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Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 26, is set for contract talks amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United.
( Daily Star )
Real Madrid refuse to rule out selling 27-year-old striker Karim Benzema.
( Daily Star )
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is attempting to push through a deal to sign Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, 30, ahead of the January transfer deadline.
( Goal )
West Brom are edging closer to a £4.5m deal for 23-year-old Wigan winger Callum McManaman.
( Daily Mirror )
Cardiff City manager Russell Slade says his top scorer Kenwyne Jones, 30, will be staying at the club.
( Wales Online )
Chelsea are considering their options after having approaches rejected for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, and Shakhtar Donetsk's 24-year-old forward Douglas Costa.
( Goal )
Tottenham are considering a £5m bid for 22-year-old Burnley striker Danny Ings.
(Daily Mirror)
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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.
( Daily Mail )
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho fears his squad's lack of strength in depth may undermine their challenge for the Premier League title.
( Independent )
Manchester United play "attacking" football under manager Louis van Gaal, claims midfielder Juan Mata.
( Manchester Evening News )
Striker Daniel Sturridge returns to full training ahead of his much-anticipated comeback to the Liverpool first team.
( Liverpool Echo )
Cardiff City centre-back Bruno Manga is to head back to the Bluebirds after Gabon were knocked out of the African Cup of Nations.
( Wales Online )
Former Rangers star Fernando Ricksen has thanked fans for their support as 41,000 turn out for his fundraising tribute match as he battles Motor Neurone Disease.
( Herald Scotland )
Midfielder Jordan Henderson has the ability to take over as Liverpool captain and lead the team for years to come, believes ex-Reds midfielder Jason McAteer.
(Talksport)
Returning Arsenal midfielders Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott put a spring in the step of Arsenal in their FA Cup win at Brighton, says writer Paul Doyle.
( Guardian )
AND FINALLY
One unlucky punter could have won £1m from a £10 bet if Bolton had beaten Liverpool.
(Daily Mail)
Source BBCSports