Premier League Rumour Mill: Liverpool look to Pompey star Muntari to reignite their title challenge

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But Reds boss Rafa Benitez will only make a move for the former Udinese player if his chances of keeping Javier Mascherano at Anfield go up in smoke.

• The Premier League club-by-club

Muntari has made a swift and impressive start to life in England after starring in Serie A and hit the headlines last weekend with two blistering goals in Pompey's 3-1 victory at Aston Villa.

He was less effective in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham and was replaced before the end but Liverpool believe he is a real prospect and would like to add his services if Argentinian Mascherano does not stay.

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Kop that: Sulley Muntari is a reported target of Liverpool

Lassana Diarra, who only joined Arsenal from Chelsea in the summer, is already looking for a way to leave the Gunners.

He has not been able to break into Arsene Wenger's first-team plans and groaned: "I play more for France that Arsenal, it's incredible."

Leicester are planning a £1.5m swoop for Plymouth star David Norris and Charlton want to extend the loan spell of Manchester City defender Danny Mills.

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has confirmed reports he is looking at South Korea international Song Chong-guk.

The 28-year-old will be a free agent later this month when his contract with K-League club Suwon Samsung Bluewings expires.

"If he is ready, he will have a trial," Sanchez told Seoul daily Sports Khan. "The report that Fulham have offered Song Chung-guk a trial is correct. We have been in contact with his agent and we hope to have a trial next week."

Song can play at right-back or on the right side of midfield and has experience of playing in Europe after three seasons with Feyenoord following a string of impressive performances at the 2002 World Cup.

"We are thinking about signing a full-back during the winter transfer window and Song Chong-guk could fit the bill," added Sanchez. "The faster he has a trial the better, It will be good if he comes to England soon."

Rumour of the day: West Ham want to bring to sign Newcastle's former Spurs defender Stephen Carr back to London.

No chance: Southampton will not be able to avoid selling their best players next month if they want to stay out of administration.