TRANSFER NEWS

Palace chasing Banks
Crystal Palace are interested in the signature of Dundee United
youngster Scott Banks, reports the Sun.
The 18-year-old winger has found playing time hard to come by in the
Scottish Championship this season, and could be offered a way out by
the Premier League side, with his contract set to run out in the
summer.
Meunier reveals Everton snub
PSG defender Thomas Meunier has revealed that he rejected the chance
to join Everton in the summer, reports the Mirror.
The Belgian says that the Toffees were interested in bringing him to
Goodison Park in the last transfer window, but their lack of European
competition was the only stumbling block in any deal being made.
QPR planning Hickey move
QPR have joined the race to sign highly-rated Hearts youngster Aaron Hickey.
The Scottish Sun are reporting that QPR are weighing up a bid for the
17-year-old, but they face huge competition from Manchester City, who
may win the race for his signature by signing him and immediately
loaning him back to the Scottish club.
Chelsea eyeing Atalanta’s Malinovskyi
Chelsea are chasing Atalanta’s Ruslan Malinovskyi, with Frank Lampard
keen on bringing in the midfielder when the club’s transfer ban comes
to an end in the summer, reports the Express.
The Ukrainian has been scouted by Lampard’s former team-mate Claude
Makelele, who gave the former Genk player a raving review after
watching him in international action last week.
Man Utd and Everton to battle it out for Dembele
Manchester United will face competition from Premier League rivals
Everton in a bid to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, according to the
Guardian.
The former Celtic forward has six league goals this season in Ligue 1,
and is wanted by both Everton and United as they look to solve their
goal scoring issues.
Quique Sanchez Flores eyeing Cifuentes
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores is keeping a close eye on Ecuador
youngster Jose Cifuentes, reports the Sun.
The Hornets remain rock bottom of the Premier League without a win in
their nine games so far, and could turn to the 20-year-old America de
Quito midfielder in a bid to solve some of their issues.
Wolves to reignite Kessie interest?
Wolves could make a move for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie in an
attempt to bolster their squad in order to challenge in both the
Premier League and in Europe this season.
The 22-year-old was close to making the switch to Molineux in the
summer, only for the deal to fall through. But the Guardian claim that
the move is back on, with the Ivory Coast international possibly on
his way out as the Italian club continue to struggle with their
finances.
Tottenham make Ferguson top priority
Tottenham have made West Brom right-back Nathan Ferguson their top
priority in the January transfer window, claims the Sun.
Mauricio Pochettino has made the 19-year-old his top target in a bid
to solve their defensive issues, with the club failing to recover from
the sale of Kieran Trippier to Atletico Madrid in the summer.
Ceballos holds talks with Perez to make Arsenal stay permanent
Dani Ceballos has discussed his future with Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez in an attempt to make a permanent move to Arsenal,
reports the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old has impressed since making the loan switch from Spain,
and is reportedly keen to move to the Gunners on a permanent basis as
soon as possible.
Gomes nearing Man Utd extension
Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes is nearing a contract
extension with the club, according to Sky Sports.
Gomes has made seven total appearances for the club, including three
this season. The 19-year-old has represented England up to the U-20
level.
Ancelotti to call Ibrahimovic about Napoli interest
Carlo Ancelotti joked he will call Zlatan Ibrahimovic about a move to
Napoli following Saturday’s 2-0 win over Hellas Verona.
LA Galaxy superstar Ibrahimovic talked up his chances of a return to
Serie A as the 38-year-old expressed his interest in playing for
Ancelotti’s Napoli.
PSG look to sign Spurs’ Eriksen
Paris Saint-Germain seek to muscle in on Real Madrid’s efforts to sign
Christian Eriksen, reports the Daily Mail.
Eriksen has long been linked with a move to the Bernabeu from
Tottenham and was close to leaving England over the summer, the
Merengue may face a battle for the Dane’s signature.
Man City plan new Sterling deal to halt Real Madrid move
England star set to become Premier League’s best-paid player
Manchester City hope to end speculation over Raheem Sterling’s future
with a lucrative new deal, claims the Express.
Sterling has been linked to a £200 million ($259m) switch to Real
Madrid next summer.
Man Utd prepare £300m summer spending spree
Manchester United are arming a huge summer transfer warchest in a bid
to improve their fortunes, according to the Daily Mail.
The Red will have up to £300m ($389m) to spend on new talent after a
disappointing start to the 2019-20 season.