The latest transfer gossip, news and damned lies…

Matthew Upson to Manchester City
While David Moyes continues to bear hug Joleon Lescott, growling at anyone who comes near him, the Citizens will instead look to the West Ham defender, say The Guardian.

The Spoiler truth-o-meter: Mark Hughes has also reportedly identified Sylvian Distin as a potential replacement for Richard Dunne. He may not have enjoyed the best of form last season, but shouldn’t they just stick with their captain and four-time player of the year?

Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona
The Times believe the Catalan giants have turned their attentions back to the young Spaniard after failing to secure the services of Javier Mascherano. Apparently, an offer of £25m will be offered. Mathematicians will note that this is nowhere near the £40m rumoured to have been offered a few months ago.

The Spoiler truth-o-meter: We are willing to bet a Penguin bar and half a jar of crunhcy peanut butter that Fabregas will stay for another season and then head back to Barca for 2010/11.

Aurelien Capoue to Blackburn
Our French chums at L’Equipe believe Sam Allardyce is closing in on the Nantes midfielder, who will fly in for transfer talks tomorrow.

The Spoiler truth-o-meter: There’s no talk of any fees at the moment, but the 27-year-old left sided player will almost certainly secure a loan move this week.