Former striker Michael Owen says Manchester United are “not functioning as a team” and believes 31-year-old Netherlands striker Robin van Persie is no longer living up to his reputation – (Telegraph)
Romelu Lukaku, 21, is not doing the business at Everton and the club need to buy another striker, says former Toffees goalkeeper Neville Southall – (talkSPORT)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has joked that he will try and sign departing Liverpool star Steven Gerrard at the end of the season – (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal are said to be targeting a move for young Paris Saint-Germain striker Jean-Kevin Augustin – (Metro)
Sampdoria are confident striker Samuel Eto’o will join them before the transfer window closes, despite the Cameroon international yet to come to an agreement with Everton to leave Goodison Park – (Sky Sports)