is on his way back to Arsenal, and West Ham is close to a Charlton talent. Here is the

Southampton are plotting a 2m bid for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella (The Mirror) - Probability: Medium

Robin van Persie wants to leave Manchester United - for Arsenal (Metro) - Probability: Low

David Moyes could bid £30m for Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana of Southampton (Express) - Probability: Low

Jeremy Mathieu of Valencia is shortlisted as an replacement for Jan Vertonghen, should the Belgian leave Tottenham this summer (Daily Star) - Probability: Medium

Roberto Martinez is hoping to convince Jack Rodwell to return to Everton this summer (The Mirror) - Probability: High

Aston Villa are keen on keeping Ryan Bertrand after his loan move expires this summer (The Mirror) - Probability: High

Manchester United have opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over William Carvalho (The Sun) - Probability: Medium

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song wants to leave Barcelona for a move back to the Premier League (The Sun) - Probability: High

West Ham have joined the hunt for Charlton's Diego Poyet (talkSPORT) - Probability: Medium

Edin Dzeko is a target for Inter Milan this summer (The Mirror) - Probability: High

Basel is targeting Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski as a replacement for Yann Sommer (Givemesport) - Probability: High

Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman is keen on the Swansea job (Daily Star) - Probability: Medium

Marko Marin is eager to leave Chelsea and stay at loan club Sevilla (The Daily Star) - Probability: High

The Spanish midfielder has so far had 23 appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League this season, scored 10 goals and made 12 assists. Joining Chelsea from Valencia in a £23.496.000 transfer, he has so far only won two trophies with the Londoners; the FA Cup and the Champions League. However, as statistics tell the 24-year-old is a great contributor to Chelsea's offensive. Furthermore, the EURO 2012 weighs high on his market value, which only a few would argue lives up to his performances.

Manchester City's David Silva joined the club in 2010 for 25.3m and has been a regular starter ever since. The midfielder has so far appeared in 22 premier League matches for City this season and contributed with two goals and 7 assists. In his time, in Manchester City,  he has won the Premier League and the FA Cup. Impressing, but his current stats does not live up to his market value.

The Dutch was a star in Arsenal and is still a star in Manchester United. Last season he was the topscorer in the Premier League, and since his £27m transfer in the summer, the goals has kept coming in his direction. This season he has made 18 goals in 25 matches including 9 assists. Definately worth his market value!

Sergio Aguero is one of the biggest profiles in Manchester City, or at least he was when joined from Atletico de Madrid in 2011. The 24-year-old striker has a Premier League trophy behind him and 41 goals for City. However, at the moment he has only scored 9 goals in this Premier League season might not just be 39.5m worth.

The Brazilian made a fool of himself, asking for Robin van Persie's shirt in the break, during the match between Arsenal and Manchester United in the weekend.

Andre Santos has been a target for the critics, claiming that he is not good enough for Arsenal. Earlier this year he admitted that he could not rule out a transfer to his former club Fenerbache, but later changed his mind. However, his situation in North London does not seem to be any better after his latest blooper.

During the match between Arsenal and Manchester United, the Brazilian decided to ask Robin van Persie for his shirt. Now, the shirt-swap is a gesture in the world of football but Andre Santos should probably have chosen another occasion to get the shirt of Arsenal fans most hated person at the moment. It does not make it any better that the defender blamed Robin van Persie saying that he was the one asking to swap shirt - Santos did not even give his shirt to the Dutch.

 

Today, Santos has apologise to the club and the fans, an apology that has been accepted by Le Boss and Arsenal. However, the fans will not forget, and several media have today reported that the player is set to leave Arsenal in the January transfer window.

It is not only because of the latest event, that Santos is on his way out. Earlier this year he was banned for driving for 12 months after a 140 mph car chase. This is normally something that Arsene Wenger cannot accept, but he did at the time it happened. Now the patience with the problem child seems to have gone.

The Premier League is starting next weekend. We have waited a long time since the dramatic ending of last season, and this has given Great Dane Football Blog the opportunity to think of what we are looking forward to see this year. 

1. The Battle of Manchester

Once upon a time there were only one winning team in Manchester. However, a bunch of money has brought City in front as the greatest club in town. At least in the last season. It Is going to be interesting to see whether or not the Red Devils will take back the trophy and once again be the best team in Manchester. The question is if passion can beat money?

 2. How is Arsenal going to play this year?

Arsenal started miserable last season – once again some might say. There are a lot of questions about the Gunners at the moment. Is van Persie going to stay? Can they win without the Dutchman? No one knows, but right now it seems that Wenger has lost his golden star either to Manchester United now or after this season. However, the French has made some interesting signings in Podolski, Cazorla and Giroud and rumours says that one or two players might join the club before the season start. This season can be quite interesting for Arsenal. They now have a team combined of routine and talent. It might be new days for Gooners. 

3. A new Tottenham?

André Villas-Boas has taken the steering-wheel of Tottenham after the Spurs surprisingly sacked Harry Redknapp. The Portuguese immediately announced changes in the squad, which he has now begun. Several players have been rumored to have been transfer listed by their new manager while exciting players as Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jan Vertonghen has joined the club. Harry’s work seems to be shattered into pieces by AVB, and a new Tottenham is about to rise. This season will show whether or not it is the right decision! 

4. Laudrup in Swansea

Not many had seen Michael Laudrup as the manager of Swansea. Many Danes where surprised that the legend would sign a contract with an English team, given his background in Spain. However, it seems Laudrup is doing his best to give Swansea the same success as they had under Brendan Rogers. One thing is for sure: The Spanish past has made its way into the Welsh team with the signings of Cuesta and the former Villareal player De Guzman. I’m looking forward to follow Laudrup this season. 

5. Can Newcastle do it even better this       season?

Newcastle had a great run last season, and has managed to keep their profiles so far in the transfer window. However, before the transfer window opened, several players were interested in joining the Toons, but so far they have only signed an Australian talent and Birigimana. Last season’s team was good, but they surprise-effect of Cissé and Demba Ba is gone now. Even so, I think we will see the black and white stripes in the top of the Premier League this year!

Manchester City’s almost has the budget to sign who they want, and they have done so. This has brought a championship to the blues from Manchester and congratulation to the club and their fans. Whether or not ‘buying’ a Premier League title is deserved, is another discussion. That said, Manchester City has shown some amazing football this season, and it has been worth watching.

This may be Robin van Persie’s best season ever, with 30 goals. European clubs are standing ready to sign the Dutch if Arsenal fails to negotiate a new contract. However, van Persie is almost a saint on the level with Thierry Henry, for the Gunners fans, and I am sure Wenger will give him whatever he wants for staying. If not, he will have to build up a new team around a new player.

3.    Managing West Bromwich is enough for FA

He was not the fans favorite, and looks like a panic signing by the FA. Roy Hodgson is the man, signed to bring glory to England in this summer’s EURO 2012. Indeed, he has done a great job in West Bromwich and has surprised everyone by ending the season on the 10th. However, the manager has never won any serious glory, and I doubt he will do it with England. 

Or at least that is what the FA means. John Terry may have said some racist words to Anton Ferdinand, but no one knows for sure. If he is guilty, he needs to be punished no doubt about it. However, FA’s decision to penalty the Chelsea defender, by sacking him as captain for England, before the trial is even started is terrible. Not only is it a direct sign of saying, "you did it!" to Terry, they also lost a great manager. Good job FA (read: sarcasm)

Two signings, £10m spent, 29 goals scored and two men in the top ten of the Premier League top scorer list. That is the cold, hard fact of Newcastle’s signings of Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse. Who will the Magpies sign next? I am waiting, for them to bring the next profile to the Premier League. Come one guys, I know you can!