Liverpool have Southampton bid rejected
Liverpool have had an approach for Southampton striker Shane Long rebuffed by the south coast side.
Kop boss Jurgen Klopp was eyeing a shock £8million swoop for the Republic of Ireland ace to bolster his injury-hit frontline.
But Saints are determined to keep Long – who has scored eight goals this season – despite the £4m bargain buy of fellow frontman Charlie Austin from QPR over the weekend.
Southampton have been a favourite shopping destination for the Anfield club in recent seasons, with Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne and Rickie Lambert all moving from St Mary’s to Anfield – as did Steven Caulker, who halted a season’s loan to Ronald Koeman’s men from QPR to join the Reds.
The Hampshire side could however cash in on top-scorer Graziano Pelle – wanted by Italian giants Juventus.
21:17
Koeman: We won’t sell in January
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has reassured fans that not players will be leaving in January.
The Saints brought in Charlie Austin – but Koeman says that doesn’t mean players are on the way out.
“It’s one message. We bring more competition for the strikers. We bring one player in and still nobody will go out,” he said.
20:22
JACOB MURTAGH
Reading set to sign Man City starlet
Manchester City starlet George Evans is set to join Reading.
The midfielder came through the ranks at the Etihad and made his first-team debut earlier this season.
Evans scored four goals in 16 games on loan for Walsall earlier this campaign and extended his loan with the Saddlers this week.
However, City have since recalled the 21-year-old and he is poised to join Championship outfit Reading instead.
19:05
Colorado Rapids keen on Tim Howard
One from the US now.
Apparently MLS side Colorado Rapids want to take Everton keeper Tim Howard back to his homeland.
Howard, 36, is their No.1 pick, having claimed top spot in the MLS allocation order in Thursday’s SuperDraft.
That means that they can actively pursue bringing a star name back to the league – with help from the league itself – without being usurped by a rival.
Howard is their pick, according to MLS.com.
18:58
TWEET
Details on Timm Klose
We mentioned Timm Klose getting ready to join Norwich earlier.
Here’s talk of the Swiss international on tonight’s European Football Show on BT Sport.
18:52
TWEET
A lower league deal
A deal for Hartlepool now.
Ellis Harrison arrives on loan from Bristol Rovers.
18:47
KEY EVENT
Done deal north of the border
Celtic have completed the signing of Danish international Erik Sviatchenko.
The 24-year-old defender has signed a four-and-a-half year deal with Ronny Deila’s men.
“I am so happy to join Celtic, such a fantastic club and such a huge name in football. This is a club with a wonderful pedigree and a massive support.
“I will do everything I can to bring success to Celtic. It means so much to me to join a winning club, to join a club that goes for and wins trophies and wants to play in the Champions League.
“I have had a taste of winning with Midtjylland and I want more of this feeling at Celtic. When you play football, you want to be remembered for winning and I want to be remembered as a winner with Celtic.
18:44
TWEET
Ajax skipper heading to the Championship?
Wolves and Ajax are in talks over a deal for the Amsterdammers club captain, Nicolai Boilesen.
The Dane, 23, has 15 international caps for his country, but is in dispute with his club.
Boilesen has refused to sign a new deal since last summer, and has since been bombed from the first-team by manager Frank de Boer.
18:27
BREAKING NEWS
Swans to get new head coach
News coming out of south Wales tonight, courtesy of the South Wales Evening Post.
Swansea City are set to announce Francesco Guidolin as their new Head Coach – working alongside manager Alan Curtis.
The ex-Monaco and Parma coach – who is well-known for his good work at Udinese – is set to join on an initial deal until the end of the season, according to reports.
Guidolin, 60, will help out Curtis, after Garry Monk’s sacking left Swansea light in the coaching department, after a number of his staff followed in being let go by the Swans.
Swansea currently lie 18th in the Premier League.
More as we get it…
18:17
TWEET
Oduwa returns to Spurs
A loan ranger is returning to Spurs.
Nathan Oduwa, who impressed at Rangers, is heading back to White Hart Lane after his loan deal in Glasgow was ended.
17:26
ALEX RICHARDS
Norwich set to wrap up £8million Klose deal
Premier League Norwich are set to strengthen their defence with the signing of Wolfsburg defender Timm Klose.
Klose, 27, is set for a medical with the Canaries on Monday, after the two clubs agreed an £8million fee for the Swiss international.
“We have largely reached an agreement with Norwich, and so has Timm as far as I know,”conceded Wolfsburg general manager Klaus Allofs on Sunday.
Wolfsburg paid £4.2million to take Klose from Nurnberg in 2013, but he has made only eight Bundesliga appearances this season, with summer signing Dante preferred.
Klose needs regular action ahead of Euro 2016, while Canaries boss Alex Neil is eager to plug a defence which has conceded 38 goals this season – including six in their last two matches.
17:18
JOHN CROSS
Martinez ready to spend
Roberto Martinez is ready to move into the transfer market – after finally getting Steven Naismith out of the door.
Scotland international Naismith has done a U-turn and agreed to join Norwich in an £8million deal with a medical scheduled for Monday.
Naismith backed out last week to see if other clubs would come in but the Bluesmade it clear they wanted him to go to help raise funds.
But the deal is back on after Norwich persuaded him to move to Carrow Road with the promise of regular games which he was not getting at Everton.
Toffees boss Martinez is desperate to strengthen his squad in January and is ready to shake up his squad with the Naismith funds.
They have already moved for Leeds’ £5m-rated Sam Byram and have also made enquiries about Derby’s England under-21 midfielder Will Hughes.
Their bigger target is Dynamo Kiev’s winger Andriy Yarmolenko as Martinez has refused to deny an interest in the Ukraine forward.
Yarmolenko, 26, is a long standing target for Martinez who wants to get him now rather than risk waiting until the summer when more clubs might move in.
16:26
New signing could make debut
Arsenal’s new signing Mohamed Elneny could make his debut today.
The Egyptian midfielder is on the bench for the Gunners’ clash with Stoke.
You can follow that live here.
15:14
PL clubs could face Spanish style transfer bans – Madrid chief
Premier League clubs could face transfer bans similar to the one Real Madrid have been hit with, a Bernabeu boss has claimed.
Los Blancos have been suspended from signing players for the next two windows after this one by FIFA for irregularities regarding the signings of under-18s.
Real director general Jose Angel Sanchez says disciplinary proceedings are already under way with a number of British clubs for similar offences.
Speaking to the El Larguero programme on Cadena Ser, Sanchez said:
“I have relations with British clubs and I know for a fact that in many of these cases the disciplinary investigations have already started a while ago.
“I imagine that FIFA’s resources for these investigations are limited and FIFA cannot do everything at the same time but I have the impression that this is being done at European level and that more cases will follow, one after the other.”
14:51
Balotelli to West Ham?
The Express reports West Ham are ready to make a £10million move for Mario Balotelli.
The Italian is currently on loan at Milan – the club he left for Liverpool just 18 months ago.
But with Andy Carroll being ruled out for around six weeks, it’s thought Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is looking at other forward options.
14:34
ALEX RICHARDS
Andre Ayew after a move
Andre Ayew wants out of Swansea.
Sunderland were linked with a £14million move on Friday, but Swansea were quick to dispel suggestions that they would part with the Ghanaian international this month.
However, Ayew looks set on leaving south Wales, just six months after arriving on a free transfer from Marseille.
The £120,000-a-week midfielder enjoyed an excellent start to the season at the Liberty Stadium, but he’s been unable to turn around the Swans fortunes as they’ve struggled this term.
Ayew has scored seven times in his debut season however, and already has eyes on a move up the table.
Mirror Sport understands his representatives have been looking to sound out potential buyers, with Ayew hoping to be back in European competition next term.
L’Equipe today reported that both Chelsea and Leicester are interested, while also mentioning potential interest from Liverpool – Ayew’s boyhood club.
13:53
Everton scouts heading to Belgium
HLN in Belgium say Everton have sent scouts to watch Anderlecht today – but they aren’t alone.
A host of European clubs – notably Bayer leverkusen, Borussia Monchengladbach and Atletico Madrid – are all in attendance for their clash at Gent this afternoon.
The Toffees and their rivals are all watching Anderlecht’s bright young pair, Dennis Praet and Youri Tielemans.
The duo, 21 and 18 respectively, have shone in recent years and are regulars with the under-21 national team. Both also have outside chances of heading to Euro 2016 with the seniors.
Suitors will need to spend considerably to prise either away – Anderlecht don’t sell their star assets cheap, witness Romelu Lukaku. Will Everton be bold enough?
Youri Tielemans
Dennis Praet
13:30
Newcastle rebuff enquiry for French star
Suggestions in Italy are that Napoli – league leaders in Serie A – want Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko this month.
However, the Toon Army are said to have slapped a €35million price tag on the French internationals head.
That’s seen Napoli back away for now, although they could return in the summer.
Sissoko has a deal at St James’ Park until 2019, but it’s believed he’s eager to test himself in the Champions League.
13:25
KEY EVENT
Rodgers on Liverpool’s transfer committee
Brendan Rodgers has admitted he did NOT have the final say on transfers atLiverpool.
During the Northern Irishman’s three-year spell on Merseyside, the Reds spent a staggering £292m on players – with a further £200m banked from outgoings.
The club’s infamous transfer committee ran the rule over all dealings at Anfield, and remains in place under Jurgen Klopp.
And for the first time, Rodgers has opened up on what actually goes on – and revealed the final decision was not his.
“It was a group decision. It was certainly not something I would have the sole or final say on,” he told Sky Sports’ Goals on Sunday.
For the full story, head this way
13:09
Spurs on Ligue 1 watch
Reports in France have focused on Spurs’ transfer plans this January, with the north London club said to be eyeing two striking options to bolster their top four hopes.
Mauricio Pochettino is looking to add another forward to his squad, to offer an alternative option to Harry Kane.
First of all, Spurs scouts have been watching Marseile’s Michy Batshuayi again.
But his failure to impress has seen Spurs switch targets to Toulouse’s Wissam Ben Yedder.
France Football say Spurs bid €8million for the forward last week – only to see it rejected.
Ben Yedder is after a move and is refusing to sign a new contract.
12:55
ALEX RICHARDS
Ashley Cole set for MLS move
Ashley Cole will officially complete a move to MLS in the coming days, after agreeing a deal to join LA Galaxy.
Former England defender Cole, 35, has reached agreement with current club Roma over a deal to settle his contract with the Giallorossi.
Cole has been out of favour at the Stadio Olimpico for almost 12 months.
But despite Rudi Garcia’s departure, Roma were still happy for him to depart.
Cole refused to cancel the remaining year on his contract at the beginning of the current campaign but Galaxy have made a big play to take him to America over the last two months.
Read more here
12:30
Rodgers on how Liverpool nearly signed Alli
Brendan Rodgers has explained how close Liverpool came to signing Dele Alli.
The midfielder was heavily linked with the Reds before joining Tottenham in 2015.
“I spoke to Karl and spent hours in a hotel room with Dele. It was all above board, the clubs knew about it,” he said.
“We thought the deal was done but unfortunately he went to Tottenham.”
12:07
Why didn’t West Ham sign Austin?
David Gold has explained West Ham’s reluctance to sign Charlie Austin.
The striker was linked with the Hammers among a whole host of other clubs before joining Southampton yesterday.
The fee was a bargain at £4m – but Gold has claimed his wage demands would have been too high.
12:00
TOM HOPKINSON
Arbeloa back to England
Alvaro Arbeloa is keen to return to England next summer with Middlesbrough and Watford contemplating a move for the former Liverpool defender.
Arbeloa, 32, is out of contract at Real Madrid and has instructed his representatives to try to find him a club on these shores.
Italian side Napoli have also shown an interest but, if England is not on the cards, then the player is likely to follow his close friend Raul to the MLS.
11:38
DARREN WITCOOP
Watford target Phillips
Watford have joined the £8million Premier League scramble to sign QPR wingerMatt Phillips.
Quique Flores has sent his scouts to watch Phillips in recent weeks and is weighing up launching an offer for the 24-year-old.
The Hornets want to sign two widemen, with Malaga’s £6.5m-rated flier Nordin Amrabat another target.
West Brom and Bournemouth have already indicated they want to bring Phillips back to the top-flight this month.
And Aylesbury-born Phillips wants to stay near his London home – making Watford an attractive option.
11:21
Chelsea approach rejected
Dinamo Zagreb have confirmed they rejected an approach from Chelsea for Adrian Semper.
The Blues are said to be keen on the teenage goalkeeper with representatives sent to Croatia to finalise the deal.
But Dinamo manager Zoran Mamic insists the deal is no longer on the cards.
For the last few days, Chelsea representatives have been in Zagreb, where they have prepared – I must admit – a great offer for Adrian Semper.
We thanked them. They were highly professional and pleasant people, but we said ‘no’.
It is never easy to reject such a big offer for a young player, but we are convinced Adrian has a fantastic future ahead of him and we want him to spend at least some of that future with Dinamo.
11:00
Xhaka on the move?
Borussia Monchengladbach are willing to let star man Granit Xhaka depart.
The Swiss midfielder agreed a long-term deal in February but continues to be linked with a big-money move.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are said to be keen and Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl admits the club may be forced to cash in.
It depends a bit on our own sporting success, it depends on Granit’s own performances and of course it depends on the figures.
If they reach a certain level, then you could start to get dizzy. There are always situations in which every club would have to make considerations.
It is all in our own hands. As things stand, we are happy to have him with us and hopefully he will stay with us for a long time.
10:53
JAMES WHALING
Owls target McGeady
Sheffield Wednesday are interested in ending Aidan McGeady’s Everton nightmare.
The Championship promotion-chasers are keen to add to their options on the flanks as they look to consolidate their position in the top six.
McGeady has featured just once for the Toffees this season, but is unlikely to come cheap, and his hefty wages could be a snag.
10:48
Foxes seek reinforcements
Leicester are hopeful of sealing a deal for FC Copenhagen’s Daniel Amartey by the end of the week, Press Association Sport understands.
The Foxes are in talks with the 21-year-old midfielder as boss Claudio Ranieri seeks to bolster his squad for their shock title assault.
Leicester are top of the Barclays Premier League after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.
Ghana international Amartey has six caps for his country and would become the Foxes’ second January signing after Demarai Gray joined from Birmingham for £3.75million.
Amartey started his career with Swedish side Djurgarden before moving to Denmark in 2014.
His arrival is likely to trigger a loan move for Gokhan Inler, with the Switzerland captain wanting first-team football ahead of Euro 2016.
Villa are interested in the midfielder while a move to Schalke has not materialised.
Inler has made nine appearances for the Foxes – but just three league starts – since signing from Napoli in the summer and was an unused substitute at Villa Park on Saturday.
10:35
Loan ranger
Chelsea are willing to let Bertrand Traore depart on loan.
The 20-year-old has barely featured this season after a successful spell with Vitesse Arnhem.
Chelsea see him as a future star and are keen to develop his progress with another temporary spell.
Everton are reportedly keen but will have to pay £40,000-a-week to get him – according to the Sun.
10:26
KEY EVENT
De Gea ‘happy’ at United
David De Gea insists he is happy at Manchester United – and wants to become an Old Trafford legend.
The Spaniard came very close to joining Real Madrid in the summer and the La Liga giants have retained an interest despite their transfer ban looming.
But De Gea maintains he is settled in Manchester and has no plans to depart.
“In another country, at another club, the fans would not be the same as at Manchester United. They are some of the best in the world,” he said.
“I want to win trophies for Manchester United.”
10:13
SIMON MULLOCK
Iheanacho talks on hold
Manchester City have put contract talks with starlet Kelechi Iheanacho on hold following a row over who represents the Nigerian striker.
Iheanacho, 19, who lined up alongside Sergio Aguero in City’s 4-0 victory overCrystal Palace at the Etihad yesterday, will be rewarded for his breakthrough season with an improved new deal.
But City have had to shelve plans to hand the 19-year-old a significant pay rise after it emerged that the player is at the centre of a tug-of-war between rival agencies on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
United States-based First Eleven Management have represented Iheanacho since he was a schoolboy and advised him over his move to the Etihad in January 2014.
The company claims that the striker signed a new representation agreement when he turned 18.
10:02
Allen heading back to Swansea?
Joe Allen is a target for former club Swansea, reports the Sun.
Allen stepped off the bench to score a late equaliser in Liverpool’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Arsenal in midweek.
But his opportunities have been limited under Jurgen Klopp, since the German took over.
Having lost Jonjo Shelvey, Swansea are desperate for midfield reinforcements and see Allen as a reasonable target.
09:53
STEVE STAMMERS
Toffees target Hughes
Everton are set to make a £10million move for Will Hughes this summer.
They had planned to make a bid for the 20-year-old Derby midfielder last August.
But the highly-rated England Under-21 star then suffered a serious knee injury in the first half of the Rams’ season opener against Bolton which ruled him out for six months – and he will not be ready to make his comeback until February.
Everton will wait until Hughes regains his fitness, which means it’ll be the close-season before they revive their interest.
Meanwhile, Toffees duo Bryan Oviedo and Darron Gibson are targets for QPR and Blackburn respectively.
09:46
Sammer: Bayern NOT planning new deal for Gotze
This one might interest you Liverpool fans.
Mario Gotze has been linked with the Reds in recent weeks, having played under Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund.
He has struggled for regular starting opportunities at Bayern Munich and Matthias Sammer has indicated the player is not set for a new deal.
We will look at Gotze’s contract situation in peace. Bayern Munich are the party calling the shots.
There is no problem at all with Mario. We all know how the situation is and how long his contract is still running.
And we know when there are certain key moments. But we are the ones who are in charge. We are in no rush and will work on this at our leisure.
09:41
Toon target Gomis?
Newcastle are considering a move for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, according to the Mail.
The French striker has had a disappointing season this term after a flying start in the Premier League.
It is claimed he has a £7million release clause at the Liberty Stadium and Newcastle are ready to test Swansea’s resolve.
Steve McClaren has already snatched Jonjo Shelvey from his relegation rivals and is eager to bolster his frontline.
Gomis also has interest from Sunderland plus Lekhwiya in Qatar and Al Ahli in Dubai.
09:29
NEIL MCLEMAN
Debuchy angered by Wenger
Mathieu Debuchy has accused Arsene Wenger of misleading him about his Arsenal future.
The France full-back is set to leave this January with Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen among the interested clubs.
The £12m signing from Newcastle has made only two Premier League appearances this season – the last on November 8.
Asked by L’Equipe if he regretted not leaving last summer, Debuchy said: “Yes, clearly I have lost six months. I would have preferred to have left last summer but the coach told me I would have my chance. It was not the case.
“I don’t know who is responsible. Last year, I was injured (shoulder) and I was out a long time and Bellerin played well. This summer, I had a good pre-season and I was ready to begin the season as a starter but the coach decided otherwise. That is competition, no problem. That is football.”
France’s first-choice right-back at the last World Cup, Debuchy now wants to move to get back into contention for his home Euro 2016.
Aston Villa coach Remi Garde has already spoken to him about moving to the Premier League’s bottom club.
“They are among the teams who want me,” Debuchy said. “I am looking at everything but it is not an option I have ruled out. It could be a great challenge (at Villa).
“Even if they are currently in trouble, Aston Villa are one of the big English clubs. I also had the coach on the phone. The conversation went well. Whatever happens, even if it is to come back here in the summer and leave again, I have to leave this winter. I cannot stay at Arsenal.”
Debuchy, 30, is under contract until 2019.
09:26
Norwich keen on Klose
Norwich will equal their club record fee with an £8.5million swoop for Swiss defender Timm Klose.
The 27-year-old is due to have a medical with the Canaries today.
He could be in the squad for next Saturday’s clash with Liverpool at Carrow Road.
Norwich previously spent £8.5m on striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, although the striker failed to impress.
09:16
ALEX RICHARDS
Cole heading Stateside
Ashley Cole will officially complete a move to MLS in the coming days, after agreeing a deal to join LA Galaxy.
Former England defender Cole, 35, has reached agreement with current club Roma over a deal to settle his contract with the Giallorossi.
Cole has been out of favour at the Stadio Olimpico for almost 12 months.
But despite Rudi Garcia’s departure, Roma were still happy for him to depart.Cole refused to cancel the remaining year on his contract at the beginning of the current campaign but Galaxy have made a big play to take him to America over the last two months.
Having sold US international Omar Gonzalez, LA have been in need of defensive reinforcements.However, Cole will not arrive as a Designated Player – MLS rules stipulate clubs can have three, operating outside the league’s salary cap – with those spots already filled by Gerrard, Robbie Keane and Giovani dos Santos.
Instead, Roma WILL continue to pay the majority of Cole’s salary over the next five months, while Cole has also agreed a considerable pay cut.
LA Galaxy return to pre-season training on Friday, and they also hope to have Nigel de Jong and former Wolves defender Jelle van Damme in their ranks.
08:54
Barca watch Stones
Barcelona sent scouts to watch Everton defender John Stones against Chelsea.
The England man is in high demand with clubs both in England and Europe keeping tabs on him.
Barca have received glowing reports on his progress and sent scouts to check on him first hand on Saturday, according to the Mail.
Everton are set to open talks with the defender over a new deal but there is no guarantee he will sign.
08:44
KEY EVENT
Arsenal gossip round-up
Arsenal are set to lose Welsh international midfielder Aaron Ramsey to Barcelona in the summer, according to the Express.
The report says Barca scouts once again watched Ramsey during the 3-3 draw against Liverpool in midweek, and are keen to take him to the Nou Camp at the end of this season.
Ramsey’s Welsh teammate Gareth Bale is currently turning heads in La Liga, scoring goals regularly for the Catalans’ Clasico rivals Real Madrid.
Arsenal are not apparently expected to deny the player the opportunity to move to Barcelona to play alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez.
Read more on the latest Arsenal news here.
08:23
KEY EVENT
Manchester United gossip round-up
Real Madrid are still confident of luring David De Gea to the Bernabeu – despite being hit with a two-window transfer ban.
Los Blancos will be unable to sign players both n the summer window and next January, after being found guilty of irregularities regarding the acquisition of under-18s.
Real bosses met earlier this week to discuss the sanction and emerged so confident of winning their appeal, according to the Independent, they will not rush through the signing of De Gea in January.
Instead, they will wait until the summer when they will again attempt to take him to Madrid.
Click here for the rest of the Man United transfer news.
08:12
KEY EVENT
Liverpool gossip round-up
Liverpool are winning the race to sign Leicester City hotshot Jamie Vardy.
That is according to the Daily Star, who say the Reds are willing to fork out £25million for the England striker int he summer.
The 29-year-old set a new Premier League record of scoring in 11 consecutive games earlier the season and has been the spearhead behind the Foxes’ unlikely title challenge.
Claudio Ranieri is understandably keen to keep hold of his star man, and City will reportedly offer him a new deal worth double his current £45,000-a-week contract.
Click here for the rest of the Liverpool transfer news.
07:59
COLIN YOUNG
United reject Valdes loan
Louis van Gaal has blocked Newcastle’s attempt to sign Victor Valdes on loan.
The Manchester United boss has refused to allow the former Barcelona keeper to move to another Premier League club as their feud continues.
Valdes has been completely banished from the first team at Old Trafford since the start of the season, after a bust-up with Van Gaal.
He is currently having to train on his own — and only when other members of the squad are not at their Carrington training ground.
The former Spain international is desperate to get out of the club and a lifeline had been offered by Newcastle who need extra cover for starter Rob Elliot, with No 1 Tim Krul ruled out for the season.
07:45
STEVE BATES
United to spend £120m
Manchester United are gearing up for a major £120million summer spending spree,writes Steve Bates in the Sunday People.
I understand executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward gathered his top scouts together last week for a summit meeting with their key European and world-wide scouts.
Woodward’s assembled the talent-spotters for an intensive analysis of their current database of potential targets.
It’s believed his purpose was to identify players for a £100m-plus summer spending spree, rather than targets for the current January window.
United know major targets, like Real Madrid star Gareth Bale – if the Spaniards’ wintheir appeal against a recently-imposed FIFA transfer embargo – and Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller, are likely to be off-limits to them if they don’t finish in the top four this season.
It’s clear, however, that United are planning another major transfer assault even though current boss Van Gaal has already spent £258m.
07:30
STEVE STAMMERS
Blues target Dann
Scott Dann is being looked at as a potential long-term successor for Chelsea’s John Terry.
The west London club have watched the Crystal Palace defender in almost every match this season.
Dann, who only last year signed a five-year deal with the Eagles, could expect to double his money should Roman Abramovich give the green light to any move at the end of the current campaign.
The 27-year-old can play on either side at centre-half but made his name in thePremier League at Birmingham City six years ago on the left of a defensive pairing
Dann, who was on Everton’s radar six months ago in case the Toffees chose to accept the money on the the table for John Stones, agreed a fresh £60,000-a-week deal with Palace.
07:29
Greetings
Good morning one and all.
How are we on this chilly Sunday?
It was another busy day of Premier League action yesterday – and this afternoon promises to be no different.
But off the field things are starting to hot up too with the window just a fortnight from closing.
If you want all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours then you are in the right place.
Stay tuned for all the fun!