Arsenal’s chances of taking Alvaro Morata to the Emirates
have taken a knock, after Juventus and Inter both declared interest in the Real
Madrid striker. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the
21-year-old, although Arsene Wenger played down speculation this week. The
Express
Saint-Etienne defender Kurt Zouma has confirmed he has
had advanced talks with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The 19-year-old has been
linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Liverpool and Manchester United
also said to be interested in the French ace. The Daily Star
Everton boss Roberto Martinez faces a fight with Benfica
for top target Michy Batshuayi. Standard
Liege star Batshuayi is wanted by the Toffees, who will have to pay £7 million
up front to land him. Mirror Football
Former Chelsea striker Ben Sahar, currently at Hertha
Berlin, has confirmed that he is in talks with Bundesliga 2 side Arminia
Bielefeld. Sky Sports
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has pledged his
immediate future to the Saints in the wake of Nicola Cortese’s departure –
although he has refused to give any guarantees over his long-term plans.
Southern Daily Echo
West Ham United are prepared to sell Ravel Morrison, but
want at least £10 million for him. The Hammers have already rejected a £5
million bid from Fulham and reported them to the FA for claiming Morrison is
keen on a move to Craven Cottage. The Daily Star
Meanwhile, the Hammers are turning to Alberto Gilardino
of Genoa in a bid to solve their goal-scoring problems. The London side are
still eager to sign a striker, despite Andy Carroll returning to fitness and
Carlton Cole signing another short-term contract. TalkSPORT
Fulham claim they had no enquiries about unsettled
striker Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian striker has been strongly linked with a
move to Arsenal this month. The Independent
Tottenham Hotspur are set for talks over a £2.6 million
deal for Lille striker Salomon Kalou.
The 28-year-old Ivory Coast international is ready to move back to the
Premier League after Spurs boss Tim Sherwood declared his interest in the
striker. MailOnline
Newcastle United are set to resist a bid for Siem De Jong
this January. The Magpies are also unlikely to pursue Blackpool’s Tom Ince –
despite both players being offered around a host of Premier League clubs,
including United. The Chronilce
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