Premier League

Serie A leaders are worried that Mertens, 30, could attract bids in the summer due to his relatively low release clause of €28m.

Jack Wilshere has entered the final six months of his deal with Arsenal but is keen to sign a new deal and commit his future to the Gunners.

Liverpool paid £75m to bring Virgil van Dijk to Merseyside, a world-record sum for a defender, beating Chelsea to his signature.

Liverpool have been advised to spend the Philippe Coutinho money on Riyad Mahrez and Gianluigi Donnarumma instead of Thomas Lemar.

Alexis Sanchez has been linked with a move to Manchester City during the January transfer window, but Conte expects him to stay at Arsenal.

Steve Nicol does not expect to see Gareth Bale leave Real Madrid for Manchester United, especially under Jose Mourinho.

Udinese will only listen to offers for the Czech Republic midfielder at the end of the season, according to reports.

Marouane Fellaini's contract at Manchester United will run down in the summer. The midfielder has already revealed he has turned down the first offer from the Red Devils.

Liverpool were hopeful of persuading their midfielder Emre Can to sign a new deal in order to keep the German international at Anfield beyond the summer of 2018.

Joe Anderson, a lifelong Everton fan, says the "circumstance" of the transfer warrants "serious investigation".

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.

A knee ligament injury to Gabriel Jesus, which will keep him out for up to two months, has forced Pep Guardiola to bring forward the transfer of Sanchez.

Wage demands are preventing Newcastle United from completing a loan move for out-of-favour Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge.

Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Lucas Moura from PSG in January, but Manchester United are yet to make an offer for the winger.

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.

Thomas Lemar, Kevin Strootman and Jack Butland should be targetted by Liverpool to replace Philippe Coutinho according to Phil Babb.

Andreas Christensen has been rewarded for his stunning emergence in the Chelsea first team with a new contract until 2022.

Boca Juniors are yet to receive any bid for Cristian Pavon amid speculation Arsenal will make a bid for the Argentina international.

Sergio Aguero's stoppage time goal gives City the first leg advantage after the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Georges-Kevin N'Koudou wants to make his mark in the Premier League after swapping Tottenham for Burnley.

Sporting CP will not listen to offers for star player Gelson Martins during the January window and have not received an offer from Liverpool.

Chelsea will allow Charly Musonda to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window, but want him to join another English side.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he has no regrets over his comments about Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho, insisting he would not forget his rival's "serious words".

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.

Mohamed Salah is winning his race to recover from a groin injury in time for Sunday's Premier League clash with leaders Manchester City, according to reports from Liverpool.

Adam Armstrong is aiming to guide Blackburn Rovers to promotion and beyond after leaving Newcastle United on loan for the fourth time in three seasons.

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.

Manchester United want to sign Lucas Moura on loan but PSG will only consider a permanent move and want €40m for the Brazil international.

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.

Leeds wrap up £500,000 deal for Gamba Osaka midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi before loaning the Japanese international to Spanish second-tier outfit Cultural Leonesa.