Football Thing’s one-line round-up of today’s news and speculation

Arsenal

Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen from Dutch club Ajax for an undisclosed fee.

Blackburn Rovers

Greek side Olympiakos have agreed a fee with Blackburn Rovers for striker Matt Derbyshire.

Norwich City

Norwich City have signed Hartlepool defender Michael Nelson on a two-year contract.

Bradford City

Bradford City have signed defender Zesh Rehman on a free transfer following his release by Queens Park Rangers.

Wigan Athletic

Fulham are close to signing Wigan Athletic’s midfielder Paul Scharner for £6m.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth full-back Djimi Traore has signed a two-year deal with French side AS Monaco.

Burnley

Burnley have made an official bid for Swansea City’s striker Jason Scotland.

Ian Davies