Gossip: Transfer and rumours - 7 January, 2014

Gossip: Transfer and rumours - 7 January, 2014

Manchester United manager David Moyes will be given free reign in the January transfer market by the club's owners in a bid to ensure they qualify for next season's Champions League.
Full story: Daily Telegraph 
 
But United are set to miss out on defender Fabio Coentrao, 25, for a second successive transfer window after Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted the club would not be doing any business this month.
Full story: Metro 
 
Moyes has sent scouts to watch Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, 25, and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, 24.
Full story: Daily Mail 
 
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata is set to have talks about his Stamford Bridge future later this week - and a transfer to Atletico Madrid is still on the cards for the 25-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
 

Diego Costa has scored 23 goals in 21 games for Atletico Madrid this season

Brondby striker Simon Makienok's agent says that Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen must map out the club's long-term Premier League future to convince the 23-year-old to move to Craven Cottage.
Full story: Independent 
 
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is plotting an ambitious loan bid for Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 28.
Full story: Daily Mirror 
 
Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen insists it was a 'hard decision' to reject a new contract at the club amid reports the 21-year-old will join Barcelona at the end of the season.
Full story: Sky Sports 
 
Inter Milan have ruled out the sale of midfielder Fredy Guarin, 27, despite Premier League interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Express 
 
Stoke and West Ham are battling to secure the signature of Olympiakos defender Claude Dielna, 26.
Full story: Talksport 

OTHER GOSSIP

Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard, 29, insists he won't quit Manchester United despite being left out in the cold at Old Trafford and making just two appearances so far this season.
Full story: Daily Star 
 
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 24, is on course to make an early return from an ankle injury against Stoke in the Premier League on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail 

AND FINALLY

Brentford fans are being offered free chilli before their League One game against Port Vale on Saturday - as long as they buy a pint.
Full story: Daily Mail