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Fabinho does not expect to be sold by Monaco in January, although admits 2017-18 is set to be his final season at the Stade Louis II.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is hopeful his side can be inspired by the trip to Premier League champions Chelsea after recent dip in form.

Ramirez has not featured in any of Allardyce's match-day squads so far and is Valencia boss Marcelino's top target for January.

Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano, Ousmane Dembele and Rafinha Alcantara trained with the rest of their Barcelona teammates ahead of the clash with Deportivo la Coruna.

Mkhitaryan has been left out in the cold by Mourinho in recent weeks and is said to be of interest to Inter boss Luciano Spalletti.

Reports from Catalonia suggest that Javier Mascherano has received assurances from the Barcelona hierarchy that he will be allowed to seal a move to China next month.

Jose Mourinho is expected to make a number of changes to his Manchester United side when they take on West Brom on Sunday.

Alexandre Lacazette played just eight minutes off the bench for Arsenal in the goalless London derby draw with West Ham on Wednesday night as a late replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

West Ham remain second from bottom but picked up four points against Chelsea and Arsenal in four days.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has admitted that he is still not ready to play 90 minutes ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup final against Gremio on Saturday.

City tried to sign Jonny Evans in the summer transfer window but failed to prise the Northern Irishman from West Bromwich Albion.

Walsh's loan spell at Birmingham City was cut short by Steve Cotterill but high-flying Bristol are keen on a permanent transfer.

Alexandre Lacazette moved to Arsenal from Lyon for a club-record fee in the summer transfer window. The France international has scored eight goals in the league so far.

Mauricio Pochettino was happy to see Tottenham defender avoid another yellow card that would have ruled him out against Manchester City during the win over Brighton.

Gremio admit that they are 'open' to talks with the La Liga giants over the potential transfer of Arthur ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

Michy Batshuayi could be used as a sweeter by Chelsea in an offer to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco, reports claim.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was pleased with the performance of his back four after switching from a 3-4-2-1 formation against West Ham United.

Mauricio Pochettino will not hold back when Tottenham visit Manchester City this weekend, despite the 15-game winning the Premier League leaders are currently on.

Stoke have made their worst ever start to a Premier League season, picking up 16 points over 17 games.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his other attacking options are more deserving of a first-team role than Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Alli was dropped in place of Erik Lamela in the north London club's 2-0 win over Brighton at Wembley on 13 December.

Alfonso Pedraza has spent out on loan at CD Lugo, Leeds United and currently at Alaves. He has been used as a left-back and winger this season.

The Gunners' Champions League aspirations took a further dent after they were held to a goalless draw by West Ham.

Angel Gomes committed his future at Manchester United after the youngster put pen to paper to sign his first professional contract with the club.

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has urged manager Antonio Conte to build his team around the "special" Eden Hazard following the club's 3-1 win over Huddersfield.

Scott McTominay committed his future to Manchester United after signing a new four-year deal in October.

Dembele is believed to be courting interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Everton, but the young Frenchman is keen to focus on his football.

Coutinho has been in fine form for the Reds but didn't attempt to dismiss suggestions of a future move to the Camp Nou last week.

Ozil, 29, is in the final six months of his Gunners contract, with talks over a new £235,000-a-week deal having ended in failure.