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Tuesday December 2

Steven Gerrard is considering retirement at the end of the season due personal concerns over his form and fitness.
Red Bull chiefs will meet Massimo Cellino next week as they step up their bid to seize control of Leeds United from the disgraced italian.
Burnley have offered Danny Ings a new contract but manager Sean Dyche refuses to rule out his star striker leaving in January.
An unnamed Qatari side have bid £9.5m for 23-year-old Trabzonspor striker Abdul Majeed Waris, who is a Manchester United target.

Frank Lampard is in line for a £6million bonus if he extends his loan spell at Manchester City and helps them retain their Premier League title.
Swansea manager Garry Monk has ruled out selling Wilfried Bony in January unless the club receive an "astronomical fee".

Danny Ings is wanted by Newcastle in a cut-price January deal. The in-form Burnley striker is out of contract in June and available for around £3million.
Chelsea are keen to loan out-of-favour winger Mohamed Salah to a Premier League club in January with Sunderland, QPR and Stoke all said to be interested in taking the Egyptian for the rest of the season.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is keen to tie in-form striker Charlie Austin down to a new deal with the club to ward off interest from Tottenham and Liverpool.

High-flying Southampton will make a £7million move for Burnley striker Danny Ings in January.
Chelsea are ready to offer manager Jose Mourinho, 51, a new contract after speculation linking him with the Barcelona job.

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, is seeking assurances he will get first-team football after returning from a loan spell at Real Madrid.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has told skipper Steven Gerrard that he can have a place on the Anfield coaching staff when his career ends.
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart's negotiations over a new deal with the club are set to continue into the new year.

Louis van Gaal is considering a move for Atletico Madrid's experienced £28m-rated defender Diego Godin in January as he seeks to shore up his injury-ravaged defence.
Manchester City will not make a decision about extending Frank Lampard's loan spell from New York City beyond January until after their final Champions League group match against Roma next week.

Arsene Wenger is planning to offload Lukas Podolski and Joel Campbell in January as part of an overhaul at Arsenal.

Dundee have opened talks with manager Paul Hartley over a new contract and also want to extend scoring sensation David Clarkson's deal beyond the end of the season.
Ronny Deila insists Celtic's forgotten man Stefan Scepovic is going nowhere in January and remains adamant the striker has a part to play this season.

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Wednesday December 3

Andre-Pierre Gignac has given Newcastle the green light to sign him after the striker revealed he wants to leave Marseille.
Arsene Wenger has told Thierry Henry a job is waiting for him at Arsenal.
Emile Heskey is training with Bolton Wanderers in a bid to make a shock comeback to English football.

Yohan Cabaye is considering quitting Paris Saint-Germain in the next transfer window, according to his team-mate Javier Pastore.
Roberto Martinez has warned Arsenal that James McCarthy will be at Everton for a "long, long time".
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho is a target for Brazilian clubs Sao Paulo and Corinthians.
Former Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho has revealed how close he came to joining Manchester United, declaring "I was on the brink".

Arsenal are considering a £20m move for German midfielder Christoph Kramer if they fail to land Sami Khedira from Real Madrid.
Thierry Henry has been told there is a job for him at Arsenal.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has fired a hands-off message to Arsenal over in-form James McCarthy.
QPR have rejected the chance to sign Argentina defender Pablo Alvarez, 30, following a trial spell.

Emile Heskey could be set for a return to English football with Bolton Wanderers.
Roma are weighing up a January move for Petr Cech.
Roberto Mancini is keen to take Aleksandar Kolarov to Inter Milan.
Ronald Koeman will ask Southampton's board for January transfer reinforcements to boost his side's chances of staying the Premier League's top-four course.
Boca Juniors want Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo.
Burnley and Celtic are showing interest in Tranmere Rovers midfielder Max Power.
Spanish starlet Suso is happy to stay at Liverpool despite reports linking the attacking midfielder with a move to AC Milan.

Roberto Martinez has told Arsenal their interest in James McCarthy is doomed to failure because he will build Everton's future around the midfielder.
Jose Mourinho has dropped a heavy hint that John Terry is set to be offered a new deal at Chelsea.
Stromgodset have denied rumours claiming that Manchester United have made a bid for Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool target Martin Odegaard.
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah looks set for a January loan move to Sunderland, despite interest from QPR, Everton and Stoke.

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday December 4

Bolton boss Neil Lennon is ready to return to former club Celtic with bids for midfielder Kris Commons and right-back Adam Matthews.
Liverpool have taken the lead in the chase for Norwegian wonder boy Martin Odegaard after the 15-year-old flew into Merseyside for talks.
Frank Lampard will have the blessing of MLS commissioner Don Garber if he elects to extend his loan spell with Manchester City until the end of the season.
Arsenal are ready to test Southampton's resolve with a £15m move for Morgan Schneiderlin as Arsene Wenger looks to shore up his midfield.
Roberto Mancini is planning to boost his Inter Milan squad by returning to the Premier League to try to bring Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, Liverpool midfielder Lucas and Chelsea winger Mo Salah to Italy.
Norwich star Nathan Redmond is set to spurn interest from Stoke City in order to stay with the Championship club for the rest of the season.
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has dismissed talk of a move to Manchester United, saying he is happy with the Italian champions.
Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini may be heading to the Premier League as AC Milan seek to shift the 30-year-old's wages off the books, with QPR, Sunderland and Aston Villa all said to be interested in taking him on loan.
Millwall and Bristol City are both planning January moves for Chesterfield hotshot Eoin Doyle.

Liverpool are making their play to sign 15-year-old Norway starlet Martin Odegaard after he arrived for a tour of the club on Wednesday.
Rickie Lambert wants Steven Gerrard to sign the contract on offer from Liverpool and end his career at the club.
Arturo Vidal has told Manchester United he is happy at Juventus as the January transfer window approaches.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has claimed that Brad Friedel "tried to block" his move to Old Trafford in 2003 - although the Tottenham veteran denies that.

Sevilla are monitoring Juan Mata's situation at Manchester United - with a view to making a January move for him.
Premier League clubs have received a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus.
Manchester United have reassessed their targets for the season after winning four games in a row under Louis van Gaal.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Lucas Silva has taken a step closer to a Real Madrid move after admitting "it would be a dream come true" to sign for the European champions.
Italy striker Giampaolo Pazzini is being offered to Premier League clubs. QPR, Sunderland and Aston Villa are set to be interested.
Rickie Lambert insists Steven Gerrard must stay at the Anfield giants not just for the rest of his playing career but for life.

Terry Butcher could be set for a sensational return to Motherwell - the former England international has been heavily backed over the last 24 hours for a second stint at Fir Park.
Chelsea fans could be set for an early Christmas present this year, with manager Jose Mourinho, captain John Terry and star player Eden Hazard poised to sign new contracts with the club.
Angel Di Maria looks set to stay at Manchester United this summer after PSG identified Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen as their first-choice signing.
Lucas Silva's agent has confirmed interest in his client from the Premier League and La Liga. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are on alert.

Wonderkid Martin Odegaard has been spotted at a Liverpool restaurant sparking speculation that he is on the verge of snubbing a host of Europe's top sides to sign for the Merseysiders.
Paris St Germain are preparing a shock bid for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Palermo striker Paulo Dybala with Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini's long-term Anfield futures in doubt.
Lukas Podolski is set to hold crunch talks with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger later this month.
Arsenal and Liverpool are preparing audacious bids for Paris St Germain striker Edinson Cavani.
QPR midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips, 32, is a target for MLS side New York Red Bulls when his contract expires in the summer.

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday December 5

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal also wants to sign Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.
Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross has warned Arsenal will be walking into a hate-filled bear-pit when they meet at the Britannia Stadium this weekend.

Manchester United are ready to spend another £150million next summer.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has been given the go-ahead to start an overhaul of his squad next month.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has quashed reports that Diego Godin will leave for Manchester United in January.
Alan Pardew fears Moussa Sissoko could be the next Newcastle star to be lured away, with Chelsea and Arsenal keen admirers of the France midfielder.
Norway starlet Martin Odegaard enjoyed a training session with Liverpool's first-team on Thursday as Brendan Rodgers continues to plot a move for the talented 15-year-old.

Manchester United are planning to match last summer's £150m transfer spree to sign elite players who can help them challenge for the Champions League.
Ravel Morrison will be touted about to Premier League strugglers in January by West Ham, once his loan spell at Sky Bet Championship club Cardiff ends.
Liverpool edged a step closer to landing Martin Odegaard after the 15-year-old Norwegian starlet trained with the Anfield side.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says big clubs are certain to be watching his star midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Alan Irvine has held talks with West Brom chief Jeremy Peace, but is not expecting the sack even if 16th-placed Albion suffer a fifth defeat in a row when they visit to fellow strugglers Hull on Saturday.
Nigel Pearson is set to remain in charge of Leicester this weekend despite his astonishing blast at the club's fans.

Eden Hazard is wanted by Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming January window, but Chelsea are ready with a new contract offer.

Colombia striker Jackson Martinez is going nowhere, despite Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham sniffing around the Porto striker.
Arsenal and Manchester United are set to miss out on Cruzeiro's 21-year-old midfielder Luca Silva, who looks set to sign for Real Madrid.
Arsenal are plotting a £15million offer for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin in an effort to keep Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United's paws off the 25-year-old

Manchester United spending could reach £350m in two years, with Roma's Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman and Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels among their top targets.
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Arsenal are ready to make an £8m bid in January for Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will submit evidence of the discrimination he has faced to the Football Association as part of their investigation into his "Super Mario" tweet.
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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday December 6

Hull City manager Steve Bruce wants to cut short Hatem Ben Arfa's season-long loan spell, with the winger having failed to impress during his time at the Yorkshire club.

Joe Hart will be the world's highest-paid keeper when he signs his new five-year Manchester City deal, which is reportedly worth £31m.
Liverpool could sign a replacement for Glen Johnson in January, with top target Martin Montoya's agent insisting that the 23-year-old will "100%" leave Barcelona this winter.

Leicester City have made a bid for in-demand HNK Rijeka striker Andrej Kramaric, also a reported target for Spurs and Chelsea.
Manchester United target Diego Godin is going nowhere, according to his current Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Sami Khedir says he is 'curious' to see where he ends up.

Manchester United are set to sell three unwanted players in January - goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard and midfielders Nani and Anderson - to finance a £200m assault on the transfer market.
Genoa captain and left-back Luca Antonelli, 27, says he's dreaming of a switch to Liverpool.
Arsenal and Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuits for Jackson Martinez, with the Porto striker's agent playing down a Premier League move.

DeAndre Yedlin has been granted a work permit this week and is expected to complete his move to Tottenham in January
Fraser Forster, 26, says that moving to Southampton from Celtic has given him the platform and profile to dislodge Joe Hart as England goalkeeper.
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Manchester United are prepared to spend another £100m next summer with defenders Mats Hummels, Aymeric Laporte and Diego Godin.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham have never considered letting in-form striker Harry Kane leave the club.

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday December 7

The decision has been made at Liverpool that Mario Balotelli is finished as a player and that he will be sold in the summer.
Liverpool are pushing for West Ham's Winston Reid in January - with his contract up at Upton Park in the summer.
The Reds are likely to miss out on Martin Odegaard despite his training stint this week - after Ajax made their move for the 15-year-old
Chelsea have emerged as frontrunners for German international Marco Reus - working hard behind the scenes.
Aston Villa are putting the naming rights for the Holte End up for grabs as they seek to raise funds for boss Paul Lambert.

Joe Hart is set to sign a new four-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester City worth £165,000 a week.
Liverpool are interested in Uruguayan striker Jaime Baez, who is drawing comparisons with Luis Suarez in his homeland.
Leicester have had a £7m bid for HNK Rijeka striker Andrej Kramaric rejected.
Swansea are the latest club to target Tranmere midfielder Max Power, who has been watched by Burnley, Celtic and Rangers.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has warned Mario Balotelli that his career is on the line.

Chelsea have entered the battle for battle for Germany's coveted midfielder Marco Reus. The Borussia Dortmund star has a £19.6m buy-out clause.
Spurs are leading the chase for Bayer Leverkusen's South Korea star Son-Heung-min.
Tottenham are also interested in Argentina side Newell's Old Boys' star Ezequiel Ponce, 17, known as 'The Tank' in his homeland.
Sunderland are chasing Palermo defender Ezequiel Munoz, and boss Gus Poyet insists Emanuele Giaccherini is staying at the club.

Mario Gotze's boot which won Germany the World Cup has sold for two million euros.
Roma striker Mattia Destro could be on his way to Arsenal.
Liverpool are leading the chase for West Ham defender Winston Reid.
Arsenal are set to beat Manchester United to the signature of teen star Ethan Ampadu, 14, son of former Gunner Kwame.
Chelsea have stalled on a new deal for defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Crystal Palace have made Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis their number one January target, and are also lining up Swansea defender Neil Taylor.
Rangers want to sign Burnley striker Danny Ings - if they make it back into the Scottish Premiership.

Manchester United's hopes of signing Dutch star Kevin Strootman from Roma in January hinge on rivals Manchester City - with Louis van Gaal facing paying double next month if the Giallorossi are still in the Champions League.
United chief van Gaal has revealed that he had his pick of four jobs this summer - but opted to take on United because they were the biggest challenge.
Liverpool are confident Steven Gerrard will NOT join a Premier League rival - if he decides to leave Anfield.
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Hull City are interested in signing Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez should he decide he wants to leave the Emirates.

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday December 8

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will be out until at least March after having an ankle operation.
Derby boss Steve McClaren will raid his old club for FC Twente for star striker Luc Castaignos.
Liverpool target Martin Odegaard, the 15-year old Norway international, will meet Bayern Munich and Ajax before deciding which club to join.
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham will put pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light this week.
Crystal Palace forward Marouane Chamakh says that the Eagles will face a huge battle to keep in-form wide man Yannick Bolasie at Selhurst Park in the January transfer window.
Despite guiding West Ham United up to third place in the Premier League, manager Sam Allardyce is still in the dark over a new contract at Upton Park.
Newcastle United are eyeing a January swoop for Chelsea's veteran backup goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has told friends he will be out of action for a month after suffering knee ligament damage in the 1-0 win over Everton.
Under-pressure Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson says he is determined to remain in charge of the bottom-of-the-table Foxes despite the club having now gone 10 games without a win after a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa on Sunday.
Former Newcastle United midfielder Nolberto Solano wants to prove himself as a manager in English or Scottish football, and the Peruvian has targeted vacancies at Motherwell and Hartlepool United.

Arsenal look like beating arch-rivals Manchester United to the signature of Exeter City starlet Ethan Ampadu when the transfer window reopens for business next month.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is demanding a new spine for his team in January, and the club's board want to make it happen. Pochettino wants a new centre-back, central midfielder and centre-forward. Napoli's Spain international Raul Albiol and Southampton duo Morgan Schneiderlin and Jay Rodriguez are Spurs' top targets.
Steve Clarke is in the frame to become the new No 2 at Aston Villa following Roy Keane's departure.
Chelsea's Patrick Bamford will extend his loan at Middlesbrough.
Hull midfielder Stephen Quinn is set to be awarded a new two-year contract.
Sunderland manager Gustavo Poyet still wants to bring out-of-favour Liverpool forward Fabio Borini to the Stadium of Light next month after missing out on the Italian last summer.

Richard Dunne has called on Roy Hodgson to pick his QPR team-mate Rob Green for England.
James Milner says Manchester City can salvage their Champions League campaign even without Sergio Aguero.
Spurs are set to move for Celtic defender Virgil Van Dijk, although the 23-year-old is also wanted by Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle, Southampton and Swansea.

Manchester City will have to wait a further 48 hours before learning the full extent of the knee injury picked up by key striker Sergio Aguero in the Premier League against Everton on Saturday.

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Tuesday December 9

Manchester City are plotting a move for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, as a replacement for Yaya Toure.

Arsenal and Liverpool target Winston Reid wants a huge pay day which will almost certainly see the defender leave West Ham.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are being quoted a price of £4m for Benfica's Uruguayan right-back Maxi Pereira, 30.
QPR will give Harry Redknapp just £5m to spend on new faces in the January window, meaning he'll have to sell to buy.
Samir Nasri has claimed he will leave Manchester City if he is no longer wanted at the Etihad.
Defender Kyle Walker, 24, is set to be included in Spurs' squad to face Besiktas in the Europa League this week after a nine-month injury lay-off.

Spanish champions Atletico Madrid insist defender Diego Godin is not for sale after the 28-year-old was linked with a move to Manchester United.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal target, 21-year-old Argentine striker Paulo Dybalais, is set to sign a new deal at Italian side Palermo.

Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi has been watching Monaco's 22-year-old £15m-rated left-back Layvin Kurzawa.
Newcastle are keen on doing a deal for highly-rated Anderlecht striker Aleksander Mitrovic.
Southampton have emerged as favourites to sign Roma starlet and "new Zlatan Ibrahimovic" Gianluca Scamacca.
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri, 27, admits he faces an uncertain future at the club after losing his starting place.
Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind, 24, is making good progress in his comeback from a knee injury - according to his dad.

Atletico Madrid have told Manchester United that they must meet Diego Godin's £28.5m buyout clause to land the defender in January.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is keen on signing former Tottenham and Liverpool striker Robbie Keane, 34, on a three-month loan deal from LA Galaxy following the end of the MLS season.

Louis van Gaal has cast doubt over Radamel Falcao's long-term future at Manchester United by claiming he is "not interested" in the Colombia forward's reaction to being held back from first-team action at the club.

Striker Diego Costa could start Chelsea's final Champions League group game against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday to improve his match fitness.

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday December 10

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could be out for eight weeks with the knee injury suffered against Everton at the weekend, says manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Crystal Palace are eyeing a January move for Norwich keeper John Ruddy. Everton are also believed to be interested in re-signing the 28-year-old, who left for Goodison Park for Carrow Road in 2010.
Former Spurs and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell is being lined up to launch his coaching career with Ajax.
Aston Villa are facing a midfield injury crisis after Ashley Westwood was ruled out for up to a month. His fellow midfielders Fabian Delph, Tom Cleverley and Joe Cole are already either doubtful or out of Saturday's derby against West Brom.
Stoke centre-back Ryan Shawcross admits he finds his England snub hard to accept. Shawcross made his solitary Three Lions appearance two years ago.

Hull City have slapped a £6million price tag on defender Curtis Davies, who is a target for Sunderland and Leicester.
Mark Hughes insists Stoke will not sell forward Bojan in January after his recent form alerted clubs across Europe.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to sign Legia Warsaw defensive midfielder Krystian Bielik, 16.

Manchester United remain confident of signing 24-year-old Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman - but the move could be delayed until the summer if curreht club Roma reach the Champions League knockout stages.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has dismissed suggestions that he needs to strengthen his defence in January.
But the Dutchman is hoping to bring Bayern Munich and ex-Chelsea winger Arjen Robben, 30, back to the Premier League in January.
Meanwhile, United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested in Monaco's Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho, 28, who is rated at £30m.

Liverpool are continuing to look at Chelsea's out-of-favour Petr Cech and Stoke's Asmir Begovic as a replacement for under-fire keeper Simon Mignolet, but are set to miss out on Cologne's Timo Horn.
Meanwhile, Mario Balotelli has been made Liverpool's featured player for January in their official 2015 calendar - saving them any embarrassment if he departs Anfield in the transfer window.

Manuel Pellegrini says his job would not be in danger if Manchester City were eliminated from the Champions League at Roma tonight.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 26, could be out for as long as eight weeks after straining his medial knee ligament against Everton on Saturday.

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Thursday December 11

Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling are "nowhere near any agreement" on a new contract, according to a source close to negotiations.

Southampton are concerned that France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is unwilling to sign a new contract - and could leave St Mary's for either Tottenham or Arsenal.
Chelsea are monitoring AFC Wimbledon's teenage striker Daniel Agyei.
Sami Hyypia has been given a stay of execution as Brighton boss after just three wins in 20 matches.

Leicester will launch a record-equalling £10million raid for Anderlecht forward Aleksander Mitrovic in January.

Curtis Davies has vowed to fight for a future with Hull - despite being wanted by Premier League rivals Sunderland and Leicester.
Modibo Maiga, who is on loan at Metz, could be sent back to West Ham after going AWOL at the French club.
Sunderland, Crystal Palace and West Brom are eyeing Toulouse's Ivorian full-back Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro, 22.
Watford are set to cancel Irish midfielder Keith Andrews' loan and send him back to Bolton after a bust-up with boss Slavisa Jokanovic.

Liverpool are struggling to agree a new contract with Raheem Sterling as the impact of their Champions League exit takes effect.
Liverpool and Everton are considering making a move for full-back Martin Montoya, 23, after the Spanish full-back revealed he would like to leave Barcelona. Juventus are also thought to be interested.
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam is open to the possibility of a move abroad in the future amid links to Real Sociedad.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he has no intention of losing striker Kevin Mirallas.

Liverpool have already held talks with prospective replacements for embattled manager Brendan Rodgers.
Liverpool's elimination from the Champions League is already having an effect with Raheem Sterling considering his future at the club.
Fernando Torres could return to Chelsea this January. He is currently on loan at AC Milan.
Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the race for Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Stefan Johansen has urged Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard to snub Europe's elite and join him at Celtic.
Juventus have made enquiries into Barcelona's Martin Montoya in a move that could puncture Arsenal and Liverpool's efforts to sign the full-back.
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has held talks with a number of Australian clubs about a talent-swap deal.
Terry Butcher has withdrawn his interest in the Motherwell job, leaving the door open for Premiership rivals St Mirren to swoop.

Celtic boss Ronny Deila says only a "crazy" offer would be enough for him to sell Republic of Ireland striker Anthony Stokes to Cardiff City. The Bluebirds are thought to be ready to table a £1.5m offer for the Irishman.