Transfer Rumours 2013/14

10.38 GMT: PSG boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Hoarau is in discussions with another club but said the transfer is not yet official. RMC in France believes Everton and Sunderland are keen to sign PSG striker Guillaume Hoarau.

It appears Tottenham could go back in for a couple of Brazilian stars. Andre Villas-Boas in Lancenet, via the Daily Mirror: “We got in touch with Willian and he is one of the players that interests us. I like his style, but we could not reach the value Shakhtar were asking. It does not mean we won’t try again. Shakhtar are a difficult club to negotiate with as they do not need the money and can keep their players

“For Damiao, he had a spectacular Olympics. We follow the best players and youngsters. Leandro fits this profile. He has had injuries after London 2012, but he is a player that is always on our list.”

Sky Sports sources understand Theo Walcott is set to meet with Arsenal today for the latest round of talks over his contract. The striker - as he likes to be known - is of course out of contract in the summer.

Liverpool should have made a move for Ba instead of Sturridge.

Better and cheaper - makes no sense.

And why do you people think that Ba would prefer us over Chelsea?

Btw can Sturridge play tonight?

Knowing our luck, Ba's knee would probably blow up the second he signed, I'm happy with Sturridge

Sturridge only recovered from an injury a week ago or so if I am not mistaken.

You have to sign 24hours before that to be eligible to play iirc.

Angelo Henriquez has completed his loan move to Wigan, looking forward to seeing if he gets some games. Martinez seems to suggest he will.

I'm not sure if I'm so keen on Sturridge. He's young, speedy, decent finisher, but his performances also seems to be inconsistent. And I don't like us buying young English talent, we squandered far too much on Henderson and Carroll, but then again we were desperate for another attacking player so Sturridge fits the bill.

Anyone know how much the deal was?

Most reports suggest it was £12 million. Quite a lot for a player that you could have got for free in the summer.

It wouldn't have been free though.

But less than £12 million.

Yes but not much less and we need another striker now so why would waiting till the summer be of any benefit

We'll just play 2 up top its not exactly rocket science Suarez never stays up the middle anyway so Sturridge will be able to stay there and Suarez will be the one who roams.

Everton are in advanced talks with Brugge about signing Vadis Odjidja-Ofeo on a permanent deal which will allow Hitzlsperger to leave