Football writer Stuart Baillie has a look at the day’s hottest Premier League transfer rumours.

Football writer Stuart Baillie has a look at the day’s hottest Premier League transfer rumours.

Chelsea are set to test Newcastle’s resistance with an �18 million offer for tricky winger Hatem Ben Arfa. The France international is hot property following a terrific season on Tyneside and the Magpies may hold out for more than �26 million. (Times)

Arsenal are keen to sign Euro 2012 sensation Alan Dzagoev, who is valued at �13 million by CSKA Moscow. The 21-year-old Russian, who has set the tournament alight with three goals in just two games, is out of contract in December. (Daily Star)

Manchester and Chelsea are in a three-way battle with Juventus for the signing of Napoli star Edison Cavani. The Serie A champions will offer cash “as well as one or possibly two players” as they look to outbid the Premier League pair. (talkSPORT)

Liverpool have been quoted �7 million for Barcelona youngster Cristian Tello. The 20-year-old Spain youth international only has only year left on his contract at Camp Nou. (Daily Mail).

Liverpool are in talks with Juventus about the possibility of signing �6 million rated Serbia international Milos Krasic. West Ham are also interested but would prefer a loan deal for the 27-year-old wideman (Daily Mirror)

Stoke are ready to battle West Ham for the signature of Wolves winger Matt Jarvis. The Hammers have already bid �4 million but it is believed the Midlands club are demanding more than half that amount. (Sun)

Aston Villa are plotting a �2.5 million bid for Nottingham Forest full back Chris Gunter. The Wales international, 22, will be keen to reignite his Premier League career after an unfruitful spell with Spurs. (Daily Star)

West Brom are baulking at the �5 million price tag Birmingham have slapped on keeper Ben Foster. The stance has already scared off QPR and has left the Baggies considering their options about pursuing a deal for last season’s loan star. (Daily Mirror)

QPR manager Mark Hughes is lining up a move for striker Andy Johnson. The 31-year-old is a free agent having left Fulham, where he worked with Hughes in the 2010-2011 season. (Sun)

West Ham are being linked with a cut-price deal for Blackburn striker Yakubu. The Nigerian, 29, has a clause in his contract which allows him to leave for just �1 million. (Sun)