23rd February, 2016
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard might have been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain, but the 25-year-old would only think about leaving the Stamford Bridge club to join Real Madrid. (Daily Telegraph)
Lazio president Claudio Lotito said Manchester United have secured a £47m deal for Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson, 22, but the club released a statement saying it was untrue. (Manchester Evening News)
The Red Devils face a potential cost of £10m if they sack manager Louis van Gaal.(The Sun)
United have sent scouts to watch Braga winger Rafa Silva, 22, who has a £15.5m release clause in his contract.(Express, via A Bola)
Midfielder Michael Carrick, 34, is considering moving abroad over fears he will not be offered a new deal at Manchester United.(ESPN)
Aston Villa supporters are planning a mass walkout at the next three Villa Park matches to protest about the way the club is being run. Fans have been asked to leave their seats in the 74th minute. (Birmingham Mail)
West Brom captain Darren Fletcher insists there is no problem between the players and the fans after winger Chris Brunt was hit on the face by a coin thrown by one of their own supporters. (Express and Star)
Leicester midfielder N’Golo Kante, 24, could get a call-up by France after national team manager Didier Deschamps said “we’re following him”.(Leicester Mercury, via Canal TV)
Tottenham forward Son Heung-Min, 23, says the club’s exit from the FA Cup after losing to Crystal Palace could help “tired” Spurs as they challenge for the Premier League title and success in the Europa League.(Daily Telegraph)
Romanian side Rapid Bucharest are in talks to sign Watford’s 19-year-old midfielder George Byers on loan until the end of the season.(Watford Observer)
Premier League strugglers Sunderland have been linked with a summer move for Belgian striker Laurent Depoitre, 27, who has scored 13 goals for Gent this season. (Sunderland Echo)
Former Scotland international Don Hutchinson feels handing the Newcastle captaincy to Jonjo Shelvey, 23, “would be the making of the midfielder”.(Chronicle)
Ex-Everton full-back Michael Ball says goalkeeper Joel Robles is the club’s undisputed number one now ahead of regular Tim Howard.(Liverpool Echo)
Howard, 36, wants a four-year deal worth more than £14m to join MLS side Colorado Rapids. The American is currently on a £70,000-a-week deal at Goodison Park.(The Sun)
Swansea have been linked with a move for Italian striker Stefano Okaka, 26, who currently plays for Belgian side Anderlecht.(South Wales Evening Post)
Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, 26, wants Emmanuel Adebayor to score his 100th Premier League goal in order to see the striker’s dance moves.(Croydon Advertiser)
Bournemouth defender Simon Francis, 31, believes the club are in a “good position” despite being just four points above the Premier League’s relegation zone. (Bournemouth Echo)