Here is a round up of all the latest transfer news surrounding Premier League clubs
1. Liverpool Make Progress for Konoplyanka
According to Sky Sports, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hopeful of signing Ukranian star Yevhen Konoplyanka before the transfer window closes.Liverpool are in talks with Dnipro over a move in the region of £16 million for the 24-year-old, whose front-line versatility would be hugely beneficial to Liverpool's title challenge.
"Hopefully we can have a major signing before the window shuts and if we can do that we will be set up for the remaining games," Rodgers stated after Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Everton.
Konoplyanka scored against England at Wembley in 2012 and has been targeted by the Reds following their loss to Chelsea for the signature of Basel's Mohamed Salah.
2. City Bid for Mangala to Test Porto's Resolve
talkSPORT believe
that Porto have held talks with wanted centre-back Eliaqium Mangala to
stop the player form possibly moving to Manchester City.City reportedly tabled a bid in the region of £38 million for the 22-year-old, showing the desire to beat rivals Chelsea and Manchester United to the Frenchman's signature.
Porto are reportedly reluctant to sell the Frenchman in January, preferring to keep the player on board for the remainder of the campaign with a view to a summer move instead.
Mangala has been linked with a host of European clubs and only time will tell how long the Portuguese champions are able to keep him.
3. Arsenal Hold Talks Over Draxler Move
One of the biggest January transfer stories could be on the horizon after Sky Sports confirmed that Arsenal representatives were in Germany to discuss a move for Julian Draxler.The 20-year-old German international has a £37 million release clause in the Schalke contract he signed last summer, but Arsenal are looking to agree a deal closer to £30 million.
Arsene Wenger has remained hopeful of drafting in another big name after last summer's acquisition of Mesut Ozil, recently stating, "I hope we have something to tell you because we lost a few players now," when asked about prospective transfers.
Draxler is one of Europe's most sought after youngsters and Arsenal are looking to move quickly to beat the transfer deadline - not to mention possible rivals for Draxler's signature.
4. United and Southampton Face Competition in Astori Race
Manchester
United and Southampton have been tracking Cagliari defender Davide
Astori this month, but they have now been joined in the race for the
Italian's signature by Russian giants Zenit St. Petersburg.talkSPORT report that Zenit are targeting Astori in the remaining days of January, which could prompt both Premier League clubs to also make their move.
United manager David Moyes was spotted watching the player in Cagliari's match with Juventus earlier this month, while the Saints have had a long standing interest in the Italian international.
At 27, Astori is arguably due for a big move after impressing for so long in Serie A, and with a host of clubs interested and Champions' League availability, he'd look like a shrewd January acquisition.
5. Ince Continues to Court Premier League Clubs, With Hull and Sunderland on His Radar
Blackpool's
Thomas Ince is one of the most in demand players in England currently,
and has already spoken to several clubs about a potential move.According to BBC Sport, the latest clubs to hold talks with the young winger are Hull City and Sunderland - who were due for discussions on Wednesday.
The 21 year old is mooted to be brought in on loan to his next destination, while seeing out the remaining six months on his Blackpool contract.
Ince has already spoken to Swansea City, Crystal Palace, Stoke and Monaco about leaving Bloomfield Road - while Ince's former club Liverpool recently also entered the frame.
6. Chelsea Hopeful Kroos Can be Lampard's Long-Term replacement
Chelsea's
midfield has undergone some serious surgery in January and more change
could be on the horizon as they look to replace Frank Lampard with
Bayern's Toni Kroos, according to Caught Offside.Lampard may not be offered a new deal this summer by boss Jose Mourinho and German maestro Kroos seems like a perfect replacement.
Chelsea have signed both Mohamed Salah and Nemanja Matic this month, but after Juan Mata, Michael Essien and Kevin de Bruyne made their way out of Stamford Bridge, there may be room for an extra arrival to add more quality to the Blues' squad.
The German international is a regular in the European Champions' starting line-up, but he does face huge competition for places in the Bayern squad. With a contract expiring in 18 months time, the time might be right to tempt Bayern's resolve with an offer for the 24-year-old star.
7. Otamendi Looks to Premier League After Valencia Move Collapses
Valencia's potential takeover by billionaire Peter Lim has yet to be finalised, and as a result, Porto and Los Che have been unable to reach an agreement - a development that could alert England's top clubs.
The Express report that Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United are on alert to bring in the 25-year-old before Friday's deadline.
Otamendi moved to Porto for £3.5 million in 2010 and has 16 international caps to his name. It is thought the defender is looking to move to increase his chances of representing Argentina at this summer's World Cup.
Both Otamendi and his French team-mate Eliaquim Mangala have been rumoured to be moving to the Premier League for several months.
8. Possible Permanent Villa Move for Bertrand
Aston
Villa's on loan left-back Ryan Bertrand has refused to rule out a
permanent stay at Villa Park after this season, according to the Evening Standard.The 24-year-old England international joined this month from Chelsea, after finding himself further down the pecking order this season following good form at left-back from Cesar Azpilicueta. The presence of Ashley Cole at Stamford Bridge also made it difficult for Bertrand to make an impression.
Bertrand told the Birmingham Mail that he is not thinking about his long term future, but didn't rule out a potential permanent transfer.
"I'm just here to concentrate on each game as it comes and to get back playing regularly."
Speaking of a transfer, he said; "I'll leave all that stuff until the end of the season. You can't rule anything out. It's important, first and foremost, that my performances are good enough. I need to concentrate on each game."
Bertrand is set to make his home debut for Villa tonight, in a derby against West Brom.
9. Canaries Consider Ciani Loan Deal
Norwich
City are looking to create competition for places amongst their back
four in the second half of the season and are said to be considering a
loan move for Lazio defender Michael Ciani.The French centre-back is understood to be a loan target for Canaries boss Chris Hughton, according to The Mirror, who is looking to provide cover for the injured Michael Turner.
The 29-year-old has made 13 Serie A appearances for the Rome club this term, with a solitary goal to his name against Milan.
10. West Brom Boss Looks to Bolster Attack With Ings Swoop
A solution to Pepe Mel's problems could be Burnley striker Danny Ings, who has netted 15 Championship goals so far this term.
The Mirror reported that Ings has been watched by Baggies scout Stuart White and the Midlands club may test the second tier high flyers with a bid in the region of £6 million.
Burnley are unlikely to want to sell, as missing the goals of the England Under-21 star would dent their hopes of promotion to the Premier League. However, if West Brom swoop quickly and appropriately, Ings could be on his way to the top flight sooner than he thought.
11. Fulham Closing in on Prolific Greek Star
Goal.com report that the striker, who has impressed both domestically and in the Champions' League this season, could be on his way to Craven Cottage for a joint-club-record fee of £11.5 million.
Mitroglou has already bagged a hat-trick against Anderlecht in this season's Champions' League group stages, and has built a reputation as being one of Europe's most in-form strikers.
The Greek international has been capped 28 times by his country, and is sure to impress at this summer's World Cup following a sumptuous start to the current campaign. His 14 goals in 12 games for Olympiakos helped them go top of the Superliga before a recent knee injury kept him on the sidelines.
Previously linked with Liverpool and other big name clubs, Fulham are now front-runners for Mitroglou's signature, with a rumoured £2 million additional pay packet offer for one of Europe's hottest properties.
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