Transfer news and gossip: Chelsea set to complete loan deal for Gonzalo Higuain, Tottenham place £225m price tag on Christian Eriksen, Crystal Palace interested in Tammy Abraham

talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday’s papers and online… Chelsea are reportedly closing on a loan deal to bring Gonzalo Higuain to the club for the rest of the season. (Marca) Chelsea are continuing to monitor Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi – with owner Roman Abramovich leading interest in the striker. The…

Liverpool outcast Alberto Moreno reportedly has ‘several offers’ to join Premier League clubs in January transfer

Liverpool outcast Alberto Moreno reportedly has ‘several offers’ from Premier League clubs as an Anfield exit looks increasingly likely. The left-back wants to leave the Reds after starting just four games this season, having found his game time severely restricted due to Andy Robertson’s form. Last month, Moreno hit out at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, claiming…

Arsenal news: ‘Why’s man doing this?’ – Alexandre Lacazette posts video of Blackpool protest

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has posted a video of the Blackpool fan protesting on top of their team coach on Instagram. The French forward is on the bench for their FA Cup tie at Bloomfield Road – live on talkSPORT -but their travel to the match was delayed by the supporter. Police were on the…

Who is Curtis Jones, how old is he and when did he join Liverpool? Reds starlet making debut in Wolves FA Cup tie

Curtis Jones will make his Liverpool debut in their FA Cup third-round tie against Wolves on Monday night. The young star was the talk of the Reds’ pre-season tour of the US, after impressing in the 2-1 win over Manchester City. Now, he has the chance to shine on the competitive stage. Who is Curtis…

Transfer news and gossip: Manchester United star to sign new deal, Barcelona beat Liverpool to defender and Celtic and Rangers battle to sign Portsmouth ace

talkSPORT.com brings you all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Tuesday’s papers and online… Ander Herrera is set to sign a new deal at Manchester United after convincing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of his commitment to the club – FULL STORY Elsewhere, Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign France starlet Jean-Clair Todibo on…

Tottenham transfer news: Spurs linked with January move for Wolves right-back Matt Doherty

Tottenham are interested in signing Wolves full-back Matt Doherty, according to reports. The wing-back has been an ever-present for the West Midlands side this season, featuring in every league game of their impressive return to the Premier League. Doherty has been in great form this term, particularly as an attacking outlet, having notched up three…

How Bayern Munich could line up next season with Callum Hudson-Odoi, Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez

Not too long ago Bayern Munich were one of Europe’s most feared teams, but they have somewhat lost their way over the past 12 to 18 months. They may have won the Bundesliga last season but it was a turbulent campaign, with Jupp Heynckes replacing Carlo Ancelotti as manager in October 2017, as well as…

Newcastle transfer news: How Rafael Benitez’s Magpies could look at the end of January with new signings

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has been given hope this January transfer window of signings to  help his side stay in the Premier League. The Magpies currently sit 15th in the division but are without a win since mid-December when they dispatched Huddersfield 1-0 away from home. Benitez has slammed the lack of resources he…

Portugal defender Pepe rejoins Porto on two-year deal after 12-year absence

Former Real Madrid defender Pepe has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Porto – 12 years after leaving. He returns after departing from Turkish side Besiktas having left in December. The Portuguese champions confirmed on Tuesday morning that the 103-cap Portugal defender has joined as a free agent, signing until June 2021. The 35-year-old spent…

Stoke City appoint Nathan Jones as manager to replace sacked Gary Rowett

Stoke City have appointed Luton Town boss Nathan Jones as their new manager. Gary Rowett was sacked on Tuesday after a underwhelming season having only been appointed in May following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Stoke were one of the pre-season favourites to win promotion, but they are 14th in the Championship after…