West Ham will try to sign Joleon Lescott in the summer when the 31-year-old Manchester City defender’s contract expires, six months after the Hammers made an initial move for the England international – Daily Mirror
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is also keen on capturing Emanuele Giaccherini from relegation-threatened Sunderland. The striker, 28, wants to remain in the Premier League rather than return to his native Italy – Metro
The agent of Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler, 20, has played down the possibility of the player joining Arsenal, despite talk of a move to the north London club in the last transfer window – Daily Express
Manchester United striker Bebe says he will make a decision on his future at the end of the season – Sky Sports
Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus, 24, wants to move to Manchester United, according to the midfielder’s former team-mate Mario Gotze, who is now at Bayern Munich – Daily Star