CRYSTAL PALACE star Wilfried Zaha has opted to remain with the Eagles until the end of the season, according to reports.
David Ornstein of the Athletic has stated that the forward will make a decision on his future after the January transfer window, with his contract expiring in the summer.
Chelsea and Arsenal have previously shown interest in the Ivory Coast international.
Elsewhere, there have been several updates as Joao Felix and Wout Weghorst have been linked with moves to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid and Besiktas.
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- James Colasanti
Silvestre praises Wan-Bissaka progress
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre says the World Cup break did Aaron Wan-Bissaka the world of good.
In recent weeks, the right-back, 25, has finally started to live up to the expectations at Old Trafford which came with his £50million arrival from Crystal Palace three years ago.
Silvestre, 45, who played for nearly a decade for a hugely successful Red Devils side, told bettingexpert: "It's hard when you don't play, to keep your fitness levels, your spirit up.
"But I think the fact he had time to work with the team during the World Cup was beneficial for him.
"It allowed him to play on the same level as everyone else when the league restarted. He took advantage of that and his performances have been good."
- James Colasanti
Besiktas cling on to Weghorst
Besiktas sporting director Ceyhun Kazanci says they plan to keep Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley as agreed unless their arms are twisted with a decent payout.
The Holland forward, 30, is widely reported to be about to join Mannchester United on loan for the remainer of the campaign.
But Kazanci says the deal they have in place with the Clarets means he must stay with the Turkish giants as things stand.
He told Fanatik: "If Manchester United or any other team wants Weghorst, they will meet with Burnley anyway.
"Burnley will then contact us and discuss the terms of separation. If we accept, the contract will be terminated.
“Otherwise, it will go on until the end of the season. He can’t just go – there will have to be a reward for us to approve the separation."
- James Colasanti
Arsenal and United eye Depay
Manchester United or Arsenal could offer Memphis Depay a shock return to the Prem.
The Dutch forward, 28, left the Red Devils to join Lyon five years ago and then moved to Barcelona last year.
The Red Devils want to boost their Cristiano Ronaldo-less attack this month and Depay is said to be keen on a return to Old Trafford.
But the Gunners also need cover for injured line-leader Gabriel Jesus.
And according to Spanish outlet Sport both clubs could be about to put in a low-ball bid for the star, who will be out of contract in the summer.
- Gary Stonehouse
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has revealed he thinks Joao Felix will decide his future.
Speaking to DAZN, Cerezo said: “João Félix future? I always say the players play where in the club that they want… I don’t know where João wants to play”
“I think he’s now feeling so good here at Atléti. It depends on João and on the situation”.
Unai Emery reportedly wants a reunion with Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, according to reports.
The Mirror claim that Aston Villa could move for the Egyptian midfielder, who is a squad player at the Emirates.
Elneny is well liked by manager Mikel Arteta – but has started only three games for the North Londoners.
He joined the club from Basel in 2016.
Tottenham are interested in pursuing Jordan Pickford and David Raya as they hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer, according to reports.
Spurs’ long-term No1 Hugo Lloris turned 36 on Boxing Day and will have just one year remaining on his contract at the end of the season.
The Lilywhites are making plans to recruit a successor for the Frenchman.
According to the Telegraph, Brentford stopper Raya is “high on Tottenham’s list of targets”.
The Spanish international, 27, will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the season.
Given his contractual situation, Spurs will likely face competition for the highly-rated, Premier League proven stopper.
Leeds are reportedly close to making Hoffenheim star Georginio Rutter their second January signing.
Jesse March’s side secured the signing of Max Wober from RB Salzburg earlier this week.
And the club have wasted no time in strengthening the squad further with a deal for Rutter close.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leeds are in advanced negotiations with Hoffenheim over the forward.
The two clubs are set for more talks in the coming days with the fee believed to be in the region of £26million.
Rutter, 20, has agreed personal terms with Leeds and a transfer could be concluded shortly.
- Jon Boon
Atletico drama
Ferran Torres and Stefan Savic were both sent off for wrestling during Barcelona's clash with Atletico Madrid.
The match turned feisty late on as home side Atletico hunted an equaliser.
Barca had been ahead since the first half, when Ousmane Dembele swept them into a 22nd minute lead.
Atleti had been upset with the goal, surrounding the referee after feeling that Gavi had gotten away with a foul in the build-up.
Their claims were weak, however, and the effort was allowed to stand.
Atletico remained frustrated as the game wore on, with Savic and Barca ace Torres eventually letting their tempers get the best of them.
- Jon Boon
Atletico comment on Felix’s future
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has revealed he thinks Joao Felix will decide his future.
Speaking to DAZN, Cerezo said: “João Félix future? I always say the players play where in the club that they want… I don’t know where João wants to play”
“I think he’s now feeling so good here at Atléti. It depends on João and on the situation”.
- Jon Boon
'Sloppy' Gakpo
Cody Gakpo has labelled his debut against Wolves as 'sloppy'.
"For my own game, I think I showed some good moments and some sloppy moments," he told Liverpool's website.
“So, I can also still improve on those points and keep working and try to help the team as much as I can.
“Of course you learn the most when you’re playing games, so I’m looking forward [to more].”
- Jon Boon
Felix latest
Arsenal and Jorge Mendes had an “important meeting” in regards to signing Joao Felix, according to reports.
Journalist Rudy Galetti has claimed “have the internal approval to speed up things with ‘good’ conditions.”
Alternatively, Man Utd have suffered a set back in their pursuit of the Portuguese talent.
Galetti continued: “On #ManUTD side, #Atleti turned down a first 6-month proposal: #MUFC will evaluate the next steps.”
- Jon Boon
Maguire speculation
Man Utd have ‘laughed off’ speculation claiming Harry Maguire is on the verge of a move to Aston Villa.
According to the Manchester Evening News, sources close to the situation are taking the story with a pinch of salt.
The story claimed that Maguire was in Birmingham over the weekend playing golf at the Belfry.
- Jon Boon
Elneny targeted
Unai Emery reportedly wants a reunion with Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, according to reports.
The Mirror claim that Aston Villa could move for the Egyptian midfielder, who is a squad player at the Emirates.
Elneny is well liked by manager Mikel Arteta – but has started only three games for the North Londoners.
He joined the club from Basel in 2016.
- Jon Boon
Utd should get Kane
Man Utd have been urged to “break the bank” for Tottenham star Harry Kane, says Paul Merson.
He told the Daily Star: “In an age where clubs spend money for fun and world-class centre-forwards are a rarity, I would find it crazy if Manchester United did not break the bank for Harry Kane.
“You can look all around the world, rack your brains and round up every scout within your network and the answer is right there in front of you. There is nobody that comes close to Kane that is currently available.
“If United ever want to catch Manchester City, they’ve got to go and get Kane. Everybody wants a striker and is searching far and wide but the best centre-forward is staring everybody in the face.
“He plays for a team in Tottenham that are going to win absolutely nothing and surely, sooner or later his head is going to be turned by a move again.
“I don’t know what I’m missing here. Even if he costs £150million and it’s a four or five-year contract, you are buying over 100 goals. Who else is going to give you that?”
- Jon Boon
Wonderkid chase
Arsenal and Newcastle are said to have made an approach to Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde, according to reports.
The 19-year-old left-back has broken through into the La Liga side's first team, after graduating from La Masia.
However, because of Barcelona's financial difficulties the two Premier League giants could be ready to test the Catalans' hand.
Football Espana say Arsenal and Newcastle have been encouraged to make a bid.
- Jon Boon
Maguire shock transfer
Harry Maguire is on the verge of signing for Aston Villa, according to reports.
Reporter Anil Kandola has sensationally tweeted the news – that could see the out-of-favour defender leave Old Trafford.
The England centre back has found himself left out of the side by Erik ten Hag.
Recently, Luke Shaw was picked ahead of him in an unfamiliar role in defence.
- Jon Boon
Spurs shock Pickford move
Tottenham are interested in pursuing Jordan Pickford and David Raya as they hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer, according to reports.
Spurs' long-term No1 Hugo Lloris turned 36 on Boxing Day and will have just one year remaining on his contract at the end of the season.
The Lilywhites are making plans to recruit a successor for the Frenchman.
According to the Telegraph, Brentford stopper Raya is "high on Tottenham's list of targets".
The Spanish international, 27, will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the season.
Given his contractual situation, Spurs will likely face competition for the highly-rated, Premier League proven stopper.
- Jon Boon
Leeds chasing Rutter
Leeds are reportedly close to making Hoffenheim star Georginio Rutter their second January signing.
Jesse March's side secured the signing of Max Wober from RB Salzburg earlier this week.
And the club have wasted no time in strengthening the squad further with a deal for Rutter close.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leeds are in advanced negotiations with Hoffenheim over the forward.
The two clubs are set for more talks in the coming days with the fee believed to be in the region of £26million.
Rutter, 20, has agreed personal terms with Leeds and a transfer could be concluded shortly.
- Jon Boon
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Corberan eyes O'Brien reunion
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is keeping an eye on midfielder Lewis O’Brien at Nottingham Forest.
The pair worked together at Huddersfield last season before moving on.
And Baggies’ Corberan could make a loan move if O’Brien remains out in the cold at Forest.
O’Brien, 24, was not even on the bench at Southampton in midweek and played 68 minutes in yesterday’s FA Cup slump to Blackpool.
And Forest chief Steve Cooper is keen to trim his large squad to make room for new signings.
- Joshua Mbu
Chelsea ‘better off without’ Aubameyang
Chelsea have been Warn-ed they would be better off without selfish Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
And Neil Warnock reckons it is only a matter of time before the ex-Arsenal striker throws Graham Potter under the bus.
Warnock told talkSPORT: "You get players like that and you are better off without them.
"Chelsea are short of strikers but people like Aubameyang are after themselves really, they look after themselves as players and they’ll throw the manager under the bus rather than take any blame.
"So I think Graham Potter has to deal with it. It’s similar to what’s happened with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
"I said United should let him go in pre-season and that was no disrespect to Ronaldo.
"Leopards don’t change their spots and I don’t think Aubameyang will ever change. You know from Arsenal to Chelsea, now he looks the same type of player. On his day, as good as you’ll see, but his days are few and far between."
- Joshua Mbu
Chelsea to block Burstow loan transfer
Chelsea's massive injury crisis could cost Mason Burstow a loan move.
The ex-Charlton striker, 19, is wanted by several clubs but the Blues’ transfer team are blocking his exit — he may even get a shot at the first team.
Burstow joined the Blues last January before being loaned back for the remainder of the season after breaking into the Addicks team under former manager Nigel Adkins.
He scored with his very first touch in senior football when he netted against Crawley Town in the EFL Cup in September 2021.
He continued to impress even when Adkins was replaced by Johnnie Jackson in October of that year.
He managed to score six goals and assist three more in 23 appearances for the South London club.
- Joshua Mbu
Merson compares Kane to Haaland
“Everyone talks about Erling Haaland but for me, Kane could deliver similar numbers in that Manchester City team and even add more assists.
“Call me silly but Kane would even give United a chance of winning the Champions League in my opinion.
“He is a machine. Tottenham are only where they are because of Harry Kane, it really is that simple. He is the difference.”
Credit: Getty - Joshua Mbu
Merson urges United to chase Kane
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has urged Manchester United to break the bank for England and Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
The Red Devils need a forward following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Speaking in his column for the Daily Star, Merson wrote: “In an age where clubs spend money for fun and world-class centre-forwards are a rarity, I would find it crazy if Manchester United did not break the bank for Harry Kane.
“You can look all around the world, rack your brains and round up every scout within your network and the answer is right there in front of you. There is nobody that comes close to Kane that is currently available.
“If United ever want to catch Manchester City, they’ve got to go and get Kane. Everybody wants a striker and is searching far and wide but the best centre-forward is staring everybody in the face.
“He plays for a team in Tottenham that are going to win absolutely nothing and surely, sooner or later his head is going to be turned by a move again.
“I don’t know what I’m missing here. Even if he costs £150million and it’s a four or five-year contract, you are buying over 100 goals. Who else is going to give you that?”
- Joshua Mbu
Real Madrid keen on Dzeko
Spanish and European champions Real Madrid are keen on Inter Milan striker Edin Dzeko, according to reports.
As reported by Calciomercatoweb, Real could look to make a move in the summer.
The 36-year-old is under contract at the San Siro until the end of this season.
- Joshua Mbu
Gakpo blasts his debut as ‘sloppy’
Liverpool's star signing Cody Gakpo admitted he got "sloppy" on his debut against Wolves.
Gakpo told Liverpoolfc.com: "Really great atmosphere. For my own game, I think I showed some good moments and some sloppy moments.
"So, I can also still improve on those points and keep working and try to help the team as much as I can. Of course, you learn the most when you're playing games, so I'm looking forward [to more]."
Gakpo added: "I think we played in phases really good football but in the end, we didn't score enough, so that's a pity.
"But I think we showed what we could do, but we can still improve on some points and let's work on that. I think we showed real team spirit at moments, so that's good.
"I think we have to go there [Molineux] with great determination and just go for the win."
- Joshua Mbu
City to complete Perrone deal
Manchester City will complete a deal for Velez Sarsfield's Maximo Perrone in the next few days.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who tweeted: "Manchester City will complete Maximo Perrone deal in the next days — as all parties are working to get documents sealed.
"It’s almost done, as already called in December.
"Understand Pep Guardiola spoke to Argentina U20 coach Mascherano about Perrone and his potential."
- Joshua Mbu
Worst transfers XI since Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United have made some horrendous signings in the last decade.
The club has spent absurd amounts of money in recent years to try to return to the glory days experienced under the great Sir Alex Ferguson.
But their scattergun strategy in the transfer market has yielded poor results and impressed very few, including manager Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman recently said: “The club has bought an unimaginable number of players in recent years who have not been good enough.
“Most purchases have been average – and at United average is not good enough.
“United’s shirt weighs heavily. Only real personalities, who can perform under great pressure, can play here.”
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