Transfer news live: Chelsea 'want' West Ham's Dimitri Payet, Arsenal selling Carl Jenkinson, Manchester United latest
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Your support makes all the difference.The future of Dimitri Payet tops the headlines on Friday after the West Ham midfielder refused to play for the club due to his desire to leave, according to manager Slaven Bilic, while Manchester United have rejected an offer for Memphis Depay and former United defender Patrice Evra could be heading to London. Follow the latest here.
- Dimitri Payet tells West Ham boss Slaven Bilic he wants to leave
- Chelsea linked with a move for unsettled midfielder
- Manchester United ‘reject’ offer from Lyon for Memphis Depay
- Arsenal agree to sell Carl Jenkinson to Crystal Palace
- Palace also 'in talks' with former United left-back Patrice Evra
- Morgan Schneiderlin completes £22m move to Everton after leaving United
- United not expected to make any new signings this month
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The January transfer window shuts at 23:00 on Tuesday 31 January.
High praise for Saints defender
Liverpool legend Jan Molby has pleaded with his former club to sign Virgil van Djik.
"I think he’s a super player. Very rarely do you get a player like him who is so suited to all six top clubs in England" He went on to say: “He will leave. I’m not sure he will leave in January, I think he’ll leave in the summer and Liverpool should very much show an interest"
This comes in the wake of the loss to the Saints in midweek, where Ragnar Klavan's mistake gifted them the winning goal.
The Dutch defender has been linked with a move away from St Mary's.
Arsene Wenger plays down Ozil rumour
The Frenchman has dismissed the speculation that Mesut Ozil won't commit to a new contract until the manager does stating: “I don't think that is the main part of his decision, I think it's part of it but it's not the only thing, there are many other ingredients in these negotiations and hopefully we'll find a conclusion quickly with him.”
McClaren delighted with Hughes deal
Derby County have today announced that Will Hughes has committed to a new contract that keeps him at the club until 2020.
He told the club's official website: “We’re all thrilled that Will Hughes has signed his new deal and committed his future to Derby County until at least 2020.
“Will is an exciting young talent and a really important player for this football club, I’m excited about seeing him continue to develop, improve and play a key role here at Derby County moving forwards.”
PSG join the hunt
Paris Saint-Germain are rumored to be interested in Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi.
The French champions join Swansea and West Ham in the hunt for the Belgian striker.
According the L'Equipe Patrick Kluivert has entered discussions for the forward but Chelsea are keen to keep hold of their summer signing.
The £33m signing from Marseille has been rumored for a swift exit from Stamford Bridge.
Hull City make double swoop
Hull City have announced the signings of Oumar Niasse from Everton and Evandro Goebel from Porto.
The Everton forward joins on a six-month loan deal whereas Goebel joins the club on a permanent basis.
The transfer marks the end of a horror spell for the £13.5m former Lokomotiv Moscow striker.
Depay on the move?
Lyon manager Bruno Genesio has spoke about the possibility of signing want-away Manchester United winger Memphis Depay
He said: “I’ve made Depay a priority, he’s a complete player. Depay can also replace Rachid Ghezzal in case he leaves next summer.”
The Ligue one club joins West Ham and Everton in the pursuit of the Dutchman
Spaniard returns home
Fulham centre midfielder Jozabed has joined Spanish team Celta Vigo on loan for the rest of the season.
The Spaniard hasn't made an appearance since October after falling down the rankings at Craven Cottage, he signed on a three-year deal from Rayo Vallecano during the summer.
Neil confirms Olsson talks
Norwich City manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Martin Olsson is in talks with Swansea City ahead of a potential transfer.
It seems like the swede might be used to make room for incoming transfers saying: "Of course we have transfer plans. I said after the Derby game, we need to move people out before we bring people in.
Brazilian Serie A club Corinthians are set to wrap up a deal for former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
The 38 year old would receive a £150,000 a week deal if he joined the club and would look to close his career the same way Brazilian striker Ronaldo did.
He is a free agent after his release by MLS club Montreal Impact and has stated his desire to continue playing many times, with Marseille linked.
Didier Drogba looks set for another adventure in football
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