PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFER WINDOW

Pep Guardiola has congratulated Alexis Sanchez ahead of his imminent move to Manchester United, and insists there are no hard feelings.

Manuel Pellegrini is keen on signing Javier Mascherano in January, as Rafinha edges closer to Inter Milan move.

Michael Carrick has made just one appearance this season due to a heart condition and is expected to retire at the end of the campaign.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains Arsenal's preferred target to replace Manchester United bound Alexis Sanchez.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool are not actively looking for potential new targets that they "don't know so far", but admits he could do more business if a deal really stands out.

Nathan has joined Portuguese outfit Belenenses on loan for the rest of the campaign after being recalled from Ligue 1 club Amiens SC.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce insists that Everton are now focused on reducing the size of their bloated first-team squad after signing Cenk Tosun and Theo Walcott.

Inter Milan are keen to sign Daniel Sturridge during the ongoing January transfer window as Luciano Spalletti wants a proven goal scorer.

Barcelona are keen to keep Sergi Roberto at the club and have agreed a new deal in principle until 2022 with improved terms.

Antonio Conte is desperate to sign a striker in January and after Andy Carroll's latest injury setback, he has set his sights on AS Roma's Edin Dzeko.

Kelechi Nwakali was expected to spend the entire campaign with VVV Venlo but, Arsenal are planning to recall him owing to limited game time.

Manchester United are the latest European giant to express an interest in signing highly-rated Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri, according to reports.

Liverpool could hand returns to Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson and Alberto Moreno for the visit to Swansea City on Monday after the trio all returned to training.

Manchester United are hoping to register Alexis Sanchez in time for this Saturday's Premier League clash against Burnley.

Following the departure of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, reports claim that Liverpool are no longer willing to sanction a loan exit for teenager Ben Woodburn.

Tottenham have taken steps to initiate discussions over the potential transfer of Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura, according to the latest reports from France.

Warren Barton feels Newcastle United need a host of new players in the January transfer window, but has urged Rafael Benitez to prioritise a striker.

Marotta, who has been vocal about Juve's ongoing pursuit of Liverpool's Emre Can, has reiterated his club's desire to see 'La Joya' remain in Italy.

Phil Neville says the signings of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will make Arsenal a better side even with the imminent departure of Alexis Sanchez.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has addressed speculation over deals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Malcom and Jonny Evans after confirming that a Sanchez-Mkhitaryan swap is likely.

The Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap deal could yet be delayed with Arsenal demanding an extra £10m to complete the move.