Premier League transfer window

Manchester United were hoping to use Inter Milan's interest in Henrikh Mkhitaryan to sign Joao Mario, who has struggled for game time under Spalletti.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino must decide whether to improve his squad now or risk allowing a Champions League place to slip away.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos with the 20-year-old now expected to leave the club on loan.

Everton manager Sam Allardyce admits that the club were resigned to losing contract rebel Ross Barkley before he arrived and does not see that stance changing.

Everton are currently discussing personal terms with Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun, who could be registered in time to face Liverpool in the FA Cup on Friday night.

Leon Goretzka has been subject to interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich as he begins the final six-months of his contract with Schalke.

Real Madrid are keen to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham and are willing to offer Gareth Bale as part of a player-plus-cash deal.

The lingering uncertainty surrounding the future of manager Mark Hughes is likely to have a significant impact on Stoke's January transfer business.

Manchester City remain keen to sign Alexis Sanchez and could move in January owing to Gabriel Jesus' recent knee injury.

Liverpool and Barcelona are at loggerheads over the fee for Philippe Coutinho, with the former demanding £133m to allow the midfielder to leave in January.

Arsenal forward Stephy Mavididi has completed his loan move to Charlton Athletic until the end of the 2017-18 season.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal will sign Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina to Arsenal this month before being immediately sent out on loan.

Reports claim that Liverpool will allow Ben Woodburn and Ovie Ejaria to leave the club on loan this month, with the former targeted for a reunion with Chris Coleman at Sunderland.

Romero would be content with a loan move away from Old Trafford if it meant he would feature regularly between now and the World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino say Spurs will monitor Rose's fitness after he missed the 2-0 win at Swansea City.

Sanchez is in the final knockings of his contract in north London and has been courted by Manchester City for a number of months.

Kasey Palmer and Ike Ugbo have both returned to Stamford Bridge early after Chelsea opted to end their respective loan stints with Huddersfield Town and Barnsley.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that he is a huge fan of Chilean duo Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez ahead of their game against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Leicester's squad is not in need of major surgery but Puel is open to tweaking his squad in a few areas.

Barcelona fans have encouraged the club to step up the pursuit of Philippe Coutinho amid reports claiming that the Brazilian 'doesn't want' to play for Liverpool again.

Stephy Mavididi is set to leave Preston for Charlton Athletic as Arsenal attempt to give the 19-year-old regular game time.

Philippe Coutinho has yet to inform Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of his intention to leave Barcelona - if indeed he wants to move to the Nou Camp.

Liverpool first team development coach Pep Lijnders has left the club with immediate effect to take over as head coach of NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

Samuel Umtiti is contracted to Barcelona until the summer of 2021 but has a £50m release clause which can be triggered by interested clubs.

Huddersfield have managed to keep their head above water during the first half of the season but will need to add an injection of creative quality to their frontline in January.

Leon Goretzka has entered the final six months of his contract with Schalke and can now begin talks with clubs outside Germany.

Sam Allardyce has certainly turned things around at Goodison Park but new signings are still needed to help balance a lop-sided squad.

Jose Mourinho will have the services of Romelu Lukaku for the FA Cup game against Derby County, but remains non-committal on January additions.

Sam Johnstone will be recalled from his loan spell at Aston Villa after United agreed a deal with West Bromwich Albion.

Marcus McGuane is highly rated at Arsenal with Arsene Wenger giving him a run out with the first-team in the Europa League this season.