Premier League

Representatives from Newcastle and Stoke both watched Davie Selke score for Hertha Berlin during their recent 1-1 Bundesliga draw against Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.

Pennington has not featured an awful lot for Thomas Christiansen's side after suffering an ankle injury on the opening game of the season.

Javier Mascherano has admitted that the lack of playing time has been the main reason behind his decision to leave Barcelona and continue his career at Hebei China Fortune FC.

The Premier League champions are close to completing a deal that will see Roma duo Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Jamal Blackman will remain at Sheffield United for the rest of the season after Chelsea held talks with manager Chris Wilder.

Liverpool Under-23s boss Mark Critchley has already seen a number of young starlets leave on loan but is not ruling out more temporary switches away from Merseyside.

Borussia Dortmund boss Peter Stoger is eager for the club to find a solution over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's proposed move to Arsenal.

If he does arrive at Goodison Park, Brands will be tasked with helping the much-maligned Steve Walsh with expanding and improving Everton's global scouting network.

Reports had suggested that the Reds had begun discussions with Gremio for their prized attacker, who has been linked with a move to England in recent months.

Antonio Conte says Chelsea were never in the race to sign Alexis Sanchez as his side cannot match the wages handed out by Manchester United and Manchester City.

Thomas Lemar has been attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, while Barcelona are also believed to be interested in securing his services.

Ian Wright believes Arsenal are still capable of finishing in a top-four position, provided Henrikh Mkhitaryan and other potential signings all make an instant impact.

Blues boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that Batshuayi, 24, will be allowed to leave if the club can sign a replacement.

Arsene Wenger admits his new Arsenal signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan may have some confidence issues after struggling at Manchester United.

Barcelona are keen to offload Aleix Vidal during the January transfer window and have spoken to Sevilla, and now AS Roma, over a potential deal.

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, 29, joined Manchester United on a four-and-a-half-year contract from Arsenal earlier this week.

Rafa Benitez is not a great admirer of Serbia international Mitrovic, who is keen to play regularly before this summer's World Cup.

Eintracht Frankfurt manager Niko Kovac has slammed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's behaviour as the striker edges closer to a move to Arsenal.

Alviol had recommended Sanchez to Mourinho again in 2013 during his second spell at Chelsea but the Chilean was already at Barcelona.

Arsenal are hopeful of concluding a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the coming days after improving their offer.

Sanchez, 29, joined United on a four-and-a-half-year contract, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving in the opposite direction.

West Bromwich Albion have expressed an interest in signing Borussia Dortmund winger Andre Schurrle on loan.

AS Roma sporting director wants Deulofeu to replace Chelsea-bound Edin Dzeko but the coach is keen on Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge.

Toby Alderweireld, 28, has not featured for Spurs since pulling up during the 3-1 win over Real Madrid in a Champions League group stage match in early November.

Arsenal want to sign Jonny Evans to strengthen the back line in January as they continue holding talks with Dortmund for Aubameyang.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Edin Dzeko this January and insist there is no room for three strikers at the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have targeted Ajax winger David Neres as a possible alternative to Malcom if they are unable to sign the Bordeaux winger.

Mesut Ozil has less than six months left on his contract at Arsenal and is attracting interest from Manchester United, Inter Milan and Juventus.

Jamie Redknapp believes Daniel Sturridge should move abroad to give his career and shot in the arm, after treading water at Liverpool.

Chris Sutton believes Edin Dzeko is the best option available to Chelsea as they attempt to sign cover for Alvaro Morata.