Sam Preston Archives: 12/2018

Tammy Abraham could get the goals Newcastle need to survive but it remains to be seen whether they can get a deal for the Chelsea frontman over the line this time around.

Tottenham find themselves in a battle for Cengiz Under and there a number of factors that would make him an appealing signing for Mauricio Pochettino.

Claudio Ranieri is in the hunt for a striker in January and that will do nothing to quell rumours that talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic is unsettled.

Newcastle reportedly want an attack-minded player to bolster their options on the left of defence and Matt Targett of Southampton would fit the bill.

Dejan Lovren has made another huge public statement at a time when Liverpool really just need to carry on chuntering along steadily.

Claudio Ranieri has turned to Lys Mousset in his attempts to add goals to his Fulham side but the Bournemouth outcast would have to show a significant improvement what we’ve seen of him so far in the Premier League to keep the Cottagers afloat.

Adrien Rabiot’s contract situation at Paris Saint Germain is attracting Premier League interest, with both Liverpool and Tottenham in the race. But which would be the better option for the midfielder?

Lyon’s Champions League performances have attracted attention from the Premier League in their midfielders, but City’s preference for Houssem Aouar could leave Liverpool a free run at Tanguy N’Dombele.

Unai Emery’s decision to omit Mesut Ozil from his squad to face Tottenham last night only serves to increase the possibility that he will depart Arsenal in January.

There is no escaping the fact that Aston Villa need a goalkeeping upgrade and the ambitious swoop for Lovre Kalinic underlines that the club is prepared to go big again in pursuit of a return to the big time.

Tottenham were interested in Costa last April before he went to Juventus, and now United are trying to prize him away from Italy, Mauricio Pochettino should reignite that interest.

Arsenal’s central defensive shortage has seen Unai Emery pass Granit Xhaka into action out of position, but last night’s defeat against Tottenham should be the end of the experiment.

Andy Halliday has helped Rangers out at left back but if Steven Gerrard brings in highly-rated American left back Andrew Gutman, the former Bradford man would be free to return to the engine room.

Dominic Solanke’s lack of gametime at Liverpool was always going to attract potential suitors in January; Crystal Palace and Rangers are reportedly among them. So which is the more attractive prospect?

Southampton’s interest in the talented English goalkeeper is baffling because they already have three of their own; their misfiring attack should be the focus of any January spending.