Christian Atsu. Credit: Ricardo Junior/Atlantico/Press Association Images
Will it happen?
Credit:Chelsea close in on Atsu: The Blues are in advanced discussions with Porto over a proposed move for Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu.
Potters bag Assaidi: Stoke have signed Liverpool winger Oussama Assiadi on-loan for the season. The Moroccan international has been given few opportunities since arriving in England a year ago and will hope to gain some first team experience under Mark Hughes.
Will it happen?
Credit:Magpies want strikers: Newcastle United are attempting to bring former player Demba Ba back to the club on a season-long loan and have also reopened talks with Lyon about signing Bafetimbi Gomis.
Spurs turn to Banega: Reports suggest that Tottenham may be planning a bid for Valencia midfielder Ever Banega with some of the cash brought in from Gareth Bale’s expected world record switch to Real Madrid.
Arsenal interested in Betis youngster: The Gunners have mad little impact in the current transfer window but are believed to be keen on Real Betis’ Alvaro Vadillo – who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Will it happen?
Credit:Juve give up on Kolarov: The Serie A champions were after Manchester City’s full-back but have ended their interest after failing to agree a deal for the Serbian.
Not bids for Williams: Swansea’s chairman claims the Welsh club have not had any offers for their captain Ashley Williams.