January is very nearly here – and with it the opening of the transfer window. We’ve got all the latest rumours and gossip from the Premier League and beyond.
As the countdown continues, here’s the latest, plus click here to read out club-by-club guide to the transfer window, by Martin Lipton.
Transfer gossip and rumours from today’s Daily Mirror
Manchester United boss David Moyes is ready to loan Nick Powell to Premier League rivals Hull – after his stunning success when farmed out to Championship side Wigan.
Chelsea and Manchester United could be set to miss out on an Argentinian wonderkid aged just EIGHT years old.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out a swoop for Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye in January.
Hull boss Steve Bruce remains interested in West Brom striker Shane Long – but could be frustrated in his bid for midfielder Rami Rabia of Egypt’s Al Ahly.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes wants to bring ex-Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne back to the Premier League – in a loan deal from Hamburg.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted he would like to end his career at CELTIC.
Other news
Ray Wilkins is ready to join Fulham in a shock development. The former Chelsea assistant – who briefly managed the Cottagers in the 1990s – is set for talks over becoming Rene Meulensteen’s No.2.
Nicolas Anelka faces becoming the first high-profile player banned under new anti-racism rules after his allegedly anti-semitic goal celebration.
Transfer gossip and rumours from other newspapers and websites
Manchester United are plotting a £50m bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to being former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Chelsea – after he snubbed contract talks at Real Madrid. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are lining up a £7m January deal for Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu. (Metro)
Robert Lewandowski has reportedly told a Polish television host that he will announce deal with Bayern Munich on the 2nd of January, killing any talk to a move to Manchester United. (Daily Star)
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole could be heading for a stunning move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Daily Express)
Gabriel Obertan’s days at Newcastle United may be numbered after he stormed out of the club on Sunday when he was told he would not be involved in the match against Arsenal. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has his eyes on Tottenham’s Paulinho with a possible move planned for the January transfer window. (Daily Telegraph)
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is hoping to seal a loan deal for Tottenham striker Harry Kane. (The Sun)
Everton and Newcastle United want Reading’s England Under-21 keeper Alex McCarthy. (Daily Express)
West Ham are in talks to sign Roma striker Marco Borriello on loan. (The Sun)