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Arsenal are said to be on the brink of signing Malcom, but Jocelyin Gourvennec intriguingly mentioned Jurgen Klopp's side when speaking about the attacker's future.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce is a known admirer of Frenchman but may have to move a few players on before a deal can come to fruition.

Everton's only registered left-back, Leighton Baines, has missed the last two months with a severe calf injury.

The Serbia international has impressed onlookers with a series of dominant performances for Lazio, who are battling for Champions League qualification.

United were hoping to offload Mkhitaryan to the Gunners but the Armenia international is still considering his options, according to his agent.

Sam Allardyce's side are said to be close to sealing a £20m deal for Walcott, but Merson thinks he would flourish under Eddie Howe.

Tottenham were only willing to pay £35m for the Brazilian attacker, while Arsenal are prepared to pay £40m.

Souness did not need a second invitation to express his admiration for Van Dijk, who missed Liverpool's 4-3 win over Manchester City with an injury.

Everton were linked with a £25m move for Swansea City's Mawson earlier this month, and Cottee thinks the former Barnsley centre-back should be a priority for the Toffees.

Liverpool have been linked with a €50m move for the Brazlian shot-stopper, who says his future is "in the hands of God".

United and Spurs are just two of a host of top European clubs that have been credited with an interest in Sessegnon.

Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet have failed to convince onlookers that they deserve to be Liverpool's first-choice between the sticks.

Davies has featured in 20 Premier League matches this season, starting 11, but has not managed to replicate his encouraging performances from last season.

Can has reportedly agreed a deal worth £85,000-a-week with the Italian champions, though Liverpool are still hoping he will remain at Anfield.

United have grown fond of USA international Pulisic, still only 19, and are ready to rival long-term suitors Liverpool for his signature in the summer.

Sanchez seems destined to leave in the coming weeks but it is not yet known who the Gunners are lining up to replace the Chilean.

Versatile centre-half Soumaoro has been tracked by a number of clubs and could be sold for £18m as Lille seek to comply with Financial Fair Play.

Bournemouth have set a £15m asking price for Republic of Ireland international Arter but West Ham do not want to pay over the odds.

Garbutt, 24, was not registered in Everton's Premier League squad by former Toffees boss Ronald Koeman, who saw fit to enter the season with only one left-back in his set-up.

Bailey joined Leverkusen from Genk for £12.8m on the final day of the previous January window and believes the switch to the BayArena was perfect for his development.

According to reports from Portugal, Benfica have been disappointed by Silva's minimal impact since joining from Braga and are willing to do a loan deal with a €30m purchase option.

Klaassen has not played in the Premier League since September but is determined to win a place in the starting line-up, according to his agent Søren Lerby.

Niasse has never managed to truly convince those on Merseyside and his prospective departure could pave the way for AC Milan forward Andre Silva to arrive at Goodison Park.

Purslow, who assumed the role of managing director at Liverpool between 2009 and 2010 before serving as a special adviser until 2011, has urged the Reds to spend big on Verratti.

Arsenal duo Xhaka and Mustafi are struggling with unspecified knocks, and Wenger "does not know how available they will be" for the match against Chelsea.

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has been linked with moves to Valencia and West Ham United, but Wenger ruled out the possibility of his compatriot joining David Moyes' side.

Reports emanating on Monday (8 January) claimed that Manchester City were closing in on a deal to sign Alexis Sanchez, but Wenger says there has been no offer.

Tarkowski recently signed a new long-term contract at Turf Moor but has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Manchester City.

Can is in the final knockings of his contract on Merseyside and looks set to join the Italian champions on a free transfer at the end of the season.