Gunners in for Reds defender and other red-hot gossip

(06-01-2011) Arsenal have been alerted to Daniel Agger’s frustrations at Liverpool. The Dane has threatened to leave Anfield if he is not given more playing time. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is now believed to be interested in signing the defender. Elsewhere, AC Milan are ready to offer forward Alexandre Pato to Manchester City to convince them to part with striker Mario Balotelli; French midfielder Lassana Diarra has opened the door to a move to Manchester United after telling Real Madrid he wants to leave; new Inter Milan manager Leonardo has made Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez his top summer transfer target; and Birmingham may be thwarted in their attempts to sign Tottenham forward Robbie Keane as Spurs boss Harry Redknapp struggles to persuade Newcastle into parting with striker Andy Carroll.