United look to see off Madrid for Valencia star

According to today's Daily Telegraph, Newcastle United face competition from Spanish Champs Real Madrid for Valencia skipper David Albelda.

The midfielder was told by Valencia manager Ronald Koeman he could leave the club in January and Newcastle were one of the first names to be mentioned about possibly signing him.

The Magpies could sure do with a quality midfielder and Albelda would be a quality signing by Sam Allardyce but when Real Madrid come knocking very few refuse.

The 30-year old 46 caps for Spain and it is unclear yet wheter or not he will be aloud leave Valencia on a free transfer or not. I would personally love to see Albelda join the Premier League and I think he would be a huge success here.

Spurs, Liverpool and Toffees chase £9 million striker

According to the Daily Telegraph, Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton are all chasing Lazio striker Goran Pandev after the striker admitted he would be interested in moving to either of the trio.

Pandev has impressed immensely in the last two seasons and it seen as one of the greatest Macedonian players ever. The 24-year old joined Lazio from Inter Milan back in 2004 as part of a transfer that saw Dejan Stefanovic join Inter.

Pandev was linked with a move to the Premier League during the summer but nothing ever materialised but is appears as though now he could join either of the trio in January.

It is believed whoever wants to sign him will have to pay as much as £9 million and I think he would be a great asset to either of the sides. I just hope he joins the Premier League but I have a funny feeling Pandev may opt to join Liverpool.