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Latest Paper Talk
Monday January 12

Liverpool will have to spend £2m to capture Fiorentina keeper Norberto Neto during the transfer window. Juventus had been planning to sign the Brazilian on a free transfer during the summer.
Meanwhile, West Brom and Crystal Palace want to sign Reds striker Rickie Lambert, once Belgian forward Divock Origi arrives at Anfield from his loan spell at French side Lille.
Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton is being chased by Leicester who may have to pay £3m for his services.
Wigan want £1m for their forward Shaun Maloney with former club Celtic keen to take him back to Glasgow.
Another sought after Wigan star is Callum McManaman who is the £5m target of Premier League West Brom.

Manchester United are trying to sign 20-year-old Athletic Bilbao central defender Aymeric Laporte for £25m.
Aston Villa have agreed a fee of around £3.25m for Valencia's 22-year-old attacking midfielder Carles Gil.
Arsene Wenger is keeping tabs on Celtic's Virgil van Dijk with the Arsenal boss desperate to bolster his defensive options during January's transfer window.

Stevan Jovetic could be allowed to leave Manchester City once the Premier League champions have signed Wilfried Bony from Swansea. Juventus are apparently keen on the Montenegro striker.
Meanwhile, the Swans paid Bony £1m in November to remove a clause in his contract that would have seen him sold for £19m, with the striker now set to join City for £28m.
Leicester are ready to sell New Zealander Chris Wood for £5m.
Arsenal and German side Hamburg are chasing the signature of Legia Warsaw midfielder Krystian Bielik who is valued at £2.5m.
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, has complained to the players' union after claiming he did not get his £60,000 wages last month.

Liverpool could sell out-of-form forward Mario Balotelli this month to fund a double move for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain and Sampdoria goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was dropped for yesterday's game against Stoke because of his poor form, not as a punishment after being caught smoking in the showers.
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan changed the club's colours back from red to blue after panicking at the low turn-out from fans at their recent FA Cup clash with Colchester United.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says England midfielder Jordan Henderson is ready to replace Steven Gerrard as captain next season.

St Mirren have refuted claims that they could be sold to a consortium from Argentina.

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday January 13

Roberto Martinez will reject moves for any of Everton's top players this month, despite defender Seamus Coleman interesting Manchester United.
Louis van Gaal will call on the services of a Zen master to try and deal with the mental issues he sees within the Manchester United squad.
Arsenal full-back Mathieu Debuchy could miss three months because of his shoulder injury.
Wigan want £5m for Callum McManaman, who is a target for Premier League sides Hull City and West Brom.
Norwich boss Alex Reid has refused to send Lewis Grabban back to Bournemouth on loan.
Jack Cork is set to leave Southampton after turning down a new contract.

Arsenal and Manchester United transfer target William Carvalho admits he dreams of playing in Premier League
Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo is set to snub Hull to join Crystal Palace on loan
Lionel Messi has put Chelsea and Manchester City on red alert by admitting he could leave Barcelona.
Liverpool are ready to offload Lucas Leiva to Napoli if they land Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph.
Crystal Palace are expected to seal a loan deal with Arsenal for striker Yaya Sanogo before the weekend.
Arsenal will launch a bid for Genoa keeper Mattia Perin after missing out on Germany U21 stopper Loris Karius.
Everton want Valenciennes right-back Angelo Fulgini.
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is on the verge of a move to Lazio after falling out of favour at Upton Park.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is alleged to have said referee Phil Dowd is 'too fat' to officiate in Premier League matches during his side's clash with Tottenham.
Peter Crouch is keen to stay at Stoke for the 'forseeable future' despite West Brom's interest

Manchester United will launch a £25million bid for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin despite the St Mary's club saying he is not for sale.
Liverpool are ready to open talks with defender Martin Skrtel over a new contract - his current deal has 18 months left on it.
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa is set to reject Arsenal and Chelsea in favour of a return to former club Liverpool.

Radamel Falcao is reported to be in a 'state of shock' at being left out of Manchester United's line-up against Southampton.
Manchester United are tracking Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, who is keen on a move away from the Allianz Arena.
Daniel Sturridge has boosted Liverpool by returning to training after a long spell on the sidelines.
Leicester are facing a battle to land Japan striker Shinji Okazaki with his German club Mainz playing hard ball over his valuation believed to be in excess of £10m.
Salomon Kalou is backing Wilfried Bony to deny former club Chelsea the Premier League title if his move to Manchester City is finalised.
Crystal Palace are on the brink of sealing a loan move for Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo.

Radamel Falcao believes Manchester United will ditch him at the end of his loan spell from Monaco and not complete a £43m permanent deal.
Arsenal have been sounded out over a move for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis.
Samir Nasri says he was close to joining Manchester United until Sir Alex Ferguson told him to 'go to war' with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and force a move.
Everton hope to sign keeper Keiren Westwood from Sheffield Wednesday.
Lazio have opened talks over a bid to sign Ravel Morrison from West Ham. Morrison has been told he can leave for free this month.
Manchester United striker Will Keane is the centre of a tug-of-war between Reading and Blackpool.
Liverpool are to open discussions over a new contract for defender Martin Skrtel.

Manchester City hope to double their money in a new kit deal with Nike.
Juventus are interested in signing Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli on a loan deal this month, with an option for a £14million permanent deal in the summer.
Arsenal are prepared to increase their bid to land Legia Warsaw midfielder Krystian Bielik but face competition from German club Hamburg.

Swansea City want Newcastle United's Senegalese striker Papiss Cisse to replace Manchester City-bound Wilfried Bony.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has alerted Manchester United to his potential availability by saying he does not know where he will be playing next year.

Ronny Deila is set to wield the axe at Celtic wih Beram Kayal, Teemu Pukki, Amido Balde and Derk Boerrigter top of his unwanted list.

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday January 14

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is planning a summer clearout, with first-team regulars Radamel Falcao, Robin van Persie, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Rafael da Silva among those who could be leaving Old Trafford.

QPR may sack manager Harry Redknapp if they lose to Manchester United on Saturday, with Tim Sherwood his likely replacement.
Jermain Defoe has agreed a £14m, £80,000-per-week deal to join Sunderland from FC Toronto.
Tony Pulis' new West Brom reign suffered a major set-back after Paul Jewell quit as assistant after just a week.
Jon Flanagan has vowed to fight for his Liverpool future, as he finally prepares to return from debilitating injury.
Real Madrid have no need to lure David De Gea from Manchester United - according to their former president.
New West Brom boss Tony Pulis wants to offload flop Georgios Samaras to bring in Blackburn's Rudy Gestede.
Everton will make a late attempt to hijack a Celtic move for Ahmad Benali.
Ronald Koeman will attempt to continue Southampton's Midas Touch in the transfer market with a move for £15million-rated midfielder Rafa Silva.
Leicester have agreed a £750,000 fee for Shaun Maloney.
Newcastle's hopes of a swift £5.5million windfall for defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa have been dashed.

Burnley are planning a £2.5m move for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans.

Manchester City will rebuff any loan inquiries for £25m-rated forward Stevan Jovetic, with Juventus understood to be interested in taking him on a temporary deal.
Aston Villa will wait until the summer before trying to sign on-loan Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley in the hope they can land him on a free transfer.

Juventus and AC Milan are in the running to sign out-of-favour Spurs midfielder Paulinho.
Stoke are prepared to let centre-back Robert Huth leave on loan, with Watford understood to be keen on taking the former Chelsea player.
Radamel Falcao's agent has cast fresh doubt on the striker's Manchester United future by insisting he should play every week.
Jermain Defoe is a step closer to securing his return to the Barclays Premier League after agreeing a move to Sunderland.
Manchester United forward Adnan Januzaj is expected to be loaned out later this transfer window after struggling to be involved in Louis van Gaal first team plans.
Real Madrid assistant manager Paul Clement has ruled himself out of the running to become the new head coach of Newcastle United.

Arsenal will face a challenge from Hamburg for the signature of £3.5m-rated Legia Warsaw youngster Krystian Bielik.
Steve Bruce has been forced to step up his search for a striker after losing Nikica Jelavic and Abel Hernandez for at least a month - and he's keen on a deal for Jermain Defoe.
Oldham owner Simon Corney wants to sell-up after admitting he has had enough in the wake of the Ched Evans controversy.

Celtic last night informed Dundee United they plan to hold pre-contract talks with winger Gary Mackay-Steven.
Paul Pogba has refused to rule out a stunning return to the Premier League, claiming he still 'loves' Manchester United.
Sean Dyche is determined to keep Burnley striker Danny Ings at the club, as Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle bay for the hit man's signature.

QPR are keen to sign former Tottenham winger Paul-Jose M'Poke on loan for the rest of the season. M'Poke is due to join Al-Arabi from Standard Liege but an agreement is in place that allows him to join a European club on a temporary deal.

The FA are keen to close a work permit loophole in the transfer system that allows clubs to use a discredited appeals process to sign non-EU players.

Walter Smith says he will not return to Rangers, even if his friend Douglas Park takes control of the club.

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday January 15

Manchester United target Mats Hummels claims he cannot give current club Borussia Dortmund any guarantees over his future.
Jermain Defoe went house-hunting in the north-east on Wednesday, as his £14million move to Sunderland from MLS side Toronto edged closer.
Liverpool have identified Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, currently at Belgian side Bruges, as a possible rival for Simon Mignolet.
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison will sign a pre-contract with Italian side Lazio in the next 48 hours.
Italians Sampdoria have been told to come back with a bigger offer to sign Everton striker Samuel Eto'o.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to sign two players in January to bolster Arsenal's push for a Champions League place.
Swansea have opened talks with Tottenham over the signing of full-back Kyle Naughton.

Lazio want to sign Ravel Morrison on a pre-contract for the summer.
Swansea face a battle to hold on to striker Bafetimbi Gomis after Borussia Dortmund and Schalke stepped into the race to sign the France international.
Tottenham are keen to sign West Ham defender Winston Reid - but will not bid for him in this transfer window.
Liverpool are showing an interest in Club Brugge goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala has attracted the interest of Manchester United.
Celtic are likely to have to pay £250,000 if they want to land Gary Mackay-Steven this month.
Hull have enquired about Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede as manager Steve Bruce looks to bolster his front line.
Blackpool are in talks to sign Chelsea's Islam Feruz after his proposed deal at Cardiff City fell through.
Leeds are looking at a loan deal for Catania's Albanian striker Edgar Cani.
Arsenal have agreed a fee with Legia Warsaw for Krystian Bielik, the midfielder must now choose between them and Hamburg.
Hatem Ben Arfa will have to wait until next season before making his Nice debut, after already playing for Newcastle and Hull this campaign.

Arsenal are ready to begin talks with Borussia Dortmund over a £63m deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels.

Palermo say they have rejected interest from Manchester United in Argentine striker Paulo Dybala, whom they value at more than £30m.

Tottenham join rivals Arsenal in the chase for West Ham's 26-year-old defender Winston Reid.

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday January 16

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman and Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne top Manchester United's summer shopping list.
David Ginola has stunned football by announcing his intention to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says Jermain Defoe can be the gamechanger for Sunderland as the battle against the drop hots up.
Besiktas have confirmed they are negotiating with Chelsea to buy winger Mohamed Salah and also want Nathan Ake on loan.
Paul Lambert has pleaded with furious Aston Villa fans to call off a planned protest - warning it could wreck his team's chances against Liverpool.
Gareth Southgate has signed a new deal to boss England Under-21s until 2017 - and has been put in prime position to succeed Roy Hodgson.
Bacary Sagna is set to drop out of Manchester City's Champions League squad following the signing of Wilfried Bony.
Adnan Januzaj has been told he must stay and fight for his place at Manchester United.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he will be forced into the transfer market this month after a double injury blow.
West Ham are confident that Liverpool will not beat them to the signing of Alex Song.
Emmanuel Adebayor is refusing to be forced out of Tottenham after becoming involved in a transfer stand-off.
Kevin Mirallas has alerted the Premier League and Europe's top clubs by putting on hold contract talks with Everton.
West Brom have scouted Elche forward Jonathas de Jesus as Tony Pulis plots how they can be saved from relegation.
Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Liverpool are in talks to bring Divock Origi to Anfield this month.

David Ginola wants to become the next president of FIFA.
Manchester United forward Robin van Persie is beginning to believe his future does not lie at Old Trafford.
John Carver will discuss his Newcastle future with club chiefs before jetting with the team to Dubai.
Liverpool have dropped the biggest hint yet that departing skipper Steven Gerrard will return on loan in January.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has told boss Arsene Wenger to forget about giving him a rest this season.
Juventus and Roma want to rescue Radamel Falcao from his Manchester United nightmare.
Paul Lambert has pleaded with fed up Aston Villa fans to cancel their protests tomorrow.
Bacary Sagna is facing the chop from Manchester City's Champions League squad following the arrival of Wilfried Bony.
Brendan Rodgers has warned Liverpool fans not to expect too much too soon from Daniel Sturridge.
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has issued a come and get me plea to Arsenal and Southampton.
Jordon Ibe has been recalled from his loan at Derby by Liverpool.

Manchester United will hold a meeting on Friday to decide whether to spend big on a defender in the next two weeks with Seamus Coleman and Nathaniel Clyne both candidates.
Former Tottenham and Newcastle winger David Ginola has revealed his intention to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency.
Mikel Arteta will still sign a new 12-month contract with Arsenal despite being ruled out for a further three months following an ankle operation.
Crystal Palace have failed in a £3.5million swoop for Swansea left-back Neil Taylor.
QPR have failed in a bid to swap Matt Phillips for Callum McManaman of Wigan.
Crystal Palace have turned their attention to Blackburn forward Rudy Gestede after landing Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo on loan until the end of the season.
Gonzalo Higuain's brother and agent insists he has not spoken to Liverpool and claims the Argentina striker is happy at Napoli.
Robert Huth is a on the radar of Championship sides Fulham, Reading and Watford, despite the German saying he would much prefer a permanent move to a Premier League side.
Brendan Rodgers has ruled out the possibility of Mario Balotelli leaving Liverpool in the January transfer window - and revealed Divock Origi could on his way to Anfield this month.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is set to be handed another £150million to splash on players when he convenes for a transfer summit, according to reports.
Brendan Rodgers has ruled out the departure of Lucas in the transfer window because he does not want to jeopardise Liverpool's pursuit of a top-four finish.
Ronny Deila last night slammed the transfer window shut on Kris Commons and urged Celtic chiefs to secure a deal for Gary Mackay-Steven.

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday January 17

Jose Mourinho has renewed his attack on football's authorities, claiming Chelsea are the victims of double standards. The Blues manager also reopened his war of words with Arsene Wenger - and then took a pot shot at title rivals Manchester City.
Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed Jose Mourinho's claim that Manchester City bent the rules to sign Wilfried Bony.
Roma have joined Inter Milan, Napoli and Turkish side Besiktas in pursuit of 22-year-old Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah.
Cristiano Ronaldo told Swansea striker Nelson Oliveira to move to the Premier League because it is better than La Liga.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has four months to save his Anfield career or face being sent back to a club in his native Italy.

Jose Mourinho is adamant there is a vendetta against him and Chelsea.
Harry Redknapp reckons the knives are out for him at QPR.
Liverpool's Suso has agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal with AC Milan.
Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney is close to a return to Celtic.
Arsenal and Everton are monitoring Almeria's Spanish speedster Edgar.
Former England striker Andy Johnson will hold talks with Luton on Monday following his release by Crystal Palace.
Bolton could exchange Jay Spearing for Watford winger Lloyd Dyer.
Ricardo Vaz Te has left West Ham by mutual consent and joined Turkish side Akhisar Belediyespor.
Manuel Pellegrini wants to keep Stevan Jovetic at Man City, despite interest from Juventus.
Southampton's forgotten striker Dani Osvaldo is set to join Juventus in a second spell on loan.
Newcastle have failed in a £4m bid for Ipswich right-back Tyrone Mings.

Fabian Delph has been linked with a move to Liverpool but Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says the Midlands club are still hopeful of persuading the 25-year-old midfielder to sign a new deal.
Louis van Gaal has told Radamel Falcao to prove himself at Manchester United or his is out of the door in the summer.
Yaya Toure has cast fresh doubt over his future at Manchester City by admitting he doesn't know if he will still be there next week.
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood could take over at QPR if they sack Harry Redknapp, who will be offered a role on the board by Bournemouth if he is dismissed.
Mario Balotelli has told Brendan Rodgers he wants to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place.

Harry Redknapp claims there is a mole inside the QPR hierarchy deliberately undermining him after reports that he is close to the sack.
Manchester United are interested in signing Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.
Chelsea will turn their attentions to Real Madrid's versatile full-back Alvaro Arbeloa.
Tottenham are looking to sell Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor to fund an audacious £40million offer for Porto striker Jackson Martinez.
Arsene Wenger has revealed the remote location of the FA's showpiece St George's Park football HQ was one of the reasons Roy Hodgson's planned England get-together was scrapped.
Ronald Koeman is convinced Southampton's selection crisis is down to world football's "crazy" and "stupid" non-stop fixture list.

Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho have questioned Manchester City's £25m capture of Wilfried Bony, amid claims the Premier League champions may have bent the rules to sign the Ivory Coast striker.
Brendan Rodgers insists that Mario Balotelli is committed to making success of this £16m move to Liverpool and can still have a bright future at Anfield.
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside and former manager Sammy Lee have been told to appear in court on February 25 to answer allegations of perjury and fraud.
Harry Redknap has told Shaun Wright-Phillips to leave QPR and move to a new club - but says the player is not prepared to take a wage cut.
Everton forward Samuel Eto'o has agreed a deal to move back to Italy and sign for Sampdoria, with the prospect of a coaching role at the end of a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Samuel Eto'o is on the verge of a return to Italy, after Sampadoria agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal for the Everton striker yesterday.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has criticised the agent of striker Radamel Falcao for making "unhelpful" comments.

Mario Balotelli has told Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers that he wants to remain at Anfield.

Aston Villa are considering a surprise move for Lazio defender Michael Ciani.

Dave King last night set the clock ticking on a general meeting aimed at ousting the Rangers board - as furious fans delivered the same message outside the front door of Ibrox.
Jackie McNamara blasted Ronny Deila for openly courting Gary Mackay-Steven before Celtic sknapp him up on a pre-contract agreement yesterday.

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Latest Paper Talk

Sunday January 18




Manchester United are on the move with a complex £100million deal for the release of Real Madrid star Gareth Bale - with David de Gea heading to the Bernabeu.
Andrei Kanchelskis has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal, telling him: You'll never win the Premier League in 10 years.
David Moyes is waiting on an answer from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over Joel Campbell as he bids to strengthen his attacking options at Real Sociedad.
Everton midfielder Kevin Mirallas is a target for Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp.
John Carver will receive an extended trial period as Newcastle's caretaker boss - as the search for Alan Pardew's replacement shows little sign of ending.
West Ham winger Matt Jarvis is a target for West Brom.
Hull boss Steve Bruce has joined the race to take Mo Salah on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.



Manchester United have ditched plans to splash the cash in the January transfer window and will now wait until the summer to try to land Matts Hummels and Kevin Strootman.
Everton have allowed Samuel Eto'o to join Sampdoria - and saved £6million in wages on the Cameroon striker.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is weighing up a swoop on former club Newcastle for striker Papiss Cisse.
Jose Mourinho believes Thorgan Hazard could form a deadly double-team with his brother Eden at Stamford Bridge.



Harry Redknapp insisted he still had chairman Tony Fernandes' backing after defeat to Manchester United.
Liverpool will be open to allowing striker Rickie Lambert to leave the club if they can recall Divock Origi from Lille.
Wojciech Szczesny trained with Arsenal's kids after being axed from the starting line-up.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert vowed not to wilt under the pressure after he was left clinging to his job.
Derby face an FA fine after a fan tried to punch Nottingham Forest's Kelvin Wilson.



Real Madrid are ready to make a world-record bid for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
Paris St Germain will lead the chase for Yaya Toure if the Manchester City midfielder decides he wants to quit the club in the summer.
Real Madrid are set to blow Chelsea and Manchester City out of the water with a £78million bid for former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.
QPR's swoop for Peter Crouch is on hold as Harry Redknapp's future hangs in the balance.
Lionel Messi could still be set for a world-record move to Manchester City after Manuel Pellegrini refused to rule out a move for the Barcelona star.
Swansea and Wilfried Bony will split a £2million bonus if the Ivory Coast striker helps Manchester City retain their Premier League title.
New Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew wants to take his former Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse to Selhurst Park.
Arsenal are still in the hunt for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.
Besiktas believe they will sign Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah during the transfer window.



John Carver has called on Newcastle's hierarchy to resolve their vacant head coach position during the next fortnight.
Harry Redknapp insists his job as QPR manager is safe despite the club's latest defeat which left them rooted in the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.
Tottenham have renewed interest in Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka.
Arsenal's defensive crisis has become such an issue that the priority is to bring in a centre-half this January, where previously it was a defensive midfielder.
West Ham will take a look at Sweden defender Marcus Nilsson in training this week.



David de Gea could hold the key to Manchester United's ambitions of landing Real Madrid star Gareth Bale in the summer.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is weighing up a swoop on former club Newcastle for striker Papiss Cisse.
Manchester United and Chelsea have been handed a transfer boost as they track Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric.
Everton are ditching striker Samuel Eto'o during the January transfer window because of his £100,000-a-week wages.
Valencia are in talks to hijack Liverpool's pursuit of PSG's £8million striker Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Tottenham's pursuit of Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza requires the all-clear from Juventus, it has emerged.
Ronny Deila last night insisted Kris Commons is going nowhere - despite the player making the 2-0 victory over Hamilton look for all the world like a farewell appearance.



Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have inquired about Radamel Falcao's availability as the Colombian struggles to nail down a place in Louis van Gaal's Manchester United starting XI.

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Monday January 19

Liverpool are favourites to sign Ipswich midfielder Teddy Bishop, 18, who has broken into the Championship team this season, making 18 appearances.
West Ham owners David Gold and David Sullivan have vowed to bring more world-class players to Upton Park over the coming seasons in an open letter to fans.
Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista has insisted Arsenal are trying to sign him - and says it would be "excellent" to move to the Emirates.
Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Valencia's Argentinia defender Nicolas Otamendi, who can play right-back and centre-half.
Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish is wanted on loan by Championship clubs Brentford, Wolves and Nottingham Forest.
Roberto Martinez insists Everton will show Kevin Mirallas - a target for Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid - they can get back on track for the Champions League.

Liverpool have pulled out of a deal to bring striker Divock Origi to Anfield early. Liverpool paid £10m to sign the 19-year-old Belgium forward in the summer before loaning him back to Lille under terms of the deal and had been in discussions about him coming to the club in January.

Crystal Palace will complete a £4m deal for forward Gestede on Monday, with Glenn Murray making way for the Benin international by moving to Reading.
Bafetimbi Gomis has stunned Swansea by threatening to walk out this month.
Everton are eyeing a £3million move for Croatian keeper Simon Sluga.
Gonzalo Higuain has told Liverpool he plans to stay at Napoli.
Wolves and Wigan lead the race to land QPR and Scotland winger Matt Phillips.

Swansea have put in a £4m bid for Norwich defender Martin Olsson and the Canaries are considering granting the 26-year-old a return to the Premier League.
Contract talks between Celtic and Kris Commons have broken down, with the 31-year-old midfielder set to leave either in January or on a free transfer during the summer.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis has made a £4m bid for Wigan winger Callum McManaman but the 23-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Bournemouth, is valued at £6m by his current side.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says the club must show they can satisfy winger Kevin Mirallas's ambitions before the Belgium international commits to a new contract at Goodison Park.
Villarreal centre-half Gabriel Paulista, 24, says his agent is in talks with Arsenal over a possible January transfer to the Gunners.

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Tuesday January 20

West Brom are ready to more than double Saido Berahino's money to keep him at the Hawthorns. The England forward, 21, is in line for a £50,000-a-week, two-year contract extension.
Arsenal will decide tomorrow whether Joel Campbell can join David Moyes at Real Sociedad on loan or for £8m.
West Ham hope to hold off Internazionale to land midfield enforcer Mario Suarez, 27, from Atletico Madrid.
Leicester are close to a £10m deal for Mainz ace Shinji Okazaki.
Sunderland have taken Arsenal centre-back Semi Alayi, 21, on trial.
Arsenal and Liverpool both want striker Reece Webb-Foster, 16, from Bradford.
Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy has taken his ex-Ireland keeper Paddy Kenny, 36, on loan from Bolton for the rest of the season.
Furious Ghana coach Avram Grant may report Leicester to FIFA after Jeffrey Schlupp made a shock return for the Foxes. The winger, 22, started in the 1-0 defeat to Stoke on Saturday, two days before the Black Stars' Africa Cup of Nations opener against Senegal.

Manchester United have dismissed claims they have bid £27m for Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Roberto Soldado is set to be handed a surprise lifeline from his Tottenham nightmare by Bayer Leverkusen.
Crystal Palace have upped their bid for Swansea left-back Neil Taylor to £4.5m.
Winston Reid has made it clear to West Ham he wants to join Arsenal if they bid for him.
Wigan have slapped a £6m price tag on West Brom target Callum McManaman.

Bayer Leverkusen are considering a bid for Tottenham flop Roberto Soldado. Hamburg are interested in Leverkusen's unsettled Swiss striker Josip Drmic and the Bundesliga club want a replacement.
Saido Berahino is almost certain to stay at West Brom after the club refused to lower their £20m asking price. Liverpool and Tottenham have made enquiries but were only willing to pay £10m to £12m.
Shaun Maloney is close to finalising a move from Wigan to Chicago Fire after his move to Leicester fell through.
Wolfsburg are stepping up their pursuit of Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle and are ready to offer £23m to bring the German home.

Manchester United have placed a world-record £50million valuation on goalkeeper David de Gea in a bid to fend off Real Madrid's growing interest
Motherwell manager Ian Baraclough snapped up Stephen Pearson and then lined up a swap deal - offering Iain Vigurs for Oldham winger James Dayton.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton are among the Premier League teams showing interest in young Leeds talent Sam Byram, 21.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has reignited his interest in Leeds' Sam Byram as England defender Nathaniel Clyne has yet to commit long-term to the Saints.
Chelsea are weighing up a shock January move for Manchester United target Juan Cuadrado.
Massimo Cellino could walk away from Leeds for good after the Football League rejected his appeal against their ban.
Mats Hummels has reiterated his desire to stay at Borussia Dortmund.
Giuseppe Marotta admits midfielder star Paul Pogba could leave Juventus if some of Europe's big boys come calling.

Celtic last night stepped up their bid to sign £2.5m-rated Dundee United ace Stuart Armstrong, 22.
Celtic have appointed former Hearts and Livingston manager Frank McGlynn as their new first-team scout.
Celtic are set to miss out on Derry City striker Michael Duffy after the Northern Ireland under-21 international began a trial at Brentford.

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Wednesday Janaury 21

Manchester United have been told they will have to pay £112m for 20-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos.
Winger Wilfried Saha would consider a permanent return to Crystal Palace after joining them on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
Everton have turned down Tottenham's offer to swap Kevin Mirallas for Aaron Lennon.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Southampton and Everton want Leeds United utility player Sam Byram, 21, whose contract is up in the summer.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has been told to improve his offer for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede.
Meanwhile, Palace and Burnley have sent scouts to watch AC Milan's 30-year-old striker Giampaolo Pazzini.
Southampton face a fight with Celtic to sign Manchester City striker John Guidetti, 22, who is currently on loan at the Scottish champions.
Cardiff City are set to sign right-back Lee Peltier, 28, from Sky Bet Championship rivals Huddersfield Town.

Tottenham are trying to tempt Everton into selling them penalty bad-boy Kevin Mirallas - and are willing to offer Aaron Lennon in part exchange.
Meanwhile, Spurs have finally started their January clear-out by agreeing a £5million deal with Swansea for right-back Kyle Naughton.
Chelsea are keen on Fiorentina's Colombia World Cup wideman Juan Cuadrado - but may need to sell Andre Schurrle, a target for Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, and Mohamed Salah, linked with Besiktas and Roma, first.
Crystal Palace are set to win the race for £6m-rated Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede. Three of the Eagles' rivals in the relegation battle, QPR, West Brom and Hull, have also been linked with the 26-year-old.
Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Manchester United.
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy has insisted Premier League clubs will be wasting their time making offers for highly-rated pair Tyrone Mings and Teddy Bishop in the winter window.
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla and David Silva of Manchester City been earmarked as future Barcelona players by Nou Camp skipper Xavi.
West Brom are ready to sell Graham Dorrans to Burnley to free up funds and wages to land his fellow Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher from Manchester United. But Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace is standing firm in his bid to keep prized-asset striker Saido Berahino , who has been linked with Liverpool and Tottenham.

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote.
Zenit St-Petersburg's Belgium international midfielder Axel Witsel, 26, claims he wants to play in the Premier League with Manchester United interested in his services.
Manchester City have put Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus top of their shopping list with the midfielder having a £20m buy-out clause. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested.
Tottenham are set to make a £6million move for Sporting Lisbon and Algeria striker Islam Slimani.
Swansea are close to signing Tottenham right-back Kyle Naughton, 26, for a fee of £5m.
Southampton are planning a swoop for Manchester City striker John Guidetti, 22, who is stalling on a permanent move to Celtic.
Striker Jermain Defoe, 32, has set his sights on winning back his England place after returning to the Premier League with Sunderland.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says £25m would only be enough to buy striker Christian Benteke's left foot.
Mike Phelan is in the running to become Steve Bruce's new assistant at Hull City after his departure from Norwich.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Leeds United's versatile Sam Byram.
Everton have sent scouts to watch Almeria winger Edgar Mendez - but Arsenal are also keen.
QPR are trying to scupper Crystal Palace's attempts to sign Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede with a late bid.

West Ham have been told they will have to pay £12m to make Carl Jenkinson's loan move from Arsenal a permanent deal.
Meanwhile, the Gunners remain in talks with Spanish club Villarreal about signing defender Gabriel Paulista.
Crystal Palace are tracking Sevilla's 28-year-old Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia, who is available on a free transfer.
Newcastle are interested in Hamburg's German U21 international striker Pierre-Michael Lasogga.
Chelsea defender Nathaniel Chalobah is wanted on loan by Ipswich, Watford and Reading.
Leeds are close to signing defender Sol Bamba on loan from Italian side Palermo and have also enquired about Celtic striker Anthony Stokes.
Ipswich and Charlton want to sign striker Marc-Antoine Fortune from Sky Bet Championship rivals Wigan.

Stoke have made a bid of £4.5m for Trabzonspor striker Abdul Majeed Waris.
Inter Milan want to sign Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma and Tottenham midfielder Paulinho.

Arsenal have opened talks with Spanish club Villarreal about signing 24-year-old Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Paulista.
West Brom have tabled an improved bid of £4.5m for Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman.

England midfielder James Milner, 29, has moved closer to leaving Manchester City after contract talks stalled.

London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Roma striker Mattia Destro.