Black Cats sign Defoe: Sunderland have announced the arrival of former England international Jermain Defoe on a three-and-a-half year deal. He is in line to face his old club Spurs tomorrow.
Arsenal agree fee for Polish teenager: Arsene Wenger has confirmed that they will pay around £2.4m for 17-year-old Legia Warsaw midfielder Krystian Bielik.
Tottenham want Serie A frontman: Spurs have met with Sassuolo representatives in an attempt to sign 23-year-old Italian international Simeon Zaza, who is valued at around €18m. However, Juventus have first option to buy him back so must okay any deal.
Van Gaal handed €150m war chest: Seamus Coleman, Nathaniel Clyne, Mats Hummels and Kevin Strootman are all believed to be targets of the Man United boss.
Rodgers rules out Lucas departure: The Liverpool manager won’t be allowing his Brazilian midfielder leave for Inter Milan — not until the summer anyway.
Celtic defender to Arsenal? The Gunner are interested in 23-year-old centre-half Virgil van Dijk, who has impressed during his time in the Scottish Premiership with the Hoops.
Maloney move falls through: Wigan and Scotland attacking midfielder Shaun Maloney looked set to join the Foxes but the deal is now off after he couldn’t agree personal terms.