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Latest Paper Talk
Friday January 9

Lionel Messi is ready to listen if Chelsea or Manchester City offer a staggering £500million package for him to quit Barcelona this summer.
Lukas Podolski has only left Arsenal on loan but does not expect to be returning to the Emirates.
Manchester United have moved a step closer to securing David De Gea on a new five-year contract.
Real Madrid assistant boss Paul Clement is in the frame for the Newcastle job.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson insists he is confident red tape will not scupper a £9.5million deal for Croatia striker Andrej Kramaric.

Manchester United are set to make a fresh £35million bid to land Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels.
Barcelona want Manchester City chiefs Txiki Begiristain and Ferran Soriano to prevent the club going into meltdown - and hope they can lure Manuel Pellegrini back to Spain.
Brendan Rodgers accepts Liverpool cannot compete on wages in the search for a world-class talent to replace Steven Gerrard.
Everton want to sign Aaron Lennon - with the Tottenham winger set to snub moves to rival Premier League clubs.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is on red alert after Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan was given a contract ultimatum.
Garry Monk has told Manchester City that Wilfried Bony can win them the title - as long as they meet Swansea's £30million valuation.
Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has moved to quash speculation that he is keen for a move to Manchester United.
Remi Garde is set to be the first coach interviewed for the Newcastle job.
Danny Ings has given Burnley a huge boost by insisting he won't quit in January.
Paul Lambert has urged Scott Sinclair to quit Manchester City for Aston Villa after insisting he can help rediscover the winger's best form.

Manchester United have moved a step closer to securing David de Gea on a new contract on the very day they confirmed the arrival of his new number two Victor Valdes.
Manchester United are maintaining interest in Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels but his father has rejected the possibility of a move this window
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool will remain an attractive destination for the game's top players even when they lose one of their biggest stars.
Arsenal have gone cool on a deal for Saint Etienne's Loic Perrin after his club asked for £8million for the 29-year-old defender.
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic is poised to wrap up his move to Schalke over the coming days.
Tottenham are willing to make an offer for Burnley striker Danny Ings in this window but Sean Dyche is hopeful he will still see out his contract.
Wolfsburg are lining up a £23million bid for Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle.
Swansea are attempting to sign Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic with the money they get for Wilfried Bony.

David De Gea has been offered a 'double your money' deal by Manchester United to make him one of the highest paid goalkeepers in the world.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has no interest in joining Olympiacos on loan.
Liverpool could make a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Lukas Podolski has slammed Arsene Wenger over his Arsenal exit.
Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko have returned to full training to hand Manchester City's title hopes a major boost.
Newcastle are planning to speak to the first two contenders to replace Alan Pardew this weekend.

Alan Pardew has confessed that managing Newcastle will be "difficult" for his successor at St James's Park because of the club's stringently careful financial and transfer policies.
Arsenal are in pole position to start a bidding war with Liverpool to sign Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette after the Frenchman revealed his dream is to play abroad.
Paulinho can only leave Tottenham if it is on a permanent basis as chairman Daniel Levy refuses to let the Brazilian head out on loan.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday January 10

Real Madrid have made the first move to secure Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea in the summer - for a fee of around £30million - as the long-term successor to Iker Casillas.
Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is interesting Manchester United again with the club looking to coax the 23-year-old out of his current deal at St Mary's.
Liverpool are weighing up allowing midfielder Lucas to leave for Inter Milan, with the Italian side set to offer £7million.
Manchester City are poised to complete the £30million signing of the Swansea forward after losing Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic for large parts of the season.
Jermain Defoe would jump at the chance of an emotional return to Spurs - as Toronto slash their asking price to £3million.
Hull boss Steve Bruce is trying to sign Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo on loan.

Manchester City have finally come clean and admitted they signed Frank Lampard for the whole season.
Louis van Gaal is confident David De Gea will sign a new deal at Manchester United.

Manchester United will offer David De Gea a £140,000-a-week contract to convince him to turn down any interest from Real Madrid.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp has backed owner Tony Fernandes's decision to restrict the him to loan signings in the January transfer window.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes goalkeeper David de Gea will sign a new contract at the club.
West Brom have made an approach for Watford striker Troy Deeney, increasing speculation that fellow striker Saido Berahino could be heading out of the Hawthorns.
Former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia is a surprise candidate to replace Barcelona boss Luis Enrique if he is ousted from the Nou Camp.
Manchester City's reputation at home and abroad is in tatters after it emerged they have been responsible for a trail of misinformation and confusion over their signing of Frank Lampard.
Inter Milan are ready to step up their pursuit of Lucas Leiva and leave Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers with a big decision.
Ronny Deila has opened the door to a third spell at Celtic for Scotland star Shaun Maloney. The Wigan forward is out of contract this summer.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is confident significant funds will be available to strengthen his squad, with the club reportedly ready to sanction a club-record offer Bafetimbi Gomis.

On-loan Derby striker Darren Bent does not believe he has any future at parent club Aston Villa while Paul Lambert is manager.

Sunderland are hoping agree a fee for out-of-form striker Jozy Altidore to return to the United States before the end of the January transfer window with three MLS clubs said to be interested in signing him.

Celtic manager Ronny Deila is considering a move for Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney, whose contract at the Championship club expires in the summer.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday January 11

Saido Berahino is stalling on signing a new West Brom contract in the hope that Liverpool make a £20million move for him this month.
Liverpool have joined Tottenham in turning their attention to Birmingham forward Demarai Gray after cooling their interest in Berahino.
Aston Villa are preparing to fight off a £7.5million bid from Liverpool to make Fabian Delph the successor to Steven Gerrard.
Tottenham are set for a mass clear-out with six members of their first-team squad ready to move this month.
Alan Pardew has set his sights on the England job if he succeeds at Crystal Palace.
West Ham are set offer goalkeeper Adrian a new contract.
Frank de Boer has snubbed Newcastle, clearing the way for Remi Garde to take over at the Toon.
Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees is a £3million target for Premier League strugglers Sunderland.
West Ham and Crystal Palace are eyeing a move for Celtic's £3million-rated defender Efe Ambrose.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has been slammed by Blues fans - on the club's own website.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal insists he is not afraid to splash the cash this month.
West Brom chief Tony Pulis is going back to Stoke for old favourite Jon Walters.
Aston Villa should find out this week if they have any chance of landing Adnan Januzaj on loan from Manchester United.

Newcastle have opened talks with Remi Garde about becoming their new head coach.
Ronald Koeman has an escape clause in his Southampton contract which could make him available to Barcelona for just over £2million.
Manchester City hope to sign £30million Wilfried Bony from Swansea, with Lyon's £25million Alexandre Lacazette another target. Going out of the Etihad Stadium permanently will be Stevan Jovetic and Alvaro Negredo, currently on loan to Valencia.
Aston Villa want Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj on loan - and are also chasing Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair.
Arsenal will make a cheeky £3million bid for West Ham defender Winston Reid after Sam Allardyce revealed he has "no future" at Upton Park.
The battle for Burnley striker Danny Ings is getting busier with Chelsea the latest club to assess his potential and ability.
Everton defender Luke Garbutt could be a summer target for Liverpool.
Sampdoria have opened talks with the agent of Everton striker Samuel Eto'o.
Hoffenheim striker Anthony Modeste has been offered to Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Swansea and Hull.

Jack Wilshere is ahead of schedule in his recovery from serious ankle ligament damage suffered last year.
Stoke have joined the running for Ipswich's highly-rated left-back Tyrone Mings.
Demba Ba is being lined up for a return to the Premier League with West Brom - just six months after he was dumped by Chelsea.

Louis van Gaal has been left with a £200million conundrum after admitting he will be forced to leave out at least one of his attacking big hitters against Southampton at Old Trafford on Sunday.
QPR players had to be separated from their own fans amid angry scenes as Harry Redknapp's side set the worst away record in the top-flight in 50 years.
Mario Balotelli's departure is set to become the catalyst in a complicated January transfer window jigsaw for Liverpool.
Aston Villa have made a £3.9million offer for Valencia midfielder Carles Gil.
Leicester are considering a January bid for former Tottenham and Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka.
Swansea and West Ham are considering Hoffenheim striker Anthony Modeste, who wants a return to the Premier League.

Newcastle are closing in on Remi Garde as their head coach - with a little help from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Juventus want to sign Stevan Jovetic from Manchester City, who would like to delay the deal until the end of the month.
Chelsea are eyeing up a stunning move for Marco Reus or Manchester United target Juan Cuadrado as a possible replacement for Andre Schurrle, reports claim.
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross could be a transfer target for Arsenal.
Aston Villa are poised to win the battle for Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair in a deal worth around £2.5 million.
Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.
Arsenal have been offered a boost in their pursuit of Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin, as Tottenham target Everton's James McCarthy as an alternative.

 

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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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DAILY MIRROR

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.
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DAILY MAIL

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.
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DAILY STAR

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

THE GUARDIAN

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

DAILY TELEGRAPH

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

Roma have joined Inter Milan, Napoli and Turkish side Besiktas in pursuit of 22-year-old Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has four months to save his Anfield career or face being sent back to a club in his native Italy.
Manuel Pellegrini has dimissed Jose Mourinho's claim that Manchester City bent the rules to sign Wilfried Bony.
Cristiano Ronaldo told Swansea striker Nelson Oliveira to move to the Premier League, because it is better than La Liga.
Liverpool will receive a £560,000 windfall after Hull City and Blackpool reached an agreement over a transfer fee for the signing of Tom Ince, report the Liverpool Echo.

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.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger have accused Manchester City of bending Financial Fair Play rules to sign Swansea striker Wilfried Bony for £25million.
Louis van Gaal says Radamel Falcao still needs to prove himself at Manchester United. Falcao has scored three goals since joining on loan in September.
Harry Redknapp has told Shaun Wright Phillips to leave QPR and continue his career elsewhere - but says the midfielder is not prepared to take a pay-cut.
Redknapp also believes someone at QPR is trying to get him the sack by leaking stories to the media.

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.
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.

Arsenal and Everton are monitoring Almeria winger Edgar, with the struggling Spanish club ready to sell for £2million.
Wigan midfielder Shaun Maloney is close to a return to Celtic.

QPR manager Harry Redknapp claims an "insider" at Loftus Road is trying to get him sacked.

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.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has criticised the agent of striker Radamel Falcao for making "unhelpful" comments.

 

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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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Latest Paper Talk
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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Latest Paper Talk
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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Latest Paper Talk
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.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday January 22

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard.
Harry Redknapp is lining up a shock move for Southampton bad-boy Dani Osvaldo to try to fire QPR to safety.
Blackburn have told Crystal Palace they will not sell striker Rudy Gestede for less than £5million.
Swansea have targeted Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, with Crystal Palace closing in on £9million-rated Bafetimbi Gomis.
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado - but will have to stump up £26million.
Newcastle will rival Arsenal in the race for Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident of signing Gabriel Paulista despite potential work permit issue.
Valencia have joined Liverpool in the chase for Manchester City midfielder James Milner.

Steve McClaren is Newcastle's new top target for the manager's job, with the Remi Garde move now off.

Chelsea are eyeing a £40million swoop for Paul Pogba.
Chelsea's Andre Schurrle is set for a return to Germany with Wolfsburg.

John Carver is not up to the Newcastle job, according to the club's former striker Mick Quinn.

Chelsea have increased their efforts to sign Juan Cuadrado after having a £20.6million bid rejected on Wednesday.

Chelsea will sell Mohamed Salah or Andre Schurrle to offset the arrival of Juan Cuadrado.

Manchester United have not had a single enquiry about Brazilian midfielder Anderson.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday January 23

Louis van Gaal has used his own version of Sir Alex Ferguson's "squeaky bum time" to explain why Manchester United cannot play 4-4-2.
Harry Redknapp is working on a bid to keep QPR in the Premier League with former Brazilian wonderkid Alexandre Pato leading the way.
Arsene Wenger last night revealed Arsenal missed out on signing Angel Di Maria for nothing.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis admits Saido Berahino may still go as he fears his head will be turned if a big club bids for the striker.
Arsene Wenger has sent a clear message that Wojciech Szczesny's Arsenal career could be over as he eyes a new number one goalkeeper.
Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool are preparing to move for Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez.
Swansea boss Garry Monk is eyeing a move for Rubin Kazan midfielder Yann M'Vila.
Hull want to beat Leicester to the signing of £2million Lokomotiv Moscow striker Dame N'Doye.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will not play 4-4-2 because it gives him a twitchy bum.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has risked a huge row by calling for more foreign players to be allowed to play in England.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has warned anyone hoping to sign Saido Berahino to move now - as deadline day will be too late.
Chelsea are working on a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa - as they edged closer to landing Juan Cuadrado.
Ben Watson is ready to leave Wigan to sign for Watford on loan.
Bolton are set to sign Cardiff forward Adam Le Fondre on loan for the season.

Louis van Gaal has admitted it's already squeaky bum time for Manchester United.
Cambridge boss Richard Money has warned his players it'll cost them £39.99 if they swap shirts with Manchester United's stars tonight.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants more foreign imports to arrive by scrapping the work permit rule.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Jordan Henderson after the midfielder's tunnel bust-up with Chelsea star Diego Costa.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis says the clock is ticking on any big-money bid to land £20-million rated Saido Berahino.

West Brom have warned potential suitors for Saido Berahino they must move quickly to sign him this month.
Chelsea will only allow Mohamed Salah to leave for Roma this month as part of a permanent deal worth more than £11million.
Liverpool are to make a renewed effort to keep Glen Johnson.

David de Gea's Manchester United future was thrown into doubt last night as his agent failed to rule out a move to Real Madrid in the summer.
Manchester City's flight home from their warm-weather training trip to Abu Dhabi will not land until 6pm tonight - just 21 hours before they face Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
Garry Monk has told Bafetimbi Gomis to forget any idea he has of leaving Swansea this month.
Hull are making a bold bid to sign Aaron Lennon from Tottenham with Wigan's Callum McManaman an alternative if they fail to agree the finances.
Crystal Palace are in talks with QPR over a move for Jordon Mutch.
Chelsea have made a move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa as they continue to broker a deal for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado.
Liverpool are close to agreeing an improved four-and-a-half year contract with Philippe Coutinho.
Tony Pulis has offered free agent Shola Ameobi the chance to join West Brom.
Swansea plan further talks over a move for Jordan Rhodes after Saturday's FA Cup tie with Blackburn.
Watford are in talks with Wigan to sign midfielder Ben Watson.

Celtic boss Ronny Deila has refused to rule out the possibility of a loan deal with Real Madrid that would see him reunited with wonderkid Martin Odegaard.
Martin Canning will be named Hamilton player-boss this morning as part of a major coaching reshuffle at the Lanarkshire club.

Brendan Rodgers has intervened in Glen Johnson's contract stand-off with Liverpool to declare he wants to keep the defender at Anfield.
Crystal Palace are confident of completing a deal to sign Bolton winger Lee Chung-yong.

The head of English referees has hit back at a recent barrage of criticism by insisting that standards of officiating are better than ever.
West Brom have made an offer to former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi.
West Ham are confident of landing Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher on loan.
Birmingham have rejected Bournemouth's third offer for Demarai Gray worth an initial £3million, rising by £500,000.
Crystal Palace are confident of signing Lee Chung-yong from Bolton.
Tottenham are unwilling to allow Aaron Lennon to leave on loan.

Liverpool have reopened contract talks with Glen Johnson in an effort to prevent the full-back leaving at the end of the season.
Swansea are considering competing with QPR to sign French midfielder Yann M'Vila.
Hull have entered the race to sign Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon.
Mike Phelan is poised for a swift return to football by joining Steve Bruce at Hull.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday January 24

Aston Villa will sell Fabian Delph this month, but only if they receive £4million.
Darren Fletcher will decide which club has won the race for his signature next week. Valencia, West Ham and West Brom have all been linked with the Manchester United midfielder.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists there will be no exodus at Anfield in the summer - despite contract issues with almost half his squad.
Chelsea have been told to stump up a whopping £30million if they want to sign Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Newcastle are facing a battle to keep hold of top scorer Papiss Cisse from Galatasaray in January.
Crystal Palace are poised to land £4million left-back Pape Souare from French club Lille.

Chelsea have had a £16million bid rejected for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Douglas Costa.
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool will not endure another summer of wholesale change and wants to keep experience in his squad.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has rejected Arsene Wenger's claim that English clubs would attract greater talent if the work permit rule was scrapped.

Arsene Wenger is targeting a £25million summer move for Real Madrid star Asier Illarramendi.
Crystal Palace have gone back in for Lille left-back Pape Souare.
Wigan's Shaun Maloney has flown to America to seal a deal with Chicago Fire.
Lewis McGugan could escape Watford to move to Sheffield Wednesday.
Royston Drenthe has left Reading to join Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor on a free transfer.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that defender Sergio Ramos, who is reportedly wanted by Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, is on the verge of signing a new deal at the Bernabeu.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has dropped a hint he could be heading for Real Madrid rather than Manchester United or Chelsea by revealing he is learning Spanish.
Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella has threatened to quit if the lcub sell Juan Cuadrado to Chelsea.

West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is considering offers to move overseas when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Dundee United have beaten Aberdeen to the capture of Ryan McGowan.
Mike Ashley looks set to push on with his Rangers power grab by handing the club another huge emergency loan to cover next week's wage bill.
Celtic last night off-loaded Israeli international Beram Kayal to Brighton.
Hamilton have installed Martin Canning as manager - and have knocked back a £300,000 bid for Ziggy Gordan from Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday January 25

Liverpool have been rocked with the news that talks over an extended deal with Raheem Sterling have stalled. The England forward - who still has two years left on his current contract - has rejected an improved second offer.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City will join the scramble to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus. The French midfielder is valued at £75m.
Inter Milan are lining up a bid to take on Yaya Toure from Manchester City.

Manchester United are looking to strengthen their defence and are preparing a £20m bid for Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne after sending a scouting delegation to watch the right-back.
QPR want to recruit former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov in the January transfer window with reports suggesting the 33-year-old is keen on a return to London from AS Monaco.
Former Man Utd star Norman Whiteside says manager Louis van Gaal will make United champions again if given time.THE

Everton have begun talks to sign Molde keeper Orjan Nyland for a fee of £5.5m.
Tottenham are planning a last-ditch bid to tempt Burnley striker Danny Ings in the transfer window.

Man Utd and Tottenham are in a race to sign Dutch winger Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven who is vakued at £15m.
Liverpool would sell striker Mario Balotelli in the January transfer window if they could find a buyer.
Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis has been looking at property in London as rumours of a £9m move to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace continue.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is weighing up a move back to his former club Feyenoord in the summer to secure the services of Dutch defenders Terence Kongolo and Sven van Beek in the summer.
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson is set to commit his future to Liverpool and turn down a move to Serie A side Roma.

Scotland international Darren Fletcher, 30, is set to leave Manchester United and sign for West Ham United on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 21, is set to sign a new contract, only six months after penning a long-term deal at White Hart Lane.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday January 26

Arsene Wenger confirms Arsenal are 'very, very close' to completing a £15m deal for Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista.
Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli 'would be very welcome' at Lazio as the Serie A side step up their search for a striker.
Tottenham are weighing up a £5m move for 22-year-old Burnley striker Danny Ings.
West Ham are confident Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher will join them, despite interest from Spain and Premier League rivals West Brom.
Meanwhile, the Baggies are closing in on a £4.5m deal to sign Wigan winger Callum McManaman.
Everton are mulling over a cut-price move for former Liverpool target Yehven Konoplyanka, with the Dnipro winger out of contract in the summer.
Midfielder Fabian Delph turned down Liverpool to extend his contract at Aston Villa.
Manchester United could ship out goalkeeper Ben Amos this week after Victor Valdes' signing pushed him further down the packing order at Old Trafford.

Sergio Busquets is locked in contract talks with Spanish giants Barcelona after receiving interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs.
Real Madrid have refused to rule out selling Liverpool target Karim Benzema.

Winger Nani, 28, believes he could still have a future at Manchester United despite being allowed to spend the entire season on loan at Sporting Lisbon.

Title-chasing Aberdeen have signed defender Graeme Shinnie, 23, from Scottish Premiership rivals Inverness on a pre-contract agreement.
Sky Bet League One side Notts County are interested in 23-year-old Rangers striker Nicky Law.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday January 27

Juventus boss Massimo Allegri has dropped a huge hint that the Italian champions will be willing to do business with midfielder Paul Pogba's Premier League suitors.
Manchester United are interested in Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic, but are unlikely to make a bid this month.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils have granted midfielder Darren Fletcher a free transfer, with West Ham in pole position to sign him.
Brazilian forward Douglas Costa, 24, has asked his Ukraine club Shakhtar Donetsk not to price him out of a move to Chelsea this month.
Southampton are considering making a move for Netherlands midfielder Jordy Clasie, 23, from Feyenoord.
Birmingham boss Gary Rowett has urged their teenage winger Demarai Gray to snub Bournemouth and hold out for a move to a top Premier League club.
Arsenal have bagged a work permit for £11.3million defender Gabriel Paulista -even though he has never played for Brazil.
England full-back Nathaniel Clyne plans to see out the season with Southampton but is refusing to be rushed into penning a new contract.
Sir Alex Ferguson earned over £2m last year from his role as a global ambassador for Manchester united.

Manchester City are set to offer striker Stevan Jovetic in part-exchange for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Striker Robin van Persie admits he is the dark over his Manchester United future.
Meanwhile, United's pursuit of Kevin Strootman, 24, looks to have been halted after the Roma midfielder picked up a knee injury.
Chelsea are looking to seal a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa, 24, who is rated at £23.5m and are also planning a swoop for Serbian defender Srdjan Babic, 18, who plays for Vojvodina Novi Sad.
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes is stepping up his pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue.
Meanwhile, Spurs are eyeing a move for Hamburg's Turkey U21 midfielder Kerem Demirbay.
Southampton are tracking Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie, with Liverpool and Arsenal also interested.
Crystal Palace and West Brom will battle it out for 27-year-old Middlesbrough left-back George Friend.
Cardiff City want to sign defender Robert Huth, 30, who has made just four appearances for Stoke this season.
Wigan are chasing Basel's 25-year-old Ivory Coast striker Giovanni Sio.
Leeds are set to sign Palermo's 26-year-old French midfielder Granddi Ngoyi.

Liverpool and Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette will be staying put at Lyon after a hamstring injury ruled him out for three weeks.
Arsenal are apparently eyeing two more defenders before the deadline with AC Milan's Adil Rami and Valencia's Joao Pereira options.
Newcastle and Sunderland are interested in signing former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue, who has been released by Turhkish club Galatasaray.
Meanwhile, the Magpies will make a summer move for Derby County boss Steve McClaren if the Rams fail to win promotion.
West Brom have joined West Ham in the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.
Stoke are closing in on the double loan signings of Barcelona youngsters Adama Traore and Sandro.
QPR are considering a loan move for 23-year-old former Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim who has become unsettled at Olympiakos.
Charlton want Spurs midfielder Grant Ward and Sporting Lisbon defender Mouhamadou-Naby Sarr on loan for the rest of the season.
Bolton are eyeing Swindon Town defender Nathan Thompson.

Manchester United are ready to go head to head with Real Madrid to sign Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte.
German side Wolfsburg hope to finalise a £27m move for Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle.
Crystal Palace are on the brink of signing 24-year-old Lille defender Pape Souare for £3.4m.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, PSG, Roma and AC Milan are interested in 19-year-old Manchester United starlet Andreas Pererira who is out of contract in the summer.
Derby have failed to bring in QPR pair Junior Hoilett and Matt Phillips on loan, but may still try to secure permanent deals.

Manchester United have turned down an approach from French giants Paris Saint-Germain to take forward Adnan Januzaj on loan.
West Brom are exploring the possibility of signing former Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba from Turkish side Besiktas.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are set to sign Dele Alli from MK Dons for £4m and loan him back to the Sky Bet League One side for the rest of season.
Roma have offered striker Mattia Destro to Spurs and Serie A Rivals AC Milan.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will respond to his side's defeat by Bradford City in the FA Cup fourth round by naming his strongest team for their League Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool tonight.

Andre Schurrle, 24, is expected to be missing from the Chelsea squad for tonight's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool as Wolfsburg attempt to strike a deal to sign the Germany international forward

Scotland's football team have been invited to make Murrayfield their permanent home by rugby bosses.
Bolton boss Neil Lennon has ended his attempts to sign Celtic forward Kris Commons.

 

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Wednesday January 28

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will test Barcelona's resolve to keep former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez by making a summer bid. The Gunners, meanwhile, face a race against time to land Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya, 19, who is set to be offered a vastly improved new deal by the Spanish side.
Darren Fletcher's Manchester United exit has hit a snag over a cash wrangle.
Meanwhile, United are ready to take a £9m hit on winger Wilfried Saha and allow him to return to former club Crystal Palace where he is currently on loan.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has set up a £3.5m deal for Swansea left-back Neil Taylor, 25 - if he passes a medical.
Midfielder Stuart O'Keefe, 23, is set to join Cardiff City from Crystal Palace today in an £800,000 deal.
Former Leicester City defender Sean St Ledger, 30, has gone to Washington for a trial with DC United.

Athletic Bilbao's 20-year-old French defender Aymeric Laporte wants a move to Manchester United - but his Spanish side have a £32m buy-out clause on him.
Serbian midfielder Danilo Pantic, 18, claims he is leaving Partizan Belgrade to join Chelsea before Monday's transfer deadline.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Everton and Spurs are keeping an eye on Arsenal starlet Chuba Akpom, 19, who has been offered a new three-year deal by the Gunners but wants assurances over chances in the first team.
Liverpool have watched Porto's highly-rated 17-year-old midfielder Ruben Neves, who is valued at £25m.
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 25, has admitted he would a love a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain as he wants to play in the Champions League.
QPR want Crystal palace striker Fraizer Campbell as part of a swap deal for midfielder Jordan Mutch.
Southampton have made an enquiry for 20-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Tonny Vilhena.
Sky Bet Championship club Cardiff City have made an approach to West Ham for out-of-favour winger Matt Jarvis.
Meanwhile, the Hammers still hope to sign Hamilton left-back Stephen Hendrie.
German club VFL Wolfsburg have denied reports that they are interested in Chelsea winger Andre Schurrle, who sat out the Blues' Capital One Cup semi-final win over Liverpool last night.
Juventus star Andrea Pirlo has warned Manchester United they will never get midfielder Paul Pogba back after allowing him to leave on a free.

Real Madrid have rekindled their interest in signing Liverpool and England forward Raheem Sterling, 20, and are willing to pay £50m.
Swansea have opened talks with French club St Etienne over £3m midfielder Franck Tabanou, but face competition from Inter Milan.
Middlesbrough are set to seal a £2.5m deal for 23-year-old Wigan Athletic midfielder Adam Forshaw.

Chelsea have contacted the agent of Sergio Ramos as they hope to persuade the 28-year-old Real Madrid defender to move to Stamford Bridge.

Cardiff City and West Brom are set to try and tempt out-of-favour West Ham midfielder Matt Jarvis, 28, into a move away from Upton Park.
Birmingham City winger Demarai Gray, 18, is wanted by Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg.

Stoke City have joined Crystal Palace in expressing an interest in Bolton midfielder Lee Chung Yong, who is valued at £1m.
Meanwhile, Palace are close to agreeing a £3.6m fee with French club Lille for Senegal left-back Pape Souare, after missing out on Swansea's Neil Taylor.
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is expected to have a medical with Italian side Lazio today after agreeing a pre-contract.
Yevhen Konoplyanka is still holding out for a move to Spurs, even though he looks set to leave Dnipro for Roma.
Spurs, meanwhile, have withdrawn their interest in signing PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot on loan.
Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Andre Schuule's proposed move to Wolfsburg, but will not meet Chelsea's valuation of the forward.
West Brom defender Donervon Daniels has joined Aberdeen on loan.

West Brom are set to complete a £4.75m move for 23-year-old Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman today, after having two previous bids rejected.

Partick Thistle right-back Stephen O'Donnell has rejected a £100,000 move to Sky Bet Championship strugglers Blackpool.