Premier League

Marco Silva has left Watford, with the club claiming that an approach for his services - believed to be from Everton - led to a "significant deterioration in focus and results".

He has made 23 appearances in all competitions for Bordeaux, scoring seven goals and providing six assists.

Roma have joined the race for Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian. However, they prefer a loan deal rather than a permanent transfer.

Roma sporting director Monchi claims the club are not interested in weakening their squad amid reports that Chelsea are interested in Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri.

Arsenal forward Sanchez, 29, is scheduled to undergo a medical on 21 January ahead of his move to Manchester.

Thomas Lemar only has eyes on a move to Barcelona in the summer as Liverpool and Arsenal remain interested in the Monaco man.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will demand to have his wages doubled following the impending arrival of Alexis Sanchez.

Arsenal made a bid to sign Aubameyang while the transfers including Sanchez and Mkhitaryan are on the verge of being completed.

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have both been linked with moves for the former Sporting Lisbon player.

Arsenal and Manchester United have agreed a swap deal with Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan that will not include any fee.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez's proposed move to Manchester United could be completed in the next 48 hours.

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has a release clause of €200m in his contract, which will be lowered to €100m from 1 July.

Luke Shaw had made only two substitute appearances for Manchester United until November 2017. However, since then he has been featuring regularly for Jose Mourinho's side.

Malcom had been identified as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez by Arsenal, but Tottenham have now moved ahead in the race for the winger.

Mahrez has scored seven goals and assisted seven in the league thus far and would be a massive addition for any team should the move happen this window.

Manchester United and Arsenal will do separate deals for Henrik Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez instead of a direct swap deal.

Bayern have fended off interest from a host of clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester United to sign Goretzka.

Pep Guardiola has congratulated Alexis Sanchez ahead of his imminent move to Manchester United, and insists there are no hard feelings.

Manuel Pellegrini is keen on signing Javier Mascherano in January, as Rafinha edges closer to Inter Milan move.

Nuri Sahin moved to Real Madrid in 2011 and rejoined Borussia Dortmund 18 months later on loan. In 2014, his transfer was made permenent.

Michael Carrick has made just one appearance this season due to a heart condition and is expected to retire at the end of the campaign.

Fernandinho has been in outstanding form this season, making 30 appearances in all competitions as City made a record-breaking start to the campaign.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains Arsenal's preferred target to replace Manchester United bound Alexis Sanchez.

Dzeko is only interested in a move to Chelsea should a transfer be on the cards, with his agent recently stating that he is happy in Roma.

Lennon, who has done brilliantly to overcome his mental issues and get back playing again, has agreed personal terms with the high-flying Clarets.

Antonio Conte refused to be drawn over recent reports linking Chelsea with AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko and Stoke City forward Peter Crouch.

Sam Allardyce's side were said to be preparing a bid for Konsa and were expected to close a deal this month but Jurgen Klopp's men are now favourites for his signature.

Ray Parlour and Paul Merson believe that Olivier Giroud would strengthen Chelsea's strike force, if the France international leaves Arsenal and make a switch to Stamford Bridge.

Ross Barkley could make his Chelsea debut when the Premier League champions take on Brighton after being included in Antonio Conte's squad.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are not actively looking for potential new targets that they "don't know so far", but admits he could do more business if a deal really stands out.