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Villas-Boas under pressure

Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly close to losing his job at Tottenham following the 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
Source: Guardian

Ter Stegen deal to have exit clause
Borussia Monchengladbach have offered Barcelona target Marc-Andre ter Stegen a new four-year contract with a pay rise of €1 million, but it includes an exit clause of €15m.
Source: Sport Bild

Thiago Motta close to extending PSG contract

PSG midfielder Thiago Motta is set to sign a new deal for one additional year until 2016, with an wage increase. The deal should be signed before the New Year.
Source: Le Parisien

Bayer Leverkusen want Michal Kadlec back
The Czech leftback is not part of Fenerbahce's starting XI regularly and could return to his former club Bayer Leverkusen, who are interested in completing the transfer in winter.
Source: Rheinische Post

Gomis and Adebayor among West Ham targets
West Ham have a list of as many as 20 striker targets for January, including Lyon's Bafetimbo Gomis and Tottenham's Emmanuel Adebayor.
Source: Daily Mirror

Defoe agrees to Toronto FC transfer

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has agreed an incredible £90,000-a-week ($145,000) switch to Toronto FC. The four-year deal will take effect in January and will cost the MLS club £6 million ($9.5m)
Source: Daily Mirror

Toronto to buy Gilardino from Genoa for €7 million
Alberto Gilardino will transfer to Toronto FC for an MLS-record €7 million ($9.5m) fee in January.
Source: La Repubblica

Jackson Martinez agent in Chelsea talks
Jackson Martinez's agent is in London to negotiate the Porto striker's potential move to Chelsea. Jose Mourinho's priority target, however, remains Monaco forward Radamel Falcao.
Source: A Bola

Van Persie ruled out of Leverkusen trip
Robin van Persie will miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday due to a groin injury. Nemanja Vidic has also not travelled with the squad to Germany.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Villas-Boas fighting to keep his job
Andre Villas-Boas has come under pressure from the Tottenham board after Sunday's 6-0 thrashing at Manchester City.
Source: Daily Mail

City monitoring Madrid's Casillas

With Joe Hart suffering from inconsistency, Manchester City are weighing up a bid for Real Madrid icon Iker Casillas. The English club could make a move for the Spain international goalkeeper in the summer transfer window.
Source: AS

PSG want Pogba
France international Paul Pogba, although supposedly happy at Juventus, hasn't extended his contract past 2016 and is said to be Paris Saint-Germain's main transfer target in the summer.
Source: France Football

Man City to offer Hart loan & £15m for Begovic

Manchester City are preparing to offer Joe Hart to Stoke on loan and £15 million to sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic in January
Source: Daily Mirror

Man United scout Matic
Manchester United have been monitoring former Chelsea youngster Nemanja Matic, though Benfica are understood to have placed a £20 million price tag on the midfielder.
Source: Daily Mirror

Man City still pay Adebayor £40k a week
Manchester City are still paying around £40,000-a-week to Emmanuel Adebayor as part of the deal which saw the striker move to Tottenham.
Source: Daily Mail

Spurs plot January Morata loan
Real Madrid are open to allowing Alvaro Morata to move to Tottenham on loan in January, after Spurs attempted to sign the forward as part of the deal to sell Gareth Bale.
Source: Daily Mirror

Chelsea following Porto pair Otamendi & Martinez

Chelsea sent scouts to Porto's 1-1 draw with Nacional on Saturday to cast an eye over Porto paid Nicolas Otamendi and striker Jackson Martinez. The Colombian striker scored Porto's only goal of the game, his 11th of the season.
Source: talkSPORT

Milan join race for Koke

AC Milan have reportedly sent an intermediary to speak to Atletico Madrid's Koke. The Italian side are to be offering the 21-year-old midfielder €4 million per season.
Source: Mundo Deportivo

Barca eye Otamendi & Jackson Martinez

Barcelona are said to have sent scouts to watch 25-year-old defender Nicolas Otamendi and 27-year-old attacker Jackson Martinez in Porto's clash with Nacional at the weekend.
Source: A Bola

Napoli looking at Gonalons

Eager to improve their defensive side of their game, Napoli are interested in signing 24-year-old Lyon anchorman Maxime Gonalons.
Source: Tuttosport

Pulis wants Rhodes to lead survival bid
New Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis has targeted Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes as the man to fire the Eagles to safety this season. The Scot would be available for around £7 million.
Source: Daily Mirror

Baines out for a month with toe fracture
Everton will be without star left-back Leighton Baines for up to a month after he suffered a fractured toe. The defender was forced to withdraw early in the second half of the pulsating 3-3 Merseyside derby on Saturday.
Source: The Guardian

Liverpool track Dundee United's 'mini-Messi'
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Dundee United prospect Ryan Gauld. The 17-year-old impressed in his side's win over Partick Thistle, racking up four assists and could be available for £6 million.
Source: Daily Mirror

Monreal ponders Arsenal future

Nacho Monreal may leave Arsenal in January in the search for first-team football as he aims to make Spain's World Cup squad. The 27-year-old has struggled for minutes thanks to the form of Kieran Gibbs and is being targeted by Spanish clubs.
Source: Daily Mirror


 

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Lukaku considering Chelsea exit
The striker, on loan at Everton, says he has not heard from anyone at Stamford Bridge in a couple of months and has to do what is best for his career


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Inter have the best attack in Italy - Palacio
Amid rumours that the club's new owner is looking to splash out on a striker in the upcoming transfer window, the Argentine says no one else is needed


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Moyes: Man Utd won't panic in January
The Red Devils boss says he is keeping an open mind, but insists there is no point discussing Leighton Baines if Everton decide not to sell him


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From the world's shrewdest transfer guru to quitting Milan - the fall of Adriano Galliani
The Rossoneri CEO was once lauded as the best in the business, but his fall from grace is now complete after he announced his resignation on Friday


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Ancelotti refuses to risk Ronaldo against Valladolid
The Portugal star will not feature at the Bernabeu, while the former PSG coach has stressed that he does not have a problem with Sergio Ramos, who was sent off in midweek


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Baines has not played his last game for Everton, insists Martinez
The Spaniard says the Toffees cannot allow their best players to leave if they are going to challenge for honours and is hoping to strengthen his squad in January


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AC Milan CEO Galliani to stand down next month
The 69-year-old has revealed that he will resign from his position in the near future, signalling the end of an era at San siro


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Monaco keeping tabs on Juventus defender Bonucci
The Stade Louis II outfit are keen to strengthen their back four and have added the Biaconeri centre-back to their shortlist of summer transfer targets


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'A genius or a fraud' - Tottenham still searching for answers over under-pressure Villas-Boas
The Portuguese is under mounting pressure ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United after the humiliating 6-0 defeat at City left Spurs ninth in the Premier League table


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Manchester United ready to resist Juventus loan offer for Nani
The Bianconeri want to sign a right-sided outside forward when the transfer window opens, but the Premier League champions are unwilling to entertain a temporary deal


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Cuadrado eager for Fiorentina success despite Bayern Munich rumours
The Colombian has stressed he is determined to fight for trophies with Vincenzo Montella's side irrespective of reported interest from top clubs in Europe


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Burdisso: I could leave Roma to win World Cup place
The Argentine has been on the fringes of Rudi Garcia's team this term and is intent on winning back his place in the Albiceleste set-up before the summer


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Borini wants Serie A return in January, says agent
An injury soon after moving to Liverpool pushed the striker down the pecking order, while first-team chances have not been forthcoming while on loan at Sunderland


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PSG: Blanc deserves longer contract
The club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi thinks his head coach has earned an extension to his current deal, but refused to divulge details of talks between the two


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'No player in the world like Xabi Alonso' - Arbeloa
The defender, who scored a rare goal on Wednesday as los Blancos romped into the last 16 of the Champions League, also had words of praise for coach Carlo Ancelotti


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'I'm taking the ball home for my son' - Vidal revels in first Juventus hat-trick
The Chilean admitted after netting a treble in Wednesday's crucial Champions League win that he is very close to signing a new contract with the club



 

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Maldini will become new AC Milan technical director
Paolo Maldini will become AC Milan's new technical director following the resignation of Adriano Galliani. An announcement is expected next week to confirm this officially.
Source: Sky Sport 24

Barca eye January Vertonghen move
Barcelona are set to bolster their defence in January with the signing of Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen, having failed to sign a centre-back throughout last summer.
Source: Sport

Chelsea & Man City monitor Sergio Ramos
Both Chelsea and Manchester City have been alerted to the ongoing row between Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos, who was sent off against Galatasaray in midweek.
Source: Daily Mirror

Lukaku made verbal transfer request

Romelu Lukaku made a verbal transfer request in an attempt to leave Chelsea permanently before the transfer deadline closed.
Source: The Guardian

Donovan to join Everton on loan
Landon Donovan is set to return to Everton for a third loan spell in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Everton move for McGeady
Everton are set to sign Aiden McGeady, who has fallen out fo favour with Spartak Moscow, in January.
Source: Daily Mail

Morata or Jese set for loan move
Either Alvaro Morata or Jese Rodriguez is set to leave Real Madrid on loan in the January transfer window due to their limited opportunities at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Source: Punto Pelota

Messi receives €25m-a-year offer
Lionel Messi's loyalty for Barcelona is set to be tested by a lucrative €25 million-a-year offer from a country close to Spain geographically.
Source: Punto Pelota

Perez ready to cut Ramos ties
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is prepared to part ways with defender Sergio Ramos for a sum of €65 million after their the deterioration of their relationship.
Source: Cadena SER

Moyes assistants scout Reus
Manchester United boss David Moyes has sent his assistants Steve Round and Jimmy Lumsden to scout Dortmund attacker Marco Reus, but the Red Devils are unwilling to include Shinji Kagawa in any bid.
Source: The Times

Vidal to extend his contract with Juventus
Vidal will extend his contract with Juventus until 2017 with an option until 2018. The Chilean midfielder will be handed a salary of €4.5 million-per-season plus bonuses.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

Allegri's future options: Italy, Lazio or Napoli
Allegri will leave Milan at the end of the season and can start to focus on the future. His name has been linked to the Italian national team, and Lazio, while Napoli are also an option depending on Benitez's results.
Source: Tuttosport

Menez to remain with PSG until end of season
General director Jean-Claude Blanc indicates the winger has to stay for now. Menez doesn't have an offer to extend his contract beyond this season, so can negotiate an end-of-season move from January.
Source: Le Parisien

Roma interested in Pastore
Javier Pastore spent a weekend in Rome and had contact with Sabatini. Roma want him, but the problem is his high salary, so the club are plotting a loan until June which gives them time to negotiate a deal.
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport

Chelsea keen on Rakitic
Chelsea have joined Liverpool and Manchester in the pursuit of Sevilla star Ivan Rakitic.
Source: Daily Mirror

Arsenal pip Roma to Sanabria
Arsenal are expected to trigger the £2.5 million release clause of 17-year-old Barcelona B striker Antonio Sanabria in January.
Source: Daily Mail

Arsenal to scout Dundee United sensation Gauld
Arsenal scouts will be present at Tannadice on Friday evening to monitor 17-year-old Dundee United starlet Ryan Gauld against Kilmarnock.
Source: Daily Mail

Liverpool open Montoya talks
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has flown to Spain to begin talks with Barcelona over the possible January signing of full-back Martin Montoya.
Source: Guardian

Gignac among West Ham targets
Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac is one of several names on West Ham's January transfer targets list as Sam Allardyce looks to sign a forward.
Source: Daily Mirror

Ganso set for Milan move
Sao Paulo are hoping to rejig their squad ahead of next season following their Copa Sudamericana exit. One player who set to be moved on is Ganso, who could go to AC Milan.
Source: Globoesporte

Newcastle & Celtic keen on Hahn
Newcastle have informed FC Dordrecht about their interest in 21-year old goalkeeper Warner Hahn. Feyenoord, Celtic, FC Utrecht and ADO Den Haag are also keen on the young shot stopper.
Source: Algemeen Dagblad

Atletico Madrid target Osvaldo

Atletico Madrid are already planning the next transfer window. The Southampton striker, who already played for Espanyol in La Liga, is their main target. Atletico would be interested in an initial loan deal.
Source: The Sun

Chelsea hold Jackson Martinez talks
Chelsea have held talks with the agent of Jackson Martinez ahead of a €36 million (£30m) move for the Porto star in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Luis Enrique lined up to succeed Villas-Boas
Tottenham have lined up former Roma head coach Luis Enrique as a replacement for Andre Villas-Boas if the club's poor form continues, with Michael Laudrup seen as another alternative.
Source: Daily Mail

Spurs poised to move for Salah
Tottenham are lining up a January bid for Mohamed Salah after Franco Baldini watched the Basel star in the victory over Chelsea on Tuesday.
Source: Daily Mirror

Liverpool renew move for Bertrand

Liverpool will make a new attempt to sign Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand in January following the injury to Jose Enrique.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Ter Stegen deal to have exit clause
Borussia Monchengladbach have offered Barcelona target Marc-Andre ter Stegen a new four-year contract with a pay rise of €1 million, but it includes an exit clause of €15m.
Source: Sport Bild

Ballon d'Or: Fifa cancel Ribery photoshoot
Fifa have cancelled a planned photoshoot with Franck Ribery. The photos were supposed to be shown after his possible Ballon d'Or-win, but that was before Ronaldo scored four goals against Sweden and Fifa extended the voting period.
Source: Le Monde

Thiago Motta close to extending PSG contract
PSG midfielder Thiago Motta is set to sign a new deal for one additional year until 2016, with an wage increase. The deal should be signed before the New Year.
Source: Le Parisien

Bayer Leverkusen want Michal Kadlec back
The Czech leftback is not part of Fenerbahce's starting XI regularly and could return to his former club Bayer Leverkusen, who are interested in completing the transfer in winter.
Source: Rheinische Post


 

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Stoke City boss Hughes reveals Deulofeu enquiry
The Welshman, who took over from Tony Pulis at the Britannia Stadium in the summer, had hoped to sign the promising Barcelona youngster alongside Marc Muniesa


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Richards considering Manchester City exit
The 25-year-old defender has made just six appearances all season and, although he would prefer to stay at the Etihad Stadium, admits he may seek first-team football elsewhere


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Pardew urges Cabaye to rethink move away from Newcastle
The midfielder was key in his side's victory over West Brom and the Magpies boss thinks there is enough quality in the dressing room to keep the Frenchman at St James' Park


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Meyer signs Schalke contract extension
The 18-year-old has recently been linked with both Chelsea and Fiorentina but he has committed himself to Die Knappen until 2018


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Ogbonna: I'm a Juventino now
The 25-year-old defender found it difficult to leave the Granata for the Old Lady during the summer but says he felt right at home as soon as he arrived at Juventus Stadium


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Perez: Ronaldo will finish career at Real Madrid
The Blancos supremo does not believe that there is any chance of the Portugal international leaving Los Blancos, while he is also enthused by the arrival of Gareth Bale


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Berlusconi: Galliani not leaving AC Milan
The 69-year-old announced on Friday that he would be leaving his post after 27 years at San Siro but the ex-Prime Minister claims he will form a partnership with daughter Barbera


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Blanc hints at January swoop amid Pogba rumours
The 48-year-old has stated his intentions in possibly bringing in a midfielder with the Juventus star linked with les Parisiens in recent weeks

 

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Spurs line up January Rossi move
Tottenham are hoping to tempt Fiorentina into selling Giuseppe Rossi with a massive €36 million (£30m) bid in January.
Source: The People

Barcelona insist on Zuniga
Tata Martino has wanted Napoli's Juan Camilo Zuniga to join him at Barcelona since the summer and is ready to make a January move for the presently injured wing-back.
Source: Fichajes.net

Ashley Cole weighs up MLS switch
Ashley Cole is considering leaving Chelsea for MLS, with New York Red Bulls understood to be moving for the defender.
Source: The People

Hiddink among Spurs job candidates
Guus Hiddink has been identified as a potential replacement for Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas, with Fabio Capello also linked to the job.
Source: Daily Mirror

Dempsey wanted for Premier League loan
Clint Dempsey is wanted by a number of Premier League clubs - including Fulham and West Ham - for a January loan return to England.
Source: Daily Mirror

Di Maria could leave Madrid in January
Sources claim Angel Di Maria is unhappy with a lack of playing time at Real Madrid and his agent, Jorge Mendes, is working on an exit plan. Monaco are said to be interested in signing the Argentine winger.
Source: El Confidencial

Madrid join PSG in race for Pogba
Paris Saint-Germain will face competition from Real Madrid as the European giants rival each other for the signature of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, who said to be a major transfer target for both sides.
Source: L'Equipe

Chelsea & Man City monitor Sergio Ramos
Both Chelsea and Manchester City have been alerted to the ongoing row between Real Madrid and Sergio Ramos, who was sent off against Galatasaray in midweek.
Source: Daily Mirror

Lukaku made verbal transfer request
Romelu Lukaku made a verbal transfer request in an attempt to leave Chelsea permanently before the transfer deadline closed.
Source: The Guardian

Donovan to join Everton on loan
Landon Donovan is set to return to Everton for a third loan spell in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Everton move for McGeady
Everton are set to sign Aiden McGeady, who has fallen out fo favour with Spartak Moscow, in January.
Source: Daily Mail

 

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Martinez: Heitinga could leave Everton in January
The Dutchman's only two games this season have come in the Capital One Cup, with a defensive partnership of Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin preferred by the manager


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Alaba signs new Bayern deal
The Austria international has signed a new contract that expires in 2018 and is happy to have committed his future to the Bavarian giants


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Bayern patient over Robben contract renewal
The Dutchman's current contract runs until the summer of 2015, but both player and club are happy to put discussions over a new deal on the back burner


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Sergio Ramos: I do not want to leave Real Madrid
The Spain international has laughed off rumours that he wants to leave his current club and added that his relationship with Florentino Perez is fine


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Vidal set to sign Juventus extension, says Marotta
The Bianconeri director has revealed that the midfielder will sign a contract renewal shortly, while has stressed Paul Pogba is going nowhere


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Aguero doesn't want to join Madrid - Pellegrini
The striker is reported to be the subject of a summer bid from Real Madrid, but the Chilean, who coached at the Bernabeu, does not expect the Argentina star to leave the club

 

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Arsenal bid for Pato
Arsenal have begun negotiations over a January move for Alexandre Pato. The Gunners have made an official bid of €8 million (£6.6m) for the former AC Milan striker but Corinthians want closer to €12m (£9.9m).
Source: Lance!

Roma to bid for Barca starlet
Roma are set to make a move for Barcelona youngster Tonny Sanabria, who has also attracted suitors from Arsenal. Coach Tata Martino tried to convince the Paraguay international that his future was at Camp Nou but to no avail.
Source: Sport

Pulis eyes Jelavic move
Everton striker Nikica Jelavic is among Tony Pulis' January transfer targets as he aims to keep Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with Mahamadou Diarra also linked to Selhurst Park.
Source: Daily Mail

Liverpool send scouts to watch Brazilian Everton
Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Cruzeiro's Everton Ribeiro, who has also recently been linked with Manchester United.
Source: Daily Mail

Corinthians want Rafinha
Corinthians are set to offer Rafinha, whose Bayern Munich contract expires at the end of the current season, a return to his homeland and have opened up talks with his agent over a possible move.
Source: Lance!

Cisse set for France return
Djibril Cisse has a contract with Kuban Krasnodar the expires in 2014, yet he wants to return to Ligue 1. Lyon, Saint-Etienne, Montpellier and Ajaccio are interested by the former France striker.
Source: Le 10 Sport

Napoli monitoring Draxler and Farfan
Napoli sent scout Maurizio Micheli to watch Schalke starlet Julian Draxler and Peru international Jefferson Farfan.
Source: Corriere dello Sport

Wigan sack Coyle
Wigan are understood to have sacked manager Owen Coyle after a third home defeat in as many games in all competitions.
Source: Various

Leeds next for Chalobah
Chelsea youngster Nathaniel Chalobah is wanted by Leeds on loan in January, when his spell with Nottingham Forest finishes.
Source: Daily Mirror

Sergio Agüero is Real Madrid’s top target next summer
Carlo Ancelotti wants a new striker. Florentino Perez is plotting a £48million for Sergio Agüero.
Source: The Sun


 

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Mourinho: Only I will decide Lukaku's future
The Chelsea manager has dismissed the Everton loanee claims that he was forced out of Stamford Bridge, before hinting that Manchester United and Tottenham are out of the title race


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Phelan on brink of being appointed Wigan manager
The former Manchester United No.2 is close to agreeing a deal to replace Owen Coyle following talks with the Championship club after leapfrogging above Neil Lennon and Ian Holloway


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Mulumbu denies wanting to leave West Brom
The Congolese midfielder insists that he did not say that Arsenal were interested in signing him and also rejected the claim that he criticised his Baggies team-mates


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Manchester United fans should be patient with Fellaini, says Phil Neville
As the midfielder prepares to face former side Everton on Wednesday, the Red Devils coach has claimed that a goal would do wonders for the Belgian's confidence


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Tello gives Barca ultimatum: Play me or I'll leave
The Catalans forward is fed up with playing a bit-part role, though fellow Camp Nou back-up Martin Montoya is keen to open talks over a new deal


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Vidal extends Juventus contract
The Chile international had reportedly been targeted by the likes of Real Madrid last summer but is now set to continue in Turin for at leat another four years


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Rodgers rules out January spending spree
The Northern Irishman insists he will give players already at Anfield the chance to impress as injuries and inconsistency threaten to derail Liverpool's top-four charge


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Wenger denies Arsenal interest in Morata and Pato
The Frenchman distanced himself from speculation he had approached Real Madrid over a loan deal for the Spain Under-21 star and also refuted reports of a bid for the Brazilian


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Pellegrini rules out Dzeko exit in January
The striker has started nine of his 14 appearances in all competitions this season and is being tracked by a host of European clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Inter and Roma


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Juventus don't need to spend in January - Marotta
The Bianconeri CEO says there will be numerous contract renewals coming up in Turin, while ruling out the exits of star players


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Ter Stegen to decide on future in next few days
The goalkeeper has been persistently linked with a move to Barcelona and he insists that a choice will be made imminently over whether he will stay or go


 

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Liverpool & Man Utd on Pedro alert
Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring Barcelona forward Pedro, who is ready to leave the Spanish champions next summer.
Source: Daily Mirror

Guarin is Barcelona back-up plan
Barcelona are ready to make a move for Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin if they are unable to land their preferred midfield target - Atletico Madrid's Koke.
Source: AS

Chelsea consider Ranocchia bid
Chelsea are lining up a January move for Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia.
Source: Daily Mirror

Berbatov wants Fulham exit
Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov wants to leave the club in January. Turkish side Trabzonspor are interested in the 32-year-old.
Source: Daily Mirror

Liverpool line up January move for Ings
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has made Burnley striker Danny Ings his priority signing in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Seedorf to take Doria to Milan
Clarence Seedorf is set to start his coaching career at AC Milan next term and could take current Botafogo team-mate Doria, one of the highest rated young defenders in Brazil, with him.
Source: Tuttosport

Barcelona join Cuadrado race
Barcelona have joined the race for Fiorentina midfielder Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, but they face competition from Juventus and Bayern Munich.
Source: Tuttomercatweb.com

Bayern Munich keen on Salah
Bayern Munich have joined the list of admirers for Basel star Mohamed Salah following his exploits against the Chelsea in the Champions League. They face competition from Juventus and Tottenham amongst others.
Source: Münchner Abendzeitung

Rossi on Tottenham radar
Giuseppe Rossi has attracted the interest of Tottenham Hotspur with his fine performances for Fiorentina in the opening months of the 2013-14 campaign.
Source: Express

Fiorentina & Napoli after Heitinga
Fiorentina and Napoli are closely monitoring the situation of John Heitinga as the Dutchman has set his sights on a winter transfer due to his lack of playing time at Everton.
Source: Voetbal International

Gignac wants Marseille stay
Andre-Pierre Gignac has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Olympique de Marseille this winter as he does not want to harm his chances of making France's World Cup squad.
Source: L'Equipe

Arsenal to sign Morata on loan
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign striker Alvaro Morata on a six-month loan deal in January.
Source: Daily Express

Man Utd consider moves for Baines, Herrera & Gundogan
Manchester United are considering bids in January for Everton left-back Leighton Baines, Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Man Utd not planning immediate Rooney talks

Manchester United will not open contract talks with Wayne Rooney before the end of the year. The striker's current deal keeps him at Old Trafford until 2015.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Cole wants Chelsea stay
Ashley Cole is desperate to stay at Chelsea and secure a new contract with Jose Mourinho's side.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Liverpool keen on Ola John

Liverpool are considering making a move for Benfica winger Ola John, who has lost his starting berth at the Portuguese giants.
Source: Record


 

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Man Utd & Dortmund battle for Matic
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are both preparing moves for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Source: Daily Mirror

Barcelona scout Ramsey
Barcelona have sent scouts to monitor Aaron Ramsey in his last four Arsenal matches as well as his two appearances for Wales against Belgium and Macedonia.
Source: Daily Mail

Bayern chase Cuadrado
Bayern Munich are considering making a move for Fiorentina attacker Juan Cuadrado at the end of the season. The Colombia international could cost in excess of €30 million.
Source: Sport

Chelsea target Falcao loan
Chelsea are lining up a January loan move for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao.
Source: Daily Star

Atletico Madrid want Mata & De Bruyne

Atletico Madrid are lining up a double swoop for Chelsea midfielders Juan Mata and Kevin De Bruyne.
Source: Daily Star

Man Utd prepare £16m Koke bid
Manchester United are preparing a £16 million bid for Koke which will activate the Atletico Madrid midfielder’s release clause.
Source: Daily Star

Liverpool close in on Berisha
Liverpool are closing in on Halmstads BK striker Valmir Berisha.
Source: Daily Mirror

Man Utd to sell Young & Anderson in January
Manchester United are planning to offload Ashley Young and Anderson in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Valencia keen on Aspas loan

Valencia are keen to sign Liverpool forward Iago Aspas on loan in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Hiddink rejected PSG last summer
Guus Hiddink turned down a big-money offer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. The Dutch manager had a job at Anzhi at that point, but left the Russian club after the start of this season.
Source: Voetbal International

Manchester United prepare Sneijder offer
Manchester United are keen to sign an attacking midfielder and Galatasaray star Wesley Sneijder is his main target. United are ready to pay €14,5 million for the Dutch playmaker, while Nani and Valencia could also be included in the deal.
Source: The Guardian

Madrid wants Khedira to extend
Despite the German midfielder's current knee injury, Real Madrid are hopeful that Sami Khedira will sign a contract extension with the Spanish club that would tie the 26-year-old to the Santiago Bernabeu until 2018.
Source: Marca

Celtic and Crystal Palace keen on Forde
Millwall goalkeeper David Forde is attracting interest from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic and English Premier League outfit Crystal Palace with his contract nearing expiry.
Source: Irish Independent

Schalke keen on Arsenal goalkeeper Fabianski
Schalke are hopeful of luring Lukasz Fabianski away from Arsenal as they aim to sign a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2014-15 campaign.
Source: Fakt

Lukaku targeted by Barcelona
Barcelona are looking into the possibility of signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. The on-loan Everton forward has scored eight goals in 13 games so far this season.
Source: Sport

Vitesse after Bayern youngster Weihrauch
Patrick Weihrauch could be on his way out of Bayern Munich as Eredivisie leaders Vitesse have shown an interest in signing the 19-year-old striker.
Source: Transferboulevard

Aguero on Barcelona's radar
A Barcelona delegation of Sandro Rosell and Andoni Zubizarreta aim to take Sergio Aguero from Manchester City next summer for a fee exceeding £50 million.
Source: Sport

Arsenal & Chelsea to battle it out for Rabiot
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has attracted the interest of Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea. The youngster has a contract with the Ligue 1 champions until June 2015.
Source: Le Parisien

PSG offer Lucas to Inter
Inter are keen to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Ezequiel Lavezzi on loan, but the Ligue 1 champions are keen to hold on to the Argentine and have offered Lucas instead.
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport

Guarin is Barcelona back-up plan
Barcelona are ready to make a move for Inter midfielder Fredy Guarin if they are unable to land their preferred midfield target - Atletico Madrid's Koke.
Source: AS


 

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Suarez vindicated for staying at Liverpool, says Rodgers
The Northern Irishman feels that his star forward is now "up there with the top players in the world", after putting his attempts to secure a summer transfer behind him


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Sammer: Rafinha will stay at Bayern
The Brazilian defender had been expected to see his first-team opportunities limited this term but is now likely to pen a contract extension beyond the summer of 2014


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Zanetti keen to continue Inter 'adventure'
The 40-year-old is expected to retire at the end of the season and he makes no secret about the fact that he would like to find another role for himself at Appiano Gentile


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Alonso renewal the perfect Christmas gift, says Ancelotti
The Italian is full of praise for the experienced midfielder and wants him to stay put, while he has stressed that Cristiano Ronaldo remains their first choice for set-pieces


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Reina would be 'happy' to return to Barcelona
The Blaugrana youth academy holds the Catalan club in the highest esteem, but is keen to stress that he is loving life at Napoli, where he is currently on loan from Liverpool


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Courtois wants Chelsea talks before World Cup
The Belgium international, who is currently in his third consecutive season on loan to Atletico Madrid, does not want to travel to Brazil with his Blues prospects still unclear


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Borini excited to face old club Chelsea
The Liverpool striker, on loan at Sunderland for the season, has not played against his old side before and hopes to be involved in front of the Black Cats' vocal home crowd


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Pique wants end to comparisons with Guardiola's Barcelona
The Spain international concedes that the Blaugrana are not as strong as they were in 2009 but says that it is time to move on and focus on the future


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Rodgers looks to Aspas & Alberto to lift Liverpool
With the Reds looking short on options up front, the Northern Irishman wants his Spanish summer signings to step up after taking some time to adapt to life in the Premier League


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Buffon: Pogba will renew Juventus contract
The France international has reportedly piqued the interest of Real Madrid but his skipper is adamant that the 20-year-old is poised to extend his stay in Turin


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Agent: Berbatov wants Fulham exit in January
The former Tottenham and Manchester United striker wants to quit Craven Cottage during the next transfer window, his representative reveals


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Lavezzi would be 'useful' Inter addition, says Mazzarri
The Argentine has been linked with a return to Serie A in January but the San Siro coach believes any move would be complicated


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De Bruyne set for Mourinho talks over Chelsea future
The Belgian's agent has told Goal that the midfielder is keen for more first-team opportunities but will speak to his coach before deciding if he will move on loan in January


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'2013 has been my golden year' - Pogba
The France international is keen to build on a year of great personal success by winning a second Scudetto - but remained quiet over talk of a new contract

 

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Man Utd & Dortmund battle for Matic
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are both preparing moves for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Source: Daily Mirror

Barcelona scout Ramsey
Barcelona have sent scouts to monitor Aaron Ramsey in his last four Arsenal matches as well as his two appearances for Wales against Belgium and Macedonia.
Source: Daily Mail

Wanyama ruled out for six weeks
Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama has been ruled out for six weeks after chipping a bone in his leg.
Source: Daily Mail

Falcao could leave Monaco in January
The Colombian striker has told his agent that he wants to leave Monaco in this upcoming transfer window. He only arrived at the French team in July.
Source: Fox Sports

Real Madrid target Suarez and Coutinho
Real Madrid are looking for an attacker and they will try to sign Luis Suarez next summer. Moreover, they want to sign his Liverpool team-mate Philippe Coutinho too, to compete with Isco.
Source: Sport

PSV talent eyes transfer to Italy
Ruben Bentancourt hopes that he can leave PSV for a Serie A club. The 20-year-old Uruguayan striker failed to make an impact at the Eindhoven club and his agent claims that there is interest from Italy.
Source: Eindhovens Dagblad

Gundogan closing in on Real Madrid move
The current contract of the Borussia Dortmund star ends in 2015 and, at the moment, it doesn't look like he's going to renew it. German media have suggested he is moving closer to Real Madrid move.
Source: Marca

Bayern chase Cuadrado

Bayern Munich are considering making a move for Fiorentina attacker Juan Cuadrado at the end of the season. The Colombia international could cost in excess of €30 million.
Source: Sport

Chelsea target Falcao loan
Chelsea are lining up a January loan move for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao.
Source: Daily Star

Atletico Madrid want Mata & De Bruyne
Atletico Madrid are lining up a double swoop for Chelsea midfielders Juan Mata and Kevin De Bruyne.
Source: Daily Star

Man Utd prepare £16m Koke bid
Manchester United are preparing a £16 million bid for Koke which will activate the Atletico Madrid midfielder’s release clause.
Source: Daily Star

Liverpool close in on Berisha
Liverpool are closing in on Halmstads BK striker Valmir Berisha.
Source: Daily Mirror

 

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Moyes open to January additions at Manchester United
Marouane Fellaini's move to Old Trafford was the Scot's sole piece of business during the summer, so he is prepared to strengthen next month


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Bonera: Kaka better now than he was when he left AC Milan
The Brazilian was considered at the peak of his powers when he joined Los Blancos at 27 but the veteran defender says the attacking midfielder has developed in the interim


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Lavezzi in the dark over Inter link
The Argentine has struggled to justify his €30 million price tag since arriving at the Parc des Princes from Napoli last year but says he does not know if he is bound for San Siro


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Real Madrid prepare sensational January move for Suarez
The Spanish giants are willing to pay up to £60 million to land the Liverpool star as they look to bolster their attacking line-up to challenge for La Liga and the Champions League


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Morata laughs off Real Madrid exit rumours
The promising striker is keen to stay at his current club and fight for his place despite reports linking him with a move to Arsenal


 

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Liverpool to offer Suarez stunning new contract
Liverpool are set to smash their pay structure in order to keep Luis Suarez at Anfield. The Reds want to make the striker one of the Premier League's top earners with a new contract offer.
Source: Daily Mirror

Monaco want €95m from Chelsea for Falcao
Monaco have told Chelsea they need to pay €95 million (£80m) for Radamel Falcao. The Ligue 1 club would alternatively accept a swap deal including Demba Ba or Fernando Torres.
Source: Daily Star

Real Madrid eye Suarez bid
Real Madrid are confident of signing Liverpool striker Luis Suarez next summer and are prepared to spend up to €54 million (£45m) for the Uruguay international.
Source: Evening Standard

Leverkusen interested in Ginter
Freiburg's Matthias Ginter, one of the Bundesliga's most promising young defenders, may leave the club in the summer, with Bayer Leverkusen said to be interested in signing the 19-year-old.
Source: Express

Sidney Sam to join Schalke
Bayer Leverkusen winger Sidney Sam is said to have sealed a summer move to Schalke at a fee of €2.5 million. Reports claim the Germany international will sign a three-year contract.
Source: Bild

Handanovic key to Jovetic signing
Manchester City do not want to allow Stevan Jovetic to leave in January, but if they are promised Samir Handanovic by Inter then they could allow him to depart.
Source: Tuttosport

Wenger to snub Bendtner offers
Arsene Wenger will reject any offers for Nicklas Bendtner in January and will consider giving the Arsenal striker a new deal if he performs in the final six months of his contract.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Porto target Anderson loan
Porto are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Anderson on loan in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Fabianski considers Schalke move
Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is considering a move to Schalke in January. The German club are interested in the Pole after losing faith in Timo Hildebrand.
Source: Daily Mail

Everton want McGeady
Everton will attempt to sign Aiden McGeady on a pre-contract agreement in January. The 27-year-old's contract with Spartak Moscow expires at the end of the season.
Source: The Guardian


 

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Everton could extend Deulofeu loan from Barcelona, reveals Martinez
The young attacking midfielder, who scored the equalising goal against Arsenal on Sunday, has surprised the Toffees boss with his quick adaptation to English football


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Cabaye: Who doesn't want to play for Paris Saint-Germain?
The France international is unaware of any official approach from the Ligue 1 giants but suggests that he would be keen on a switch to the Parc des Princes in the future


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Villas-Boas to leave Tottenham by the summer
The Spurs chairman is considering Glenn Hoddle as a replacement for the Portuguese coach, who was unhappy with the club's purchases in the summer transfer market


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Mourinho rules out January replacements for misfiring forwards
The coach won't dip into the transfer market even though he feels his side would be top were it not for Samuel Eto'o, Fernando Torres and Demba Ba's failings in front of goal


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Ronaldo: Bale will help us win trophies
The Blancos superstar is delighted with the way in which the Wales international has fully recovered from a difficult start to his Santiago Bernabeu career


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I'm not under pressure to buy in January, insists Manchester United boss Moyes
The Scot says that he is open to adding to his squad in the winter window but reiterates that he will take his time and assess potential signings


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Robben set for Bayern Munich contract extension - Rummenigge
The 58-year-old is delighted with the Dutchman's form this season and is set to offer him a new deal, despite the winger's current absence through injury


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Anderson asks Villas-Boas for Tottenham transfer
The Manchester United midfielder is desperate to leave Old Trafford ahead of next summer's World Cup in Brazil, with the likes of Porto and Fulham potential destinations


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Leonardo: PSG did everything to sign Ronaldo
The club's former sporting director says Paul Pogba was one of the other few players he couldn't lure to the French capital when in charge


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Grenier: I will not leave Lyon
The France international midfielder admits being tempted by offers in the summer but eventually signed a new contract instead and is happy to stay at the Ligue 1 club


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Ancelotti: Di Maria will not leave Real Madrid
The Blancos boss insists that the Argentina international is going nowhere, amidst reports linking the allegedly frustrated winger with a move to Monaco


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Manchester City set to offer Nasri two-year extension
The France international will remain on the same €180,000-a-week terms as his current deal and is set for talks in the New Year before putting pen to paper


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Anigo temporarily replaces Baup as Marseille boss
The club's sporting director will take charge until the winter break after president Vincent Labrune spoke of the need for a "psychological shock" to turn around the team's form


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West Brom jump ahead of Newcastle in Zaha loan race
The Manchester United winger will be allowed to leave Old Trafford on loan in January, with several clubs interested, but the youngster favours a move to the Hawthorns


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Arsenal consider Morata loan if Suarez joins Real Madrid
The Liga giants are plotting a move for the Liverpool star and Arsene Wenger hopes to take advantage by snapping up the highly-rated youngster


 

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PSV chasing Luuk de Jong
PSV confirmed their interest to the agent of Luuk de Jong. The Dutch club want to sign the striker for the rest of the season from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Source: Voetbal International

Leandro Damiao is Santos bound
Internacional forward Leandro Damiao is close to signing for Santos. The Sao Paulo club will pay €3 million plus a player (maybe Arouca) to land the striker.
Source: Globoesporte

Di Maria still a Monaco target
The Real Madrid winger remains in the plans of Monaco. His place in the Blancos team is in doubt with Gareth Bale's performances, so the Argentine could leave the Bernabeu in January for €35 million.
Source: Fichajes.com

Sekou Cisse attracts foreign clubs
Sekou Cisse is out of contract at Feyenoord after this season and there is a lot of interest for him. Stuttgart, Hoffenheim, Ajaccio, Toulouse and Olympique Lyonnais would like to sign the Ivorian attacker.
Source: Sport Ivoire

Arsenal interested in Klaassen
The good performances of Davy Klaassen at Ajax has led to interest from Arsenal in the attacking midfielder. There were Gunner scouts in the Amsterdam ArenA on Saturday, when Klaassen scored three goals.
Source: Algemeen Dagblad

Atletico Madrid keen on Cristante
Atletico Madrid could make a loan offer for AC Milan youngster Bryan Cristante if they fail to lure Kevin De Bruyne away from Chelsea this winter.
Source: Sky Sport Italia

Wolfsburg target Schar & Salah
Wolfsburg are considering making a move for Basel duo Fabian Schar and Mohamed Salah as they are looking to add to their ranks come January.
Source: Bild

Chelsea plot £10m Zouma move
Chelsea are preparing a £10 million offer for St-Etienne centre-back Kurt Zouma.
Source: Daily Mirror

Real Madrid want Aguero ahead of Suarez
Real Madrid are prioritising a move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero ahead of Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.
Source: Daily Star

Everton line up Finnbogason offer
Everton are set to make a January move for Heerenveen striker Alfred Finnbogason.
Source: Daily Mirror

Arsenal target Mitroglou
Arsenal are lining up a January bid for Olympiakos striker Konstantinos Mitroglou in order to provide cover for Olivier Giroud.
Source: Daily Star

Chelsea set to launch £60m Falcao bid
Chelsea are set to submit a £60 million offer for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao.
Source: Daily Star

Arsenal & Liverpool hunting Hamburg's Calhanoglu
The young starlet is one of the shining lights at Hamburg but could leave during the winter break. Arsenal and Liverpool sent scouts to watch his performance on Saturday against Augsburg.
Source: The Sunday People

Diego Ribas agrees Santos deal

Diego Ribas from Wolfsburg has agreed a tranfer to Santos in January. His contract expires at the end of the season but the Brazilian wants to leave the club in winter. Now Diego has to find an agreement with Wolfsburg.
Source: ESPN

Barcelona track Mangala & Otamendi
Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation of Porto duo Eliaquim Mangala & Nicolas Otamendi as they are looking to add some fresh blood to their defence.
Source: Sport

Wenger considers Berbatov move
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Fulham’s want away striker Dimitar Berbatov in January.
Source: Mail on Sunday

Suarez may stall new Liverpool deal

Liverpool will offer Luis Suarez a new contract but the Uruguayan, who is valued at £100 million by his club, will not sign a deal which could scupper a move away next summer.
Source: Mail on Sunday

Newcastle lead race for Zaha

Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha on loan in January.
Source: Mail on Sunday

Man Utd line up €35m Strootman bid
Manchester United are considering a €35 million (£30m) bid in January for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman.
Source: Sunday People

Arsenal to target Coleman
Arsene Wenger will attempt to sign Everton right-back Seamus Coleman if Bacary Sagna fails to agree a new deal with Arsenal.
Source: Sunday People

Arsenal & Liverpool in race for Calhanoglu
Arsenal and Liverpool are vying to sign Hamburg attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu.
Source: Sunday People

Man City to snub Jovetic advances
Manchester City will reject all offers from Serie A clubs wanting to take Stevan Jovetic on loan in January. Inter and Roma are among the interested sides.
Source: Sunday Mirror

Cardiff keen on Zaha loan
Cardiff City are keen to secure a loan move for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha in January.
Source: Sunday People

West Brom want Zaha on loan
West Brom want to sign Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha on loan in January.
Source: Sunday Mirror

Monaco want Di Maria

Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria could be moving to Monaco in January. Only Carlo Ancelotti currently stands in the way of a move.
Source: Marca

PSG keen on Cabaye
French champions PSG are keen to make a bid for Newcastle star Yohan Cabaye in January. Laurent Blanc is eager for a deal, particularly because he would be eligible to play in the Champions League.
Source: Mercato365

Monaco to return for Evra in the summer
Monaco will again try to sign Manchester United defender Patrice Evra in the summer.
Source: Daily Mirror

Wenger set for £24m Arsenal deal
Arsene Wenger will sign a new three-year deal at Arsenal worth £24 million next month. The deal is worth £8m a year and will make the Frenchman the second highest paid manager in the Premier League, behind Jose Mourinho.
Source: The Times


 

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Manchester City's Kolarov not a Juventus target, insists Marotta
The Italian champions have dismissed reports that they are considering a swoop for the Serbia international during the winter transfer window


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Roy Keane slams Manchester United duo Ferdinand & Young
The club's treble-winning skipper was highly critical of the veteran centre-back and England winger during his old side's scrappy win over Shakhtar Donetsk at Old Trafford


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Wenger: Signing Ozil made up for missing out on Higuain
The Gunners spent the early part of the summer trying to sign the Argentine striker before his move to Napoli but the French coach is satisfied with how things worked out


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Why AC Milan should be looking at Frank de Boer as a replacement for Allegri
The Dutchman has worked wonders since taking charge of Ajax in 2010 and could revolutionise the Rossoneri, should the Italians decide to part company with their current coach


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Why Celtic have failed in the Champions League this season
The trip to Camp Nou will be the last outing for Neil Lennon's side in Europe this term - but what has gone wrong after the highs of last year?


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Rooney rejects new Manchester United contract talks
The 28-year-old continues to evade the Red Devils' attempts to discuss a new deal as he eyes a move away from Old Trafford, with his current terms due to expire in 2015


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Barcelona starlet Deulofeu in no rush over future
The Everton loanee produced a dazzling cameo performance to snatch a point for the Toffees against Arsenal on Sunday and insists he is not thinking beyond the summer


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Strootman wants to stay at Roma - agent
The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Manchester United for a number of seasons but his representative insists he has no desire to leave the Italian capital anytime soon


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Mourinho expects Cole to sign new Chelsea deal
The England international has fallen below Cesar Azpilicueta in the pecking order in recent weeks, but his manager expects him to remain at Stamford Bridge


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Guardiola tells Manchester City Neuer is not for sale
The Premier League outfit have been linked with a move for the Germany international, but the Bavarians' trainer insists that the 27-year-old is going nowhere


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Kaka targets 100th Milan goal after 'difficult' time at Real Madrid
The attacking midfielder has revealed that he is happy to have put his struggles at the Santiago Bernabeu firmly behind him and is now hoping to reach a Rossoneri milestone


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Benayoun seals QPR switch
The former Liverpool and Chelsea man has put pen to paper on a deal running until the end of the season, with Harry Redknapp revealing his long-term admiration of the Israeli


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Manchester United push for Fulham wonderkids Roberts & Dembele
The Premier League giants have stepped up their charm offensive in a bid to prise two of the most exciting talents in English football away from the west London club


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Ranieri: No problem with Falcao
The Italian has dismissed suggestions that the Colombia international wants to leave the Stade Louis II during the January transfer window


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Real Madrid confident of new Xabi Alonso deal
The Spain international is out of contract in the summer and was unwilling to discuss an extension while he was out injured, but he now looks likely to commit himself to the club


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Thiago: Leaving Barcelona for Bayern the best decision of my life
The gifted midfielder has no regrets over his decision to move to the Bavarian giants and is delighted to have made his comeback after injury


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Bartra optimistic about Barcelona renewal
The centre-back has insisted that he has no intention of departing Catalunya and is keen to make a name for himself at the reigning champions


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Ribeiro: I would suit Manchester United midfield
The Brazilian playmaker, linked with the champions after helping Cruzeiro to their first title in 10 years, believes he would slot seamlessly into the Red Devils' midfield

 

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BREAKING NEWS: Honda will join AC Milan - Galliani
The Japan international has long been linked with a move to the Rossoneri and they have now confirmed the attacking midfielder will join in January

PSG open to Menez departure
Jeremy Menez wants to play with France at the World Cup but needs to leave PSG to get more game time. A switch to Inter or Juventus looks more possible than a return to Monaco at present.
Source: L'Equipe

Lazio turn down approach for Klose
Bayer Leverkusen want to sign Lazio's Miroslav Klose in January, but the Serie A club have turned down their approach. The striker is out of contract next summer.
Source: Corriere dello Sport

Wolfsburg step up their efforts to sign De Bruyne

Wolfsburg still want to sign Chelsea's Kevin de Bruyne. Now they are trying to contact people around him to see if it's possible and how much they would have to pay.
Source: Bild

Arsenal and Liverpool chase Hamburg starlet Calhanoglu
Arsenal are set to make an offer for Hamburg teenager Hakan Calhanoglu but face stiff competition for his services from Liverpool.
Source: Daily Mail

Stoke eyeing move for Luuk de Jong
Stoke City are considering a swoop for Holland international Luuk de Jong in the January transfer window and have been scouting the 23-year-old.
Source: Daily Mirror

Barcelona prepare €35m David Luiz bid
Barcelona will offer Chelsea €35 million for Brazil international David Luiz in the January transfer window.
Source: Daily Star

Monaco to bid €20m for Kompany
Monaco are set to offer Manchester City just over €20 million for defender Vincent Kompany in the January transfer window.
Source: Daily Express

David Luiz was Barcelona bound
Chelsea centre-back David Luiz is said to have been on his way to Barcelona for a fee of €35 million in the summer, but the move was decommissioned by new coach Gerardo Martino.
Source: Sport

Juventus could buy Nainggolan in January
If Juventus qualify for the knock-out rounds fo the Champions League, they will make an offer for Cagliari midfielder Radja Nainggolan. The Serie A champions are hopeful of a loan with a right to buy option for the Belgian.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

Manchester United renew interest in Sneijder
Manchester United are contemplating a move for Wesley Sneijder in the January transfer window. The champions are keen to strengthen their midfield and could prise the Dutchman away for £13 million.
Source: The Guardian

Barcelona to rival Manchester United & Arsenal for Gundogan
Barcelona have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the race for Borussia Dortmund star Ilkay Gundogan.
Source: Daily Mail

Eto'o set for summer MLS move
Samuel Eto'o will leave Chelsea when his contract expires in the summer and move to MLS with Los Angeles Galaxy, DC United and Club Deportivo Chivas all possible destinations.
Source: The Guardian

West Ham to make Diego Milito move
West Ham are to make a move for Diego Milito in the January window. The Inter forward is out of contract in the summer and Sam Allardyce is keen to strengthen his attack.
Source: Daily Mirror

 

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Zanetti eager for Lavezzi to join Inter
The veteran defender believes his compatriot would prove a fantastic signing for the Nerazzurri and admits the forthcoming clashes with Napoli and AC Milan are vital


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Bayer Leverkusen win race to sign wonderkid Brandt
The 17-year-old - hailed as one of Germany's top prospects - has agreed a January move to the BayArena despite being linked with Bayern Munich and Chelsea


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Deulofeu form may preclude loan extension, admits Martinez
The Toffees boss is relaxed about his suspicion that the youngster might actually end up playing too well to be allowed to remain at Goodison Park by his Catalan owners


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Bayern must replace Robben, Ribery & Schweinsteiger, says Lehmann
The former Schalke and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper feels the reigning German champions must accept that time will soon catch up on the star trio


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Manchester United boss Moyes in Madrid for Atletico ace Koke
The Scot travelled to the Spanish capital to assess the 21-year-old midfielder, who only signed a contract extension with the Rojiblancos during the summer


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Manchester United step up pursuit of Inter ace Guarin
The Red Devils are hoping to open talks with the Nerazzurri over a potential €17.8 million deal for the Colombian, who is eligible to play in the last 16 of the Champions League


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Sneijder on Manchester United links: You never know
The Old Trafford outfit are once more rumoured to have targeted the Dutchman to solve their midfield problems, though he insists he is happy with Galatasaray


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Several clubs want Di Maria, says agent
The attacker's Argentine representative Eugenio Lopez has suggested there is bad blood with president Florentino Perez as the player continues to be linked with a move


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Bayern extend Boateng contract
The 25-year-old Roten defender has extended his deal with last season's treble-winners, keeping him at Allianz Arena until 2018


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Chelsea prepare to hijack Arsenal move for Barcelona sensation Sanabria
The London rivals are set to be locked in a battle to capture the 17-year-old Barca B forward, who is expected to leave the Catalan giants after rejecting new terms


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Honda will join AC Milan in January - Galliani
The Japan international has long been linked with a move to the Rossoneri and they have now confirmed the attacking midfielder will arrive at San Siro during the winter break

 

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Chelsea to return for Rooney in the summer

Chelsea will again try to sign Wayne Rooney from Manchester United next summer. The Blues are prepared to move for the England international again but accept he will not move in January.
Source: Daily Mirror

Chelsea ready to swoop for Zouma

Chelsea are ready to offer €15 millions to Saint-Etienne for young defender Kurt Zouma. Monaco are also monitoring the Under-20 world champion.
Source: L'Equipe

Ronaldo to attend Ballon d'Or ceremony

Real Madrid have confirmed to Fifa that Cristiano Ronaldo will attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Source: Cadena Cope

Thiago Motta close to a contract extension

Thiago Motta will sign a new contract for PSG before the final game of the year against Lille. He will add one year onto his present deal, which expires in 2015, and will receive an increased salary. Maxwell and Salvatore Sirigu will follow.
Source: L'Equipe

Arsenal to splash £20m on Griezmann
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to bring Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann to the Emirates in January. The Frenchman is keen on strengthening his attack with any deal costing up to £20m.
Source: Metro

Damiao to make Santos move

Long-term Tottenham target Leandro Damiao is said to have sealed a €13 million move from Internacional to Santos.
Source: FOX Sports

West Ham to make January move for Obafemi Martins

West Ham are keen on signing Obafemi Martins on loan in January. The former Newcastle striker currently plays for Seattle Sounders but could be available in the MLS off-season.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Liverpool eye Toivonen loan
Liverpool are considering a loan move for PSV Eindhoven's Ola Toivonen. The Reds want to sign the 27-year-old on a temporary basis with a view to a permanent move in the summer, if he impresses at Anfield.
Source: Daily Mirror

Arsenal to rival Chelsea for Zouma

Arsenal are set to rival Chelsea for Kurt Zouma. The Blues are keen on signing the French star in January but could face competition from the Gunners.
Source: Daily Mirror

Man Utd up interest in Carvalho

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho after sending scouts to watch the defensive midfielder in action.
Source: Daily Mirror

Moyes scouts Koke in Champions League
Manchester United manager David Moyes was at the Vicente Calderon Stadium to watch Atletico Madrid's Koke during the club's Champions League clash with Porto.
Source: Metro

Mourinho flirting with Draxler-De Bryune switch

Schalke would like to bring Kevin De Bruyne back to Bundesliga. Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho is allegedly thinking of letting the Belgian go - in a swap move for Julian Draxler.
Source: Sport Bild

Spurs looking at Maradona

A report in Spain suggests Tottenham, who are said to be losing patience with Andre Villas-Boas, could be looking at Diego Maradona to take over as the club's manager.
Source: AS

Bayern eye Volland

Bayern Munich are said to be monitoring the situation of Hoffenheim forward Kevin Volland. The 21-year-old is valued in the region of €12 million.
Source: 1899.me


 
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