10am Transfer talk update: Drogba, Cahill, Walcott, Bridge

As transfer speculation hots up, Sports Mole brings you all the latest news from the rumourmill.

This morning's headlines:

Villa plot Drogba swoop Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who has reportedly stalled on contract negotiations with the Blues.

United enter race for Cahill Manchester United are understood to be ready to pounce for Bolton defender Gary Cahill if the England international fails to agree personal terms with Chelsea.

Walcott in contract talks Theo Walcott's representatives are believed to have initiated negotiations with Arsenal over a new deal.

QPR, Wolves linked to Wayne Bridge Queens Park Rangers and Wolverhampton Wanderers are thought to have entered the race to sign Manchester City's Wayne Bridge on a loan deal.

Wolves, QPR lodge bids for Man City defender In-demand defender Nedum Onuoha could be snapped up by Wolverhampton Wanderers or Queens Park Rangers as both clubs are believed to have offered £2.5m bids.

Man City consider De Rossi bid Manchester City will reportedly make an approach for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi if they are successful in offloading a number of players.

Liverpool join Sessegnon race Liverpool are reportedly targeting winger Stephane Sessegnon, who is believed to be unhappy at Sunderland.

Arsenal in for Swansea's Taylor Swansea City left-back Neil Taylor is thought to be of interest to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

QPR make Collins offer Aston Villa have reportedly received a bid in the region of £3m from Queens Park Rangers for James Collins.

Chelsea track Edinson Cavani Napoli striker Edinson Cavani is believed to have been watched by Chelsea scouts on a number of occasions.

Newcastle fail to land French star Newcastle's bid for midfielder Benjamin Corgnet is reportedly turned down by Dijon.

Chelsea begin Azpilicueta talks Chelsea are thought to have entered contract negotiations with Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta.

Arsenal, Spurs battle for Sow Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are reportedly in the chase to capture Lille frontman Moussa Sow.

Newcastle move for Tomkins Newcastle have stepped up their interest in West Ham defender James Tomkins by reportedly offering a £4m bid to the Championship side.

Formica denied loan move Blackburn Rovers have refused a loan switch for striker Mauro Formica to former Argentina club Newell's Old Boys.