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The best football transfer rumours from today's newspapers ..

Despite reports to the contrary from the Middle East, Manchester City boss Mark Hughes insists the Kaka deal could still go ahead. (Press Association, 1005 GMT)

Robinho is unsettled in Manchester after becoming alarmed by City's poor results and he has started to question manager Mark Hughes' methods. (The Guardian)

Chelsea defender John Terry has emerged as another audacious target for City in the January transfer window. (Daily Star)

Manchester United are planning a £14m bid for Wigan midfielder Wilson Palacios after the Latics rejected a £10m offer from Tottenham for the Honduras star. (The Sun)

Chelsea will sell striker Didier Drogba in the summer and are confident of signing Seville's Luis Fabiano to replace him. (Daily Star)

West Ham have rejected a new bid for Wales striker Craig Bellamy from Manchester City and have also turned down the offer of a straight swap for Darren Bent from Tottenham. (The Independent)

Spurs are set to make a £14m offer for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones after their move for Inter Milan forward Adriano was scuppered by the Brazilian's wage demands. (Daily Express)

Celtic's hopes of signing Hungary winger Szabolcs Huszti have been hit after his German club Hannover 96 announced they would be opening talks with him over a new contract. (Daily Record)

Liverpool are set to send scouts to watch St Johnstone's teenage right-back Paul Hanlon. (The Guardian)

Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has urged Celtic to pay the £3m for NK Rijeka midfielder Anas Sharbini because his true market value is £15m. (Scottish Daily Express)

Hearts are set to make an official approach to Motherwell to speak to goal ace Chris Porter in the next 24 hours. (Scottish Daily Express)

Birmingham City are banking on a creative financial package breaking the deadlock in their pursuit of Rangers striker Kris Boyd. The championship club will increase the basic wage on offer to lure the SPL's top scorer away from Glasgow. (Daily Mail)