BPL Transfers Monday

Sulaiman Al Fahim is desperate for David James to stay at Portsmouth as the transfer deadline approaches.

Al Fahim, who has agreed to buy Pompey from Alexandre Gaydamak, was at Fratton Park at the weekend for the defeat to Manchester City when James was ruled out through injury.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has first-choice stopper Heurelho Gomes currently sidelined and is a huge admirer of James, who has seen Glen Johnson, Sylvain Distin, Lassana Diarra, Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch leave Portsmouth recently.

"We don't need to sell players," Al Fahim insisted. "Distin leaving was disappointing for me. We would like David James to stay at the club."

Portsmouth are looking to strengthen before the deadline and could move for Slovakia defender Jan Durica from Lokomotiv Moscow or Algeria midfielder Hadj Aissa from Saudi Arabia side Al-Ittifaq.

Al Fahim has previously suggested he would move for Amr Zaki from Zamalek, although the Egyptian side want the former Wigan striker to stay with them until at least January.

Tottenham boss Redknapp needs a left-sided player following injury to Luka Modric, with Manchester City's Martin Petrov a possibility, or Portsmouth's Niko Kranjcar.

Redknapp was in the market for a defensive midfielder earlier in the summer when he looked at Patrick Vieira, although he is also a fan of Sulley Muntari after working with him at Portsmouth.

Petrov is among the players at City who are allowed to leave, with Richard Dunne expected to join Aston Villa and Benjani Mwaruwari linked with Hull. Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, however, has ruled out the possibility of City's Robinho joining the Spanish giants.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to push through a move for Hull defender Michael Turner.

It is understood the Black Cats have been given permission to speak to the 25-year-old after tabling an offer which could eventually rise to around £12million. Wigan's Maynor Figueroa is also thought to be on Bruce's list.

Turner's arrival could mean Danny Collins moving. He has held talks with Stoke but is also being chased by Wolves boss Mick McCarthy, who has signed Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade.

Meanwhile, Sunderland are still awaiting developments on Ipswich boss Roy Keane's swoop for midfield duo Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards. The clubs have agreed fees, but the transfer is being held up by personal terms.

Hull striker Daniel Cousin could be on his way to Barclays Premier League rivals Burnley after claims an approach for a loan deal has been made.

West Ham are aware of interest from Fiorentina for Matthew Upson but would only sell for a suitable offer or to a Champions League team.

They are waiting for bids from Aston Villa or Everton for James Collins, with a transfer helping them sign another striker. Bordeaux forward Marouane Chamakh is still a possibility.

Andrea Dossena is likely to stay put at Liverpool, according to his agent Roberto La Florio.

The Italian full-back has been linked with a move back to Serie A this summer, with Napoli and Juventus reportedly showing an interest.

Stoke have also been linked with Uruguay international Diego Arismendi.

In Scotland, Massimo Donati has left Celtic and signed for Serie A side Bari.