News & Transfer Rumour Roundup: Chelsea Eye £30m Midfield Maestro, Liverpool Flop To Rejoin Old Club, £40m Winger Looks Old Trafford-Bound

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Chelsea are hoping to beat Manchester United to the signing of AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman with a £30m bid for the Dutchman.

Full story: Daily Express.

Liverpool’s £16m summer signing Martio Balotelli is seemingly a target for his former club Inter Milan this January after failing to settle at Anfield.

Full story: Daily Star.

Manchester United could beat Manchester City to the signing of Fiorentina’s £40m-rated winger Juan Cuadrado.

Full story: Sport Mediaset.

Liverpool are likely to make loan moves in the transfer market this winter and are targeting Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Manchester City look set to agree a deal with New York City FC to see Frank Lampard extend his loan deal at the Etihad Stadium.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is a top transfer target for MLS giants New York Red Bulls as he stalls on a new contract with the Reds.

Full story: Daily Telegraph.

Manchester United are ready to loan out young winger Adnan Januzaj this January after his drop in the pecking order this season.

Full story: Daily Express.

Everton could rival the likes of Arsenal for the signing of promising young Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Highly-rated Burnley striker Danny Ings is rumoured to be a top transfer target for Newcastle United.

Full story: Daily Star.

Reports also suggest that the 22-year-old England hopeful could also be a surprise target for Dutch giants Ajax.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Manchester United are not planning to keep AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao beyond his loan deal and are already planning to sign a replacement.

Full story: Fichajes.net.

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Napoli attacking midfielder Marek Hamsik ahead of the January transfer window.

Full story: Fichajes.com.

Crystal Palace are eyeing a surprise move to sign Swansea City striker Michu, currently on loan at Serie A side Napoli.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has launched a scathing attack on Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal.

Full story: Daily Telegraph.

Meanwhile, van Gaal has admitted Robin van Persie is lucky to have kept his place in the United team this season due to a lack of backup options.

Full story: Guardian.

Spanish pair Iker Casillas and Isco are both among five big names who could be let go by Real Madrid in the January transfer window.

Full story: Fichajes.com.

Liverpool are considering Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp as a possible replacement for Brendan Rodgers at Anfield.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani may not make the move to the Premier League as clubs cannot afford his high wages.

Full story: Daily Mail.

West Ham United are lining up a move to re-sign Glen Johnson from Liverpool as he stalls on signing a new contract.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa,  currently on loan at Hull City, could have his contract terminated by the club.

Full story: L’Equipe.