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Dutch boss also welcomed the news over Branislav Ivanovic's new deal.

The 27-year-old forward has spoken to the World Player of the Year about joining him at the Etihad.

Naismith and Pinto could both start but Alex Neil feels Timm Klose needs more time.

Argentine forward moves to the Serie A club on a permanent deal after being continually overlooked.

Pellegrini is without five players for the trip to West Ham on 23 January, but Fernandinho will return.

United could be without Ashley Young for the rest of the season after a serious groin injury.

Blues vice-captain ends speculation over future by committing his future to the west London club.

Coulthirst has penned a three-and-a-half year contract at the ABAX Stadium after a series of loan spells.

Everton agreed a price with Leeds for highly rated defender, only for West Ham to later complete the deal.

IBTimes UK speaks with the 21-year-old forward's agent about his potential move to St James' Park.

The Hammers co-owner thinks the club now has the right manager in place.

The world number one Test bowler is recalled after Plunkett withdraws with a thigh strain.

Young is out for a 'long time', says the United boss.

The German has admitted the Reds are keen to improve their squad in the transfer window.

Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson has spent the last two seasons on loan at West Ham United.

Byram sealed his move to West Ham after rejecting Everton.

Liverpool and Manchester City are also reportedly interested in the starlet.

The 26-year-old forward has been on the injured list since December, but has recently returned to training.

Chelsea may be reluctant to negotiate any departure in the January window, however.

Report claims Welsh forward could sign contract extension in the summer, dealing a blow to United's hopes.

Pardew says he wants to sign a 'big' player during the January window.

Ranieri says they are second in the league because traditional big teams are not at the top of their game.

John Stones has been subject to Chelsea interest from last summer with Everton rejecting four bids from the Blues.

Businessman Hollis has confessed the Midlands club is in a desperate situation.

45-year-old Spaniard is the world's most in-demand coach at the moment.

Luis Enrique's side can move to the top of the La Liga table with victory at La Rosaleda.

Manchester United are currently in fifth place in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Arsenal.

Alex Teixeira, who has scored 26 goals in as many appearances for Shakhtar, has welcomed a move to the Premier League.

Goalkeeper returned to his hometown club on 31 December on an initial 28-day emergency agreement.