When the oligarchs come calling, Redknapp goes running. Harry has been wagging his tail furiously about the prospect of adding some Russian roubles to his nest egg but he may have to put his tongue firmly back in his mouth as crafty canines, Fabio Capello, Rafa Benitez, Marcelo Lippi and Pep Guardiola are all infront of Harry in the betting to be Russia's top dog.

It's a dog day afternoon for Andy Carroll as well as dreams of the Milan catwalk look like going unfulfilled. West Ham are now 7/2 favourites to give a kennel to the Liverpool stray.

Over in Milan, if he misses out on RVP, Mancini may well turn his attentions to Zlatan the Great. Man City are 6/4 to sign the swaggering Swede. A partnership with Mario entices greatly.

Opinions differ on Jermain Defoe's destination with QPR between 3/1 and 16/1. Hearing that Jermain likes the blue and white stripes with a regal feel, Reading have joined the race. The Royals are 4/1 to snap up the England bench warming supremo.

Craig Bellamy prefers a furious red to get him riled so will switch to Cardiff now the Bluebirds have had a makeover. The Welsh side are 4/7 to bag Bellers. Joe Allen will get Bellamy's locker key when the pair meet up in Team GB as the Swansea star is being hounded by lovesick ex-manager Brendan Rodgers for a reunion. Liverpool are 6/4 to sign Allen to complete every scousers dream of having Swansea's midfield. We await news of Leon Brittain.