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Zamalek president Mortada Mansour has confirmed that West Brom have reached an agreement to sign Ali Gabr on a loan deal that includes the option of a permanent summer transfer.

West Brom have set a £23m asking price for Evans, but Arsenal and City are hoping to clinch a deal for around £18m.

McCormack enjoyed a largely productive spell at Elland Road between 2010 and 2014 while Elphick has started just three league matches for Villa this season.

West Bromwich Albion face the risk of losing club captain Jonny Evans for just £3m if they get relegated this season with Arsenal and Manchester City interested in the defender.

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.

The Gunners and City have been heavily linked with a move for the 29-year-old, but Pardew says the Baggies have not been approached as of yet.

Gayle almost joined Fulham in a deal worth £15m but the move stalled due to Newcastle's inability to find a replacement.

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.

Jonny Evans has been linked with a move to Premier League leaders Manchester City, Arsenal and his former club Manchester United in the January transfer window.

The death of former England striker Cyrille Regis has highlighted the work The FA still have to do to tackle racism in football.

Cyrille Regis, a pioneering footballer who starred alongside Laurie Cunningham and Brendon Batson at West Brom, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 59.

Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on signing Jonny Evans during the January transfer window.

Charly Musonda has been given the green light to spend the rest of the season out on loan following the recent signing of Ross Barkley.

Niasse has never managed to truly convince those on Merseyside and his prospective departure could pave the way for AC Milan forward Andre Silva to arrive at Goodison Park.

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has been linked with moves to Valencia and West Ham United, but Wenger ruled out the possibility of his compatriot joining David Moyes' side.

The north London club are looking to bolster their defence having conceded eight goals in their last four league games.

Alan Pardew faces a pivotal month in the January transfer window as he attempts to improve a West Brom side who he has yet to guide to victory.

Johnstone, 24, has been linked with a £4m move to Villa's West Midlands rivals West Brom in the January window.

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

West Brom move off the bottom of the Premier League table after Jay Rodriguez's controversial 89th-minute penalty cancels out a late own goal from James McClean.

Allardyce did not want to play Jagielka for 90 minutes against Chelsea and will not consider him for the trip to the Hawthorns.

Everton's director of football Steve Walsh and the club's new chief scout Martyn Glover flew to France on Wednesday (20 December) to watch Soumaoro as Lille drew 1-1 with Nice.

West Bromwich Albion are willing to allow Jonny Evans leave the club in the January transfer window if they receive a bid of around £30m. He has 18 months left on his contract.

Danny Ings has returned to full fitness since recovering from two lengthy injury setbacks in the last two years. He has made two appearances in the Premier League this term.

Hegazi joined the Baggies on a season-long loan from Egyptian outfit Al Ahly in the summer but has been deemed worthy of a permanent contract.

Lukaku and Lingard's first-half strikes sealed United's sixth win in their last seven matches against an indifferent West Brom.

Pardew says he prefers Mourinho to Guardiola due to the Red Devils boss's knack for winning trophies.

Arsenal and Manchester City had registered their interest in the defender during the summer.

West Brom look set to beat Premier League rivals Liverpool to the permanent signing of Al Ahly loanee Ahmed Hegazi in January.

Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly is set to be on the sidelines for around two or three months due to an ankle injury.