
Steven N'Zonzi has been linked with no less than eight Premier League clubs as the race to sign the Blackburn midfielder begins in earnest.
Manchester City are chasing Giorgio Chiellini and Ezequiel Lavezzi, Newcastle have targeted Nathaniel Clyne, and Reading want Joe Cole.
Sam Allardyce has admitted he is disappointed by the comments allegedly made about him by Blackburn boss Steve Kean, which emerged this week.
Fulham boss Martin Jol is poised to win the £3.5m race for Huddersfield star Jordan Rhodes, while Celtic want Sunderland keeper Craig Gordon.
Steve Kean is due in India for his latest talks with Blackburn owners Venky's with pressure for a managerial change continuing to mount.