Arsenal could be offered the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira for a knock-down fee, with the Spanish club keen to avoid losing the 27-year-old on a free transfer next summer – (Independent)
Aston Villa are close to agreeing a permanent deal for Liverpool loanee defender Aly Cissokho, 26 – (Sky Sports)
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is determined to add a winger before the transfer window closes, with a loan deal for Chelsea’s Christian Atsu, 22, one of the rumoured options – (Sky Sports)
Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia, 27, is likely to be the next big-money star to leave Manchester City after a £12.5m bid from wealthy Russian side Zenit St Petersburg – (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland’s lengthy pursuit of Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 25, is no nearer a conclusion, with the Italian still yet to make a decision on his future – (Newcastle Journal)