Robinho to Chelsea FC? Van Persie to Real Madrid CF? Pogba to Arsenal FC? Monday's transfer round-up

Monday's round up of the top transfer stories from the past 24 hours...

- Chelsea are keen on signing AC Milan striker Robinho or team-mate Alexandre Pato next month, according to The People.

- Real Madrid are ready to battle Manchester City to sign Robin van Persie if the Arsenal captain fails to sign a new contract at the club, according to theSunday Mirror.

- Chelsea's hopes of signing Cheick Tiote have been boosted by the news that Newcastle are lining up a £3million bid for Nice midfielder Kafoumba Coulibaly, according to The People.

- Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has claimed he will not look to sign Luka Modric in January, and has also dismissed reports linking him with moves for Gary Cahill and Alvaro Pereira.

Robinho

- Real Madrid will look to beat Arsenal to the signature of Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila next year, according to The People.

- Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has admitted both his club and rivals Real Madrid are interested in signing Santos striker Neymar.

- FC Koln striker Lukas Podolski insists he has not decided whether to stay at the club or seek a move as he continues to be linked with Arsenal.

- Liverpool are keen on signing Porto midfielder Fernando Reges, who has also been linked with Chelsea, according to the Daily Mail.

- Arsenal are preparing to lure Paul Pogba away from Manchester United, according to Caughtoffside.com.