Arnautovic situation will provide Pellegrini with a major test of his management
Manuel Pellegrini faces a decision over Marko Arnautovic after his move to China ran cold.
Manuel Pellegrini faces a decision over Marko Arnautovic after his move to China ran cold.
Wolves appear keen on Napoli midfielder Amadou Diawara, and may receive encouragement in pursuit of a cheaper deal.
Toby Alderweireld’s Tottenham future hangs in the balance but the fans want him to stay for as long as he is capable of putting in performances like he did at Craven Cottage against Fulham yesterday.
Dean Smith inherited a top-heavy squad from Steve Bruce but he shouldn’t sacrifice Jonathan Kodjia to free up wages to strengthen his defence.
Injury-hit Tottenham looked set for a frustrating afternoon at Craven Cottage before Harry Winks popped up with a last-gasp winner.
Fulham’s late defeat at the hands of Tottenham yesterday was tough to take but their fans had a lot of time for the performance of Calum Chambers.
Callum O’Dowda has been picked out by Leeds as a player who could improve their current wide options but they may need to up their bid for him now.
Leeds United are looking to add depth out wide this month and Neeskens Kebano – who promotion with Fulham last season – looks to be on the market.
Celtic’s pursuit of Scott McTominay rests on offloading some of their existing midfield options and letting Scott Allan join Hibernian early would be a worthwhile step.
Steven Gerrard has admitted he inherited a player in Ross McCrorie who was short on confidence but now believes he could captain Rangers one day.
Marco Silva is in need of a source of goals and moving Theo Walcott up front may also invigorate a player who has struggled at times this season.
Rafa Benitez stated previously that Rob Elliot was the only player he was prepared to definitely make available this month, but a fresh injury blow may block any move this month.
Dimitri Payet and Marko Arnautovic have been the last two talismanic figures at West Ham and they could be set to play in the same team.
Aston Villa need defensive reinforcements and versatile Bournemouth man Tyrone Mings – who is in West Brom’s sights – would be perfect.
The calibre of the competition in the chase for Darius Olaru makes it tough to Aston Villa to get him, but if they did, it would be an impressive piece of business.