TRANSFER GOSSIP Portos Colombia international striker Jackson Martinez, 27, is said to be on the verge of completing a transfer to Chelsea. His agent has reportedly travelled to London to discuss the terms of a deal which will cost the Blues around £33m. Full story: Metro(external) Chelsea are also thought to be favourites to sign Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic, 25, who prefers the Stamford Bridge club to Manchester United and Liverpool, if he chooses to leave Sevilla instead of signing a new contract. Full story: Express(external) West Ham and Newcastle are vying to sign former Blackburn and QPR defender Christopher Samba, 29, from Dinamo Moscow, with the Congo international wanting to return to England to be with his family. Full story: Express(external) Arsenal hope they can cash in by signing promising Basle right-back Fabian Schar, 21, who was an intern with a Swiss bank a couple of years ago. Full story: Metro(external) Manchester United are monitoring Portos Brazilian international left-back Alex Sandro, 22, as they continue their search for a replacement for Patrice Evra, who is expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season. Full story: Express(external) Fulham are confident of keeping 17-year-old French forward Moussa Dembele, despite interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. Full story: GetWestLondon(external) Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo, 19, would reportedly be interested in joining Arsenal, according to his agent. Full story: International Business Times(external) OTHER GOSSIP Stoke chairman Peter Coates wants goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 26, who has been linked with a £15m move to Manchester City in January, to remain at the club until the end of the season at least. Full story: Stoke Sentinel(external) Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert will wait until Charles NZogbia, 27, returns to full fitness before making a decision on the French midfielders future. Full story: Sky Sports(external) Striker Shane Long, 26, has reiterated his desire to stay with West Bromwich Albion - even though the option in his contract has yet to be discussed. Full story: Birmingham Mail(external) Yohan Cabaye, 27, has admitted he misses playing in Europe, but insists it will not stop him giving everything for Newcastle this season. Full story: Newcastle Journal(external) AND FINALLY Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed he is a secret fan of Manchester- based soap opera Coronation Street, after visiting the programmes set this week. Full story: Metro(external) >AM
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