Jurgen Klopp could beat out numerous rivals to the signing one of Europe's form centre-backs, while Aston Villa could lose a key man to Saudi Arabia

Villa are on the verge of sending one of their starters from their early fixtures this season to another club on loan with an option for a permanent transfer

Monday's Euro Paper Talk includes Man Utd launching a serious bid to sign a top Bundesliga operator this summer, plus an Arsenal man receiving a surprise opportunity

Things looked rosy for a new recruit last year but it may now all be over as the Spanish tactician does what he feels is right for the club

Lucas Digne and Steven Gerrard both played a part in helping Aston Villa sign Boubacar Kamara on a free transfer

The January signing was in awe when he joined the club, and has revealed the impact that manager Steven Gerrard has had on him.

Matt Targett could make his move to Newcastle permanent in the summer after reacting to the arrival of Lucas Digne at Villa

He might have hung up his playing boots back in over five years ago, but Gerrard still retains some of the old magic in his boots

Newcastle could sign an Aston Villa star regarded highly by his teammates, and Gerrard's January spending may have made a deal possibe.

One man feels the club hierarchy needs to take a long hard look at themselves after the latest debacle.

As the fall-out from Benitez's Everton exit continues, one of his former players has opened up on what he is really like as a manager

It seems as though Rafa Benitez had no choice this month after a player took umbrage at one of his decisions.

The first two signings of the Gerrard era at Villa Park are both in line for debuts against Man Utd, although one may have to be patient

The Everton boss believes they have been building for the best of the club this month after explaining some of their transfer actions

Chelsea are 'pushing again and again' to secure a critical deal Tuchel craves, and a trusted source hinted there is now a ray of hope.

"What has happened and some things that was said about me in the last month has made me very sad. But I’ll not enter a war of words."

There is one obstacle left for Aston Villa after they reportedly agreed a fee with Everton for a statement signing

Reports have indicated the fee and length of contract Villa will pay for their next target - with Gerrard very much fanning the flames

Personal terms have been agreed between Aston Villa and a Premier League star as Gerrard's side close in on a major transfer

One pundit has highlighted a major factor as to why the Toffees are in the driving seat in talks with their Premier League rivals

Chelsea are ready to offer a financial incentive to secure a deal for one of their own players after a second option was deemed unlikely.

Chelsea and Newcastle are very keen on a move but Villa may now have the upper hand in the chase for a Premier League defender.

Newcastle ace Allan Saint-Maximin has asked Fabrizio Romano to "clarify" his comments surrounding Lucas Digne.

Everton boss Rafael Benitez has revealed that Lucas Digne wants to leave the club, offering an impassioned press conference on the situation

Everton have suffered a blow as a player earmarked for a move to Newcastle has wrecked that plan - but it is a boost for Chelsea

West Ham's need for a new left-sided defender has snowballed in the continued absence of Aaron Cresswell.

A move in the Premier League is described as "likely" and now another club have joined the race for a man wanted at Chelsea

An Everton star is in high demand, and Chelsea have been told what it'll take to seal a deal that has now assumed greater importance.

Everton are leaning towards a deal with Inter over a key exit in a blow to Chelsea's plans, according to a report

Sky Italia have reported that Chelsea are following Lucas Digne with "great interest", but they are not the only ones.

Everton are set to reward an impeding arrival with a major wage boost, but it may actually help the financial situation at the club.

Granovskaia wants three new signings for Chelsea in January, Ronaldo wants out at Man Utd, while there's big talk about Raphinha's future

The Blues full-back now appears likely to miss the remainder of the season, having been told that surgery on his ACL is unavoidable

Newcastle are aiming high in the January window after a report revealed a Chelsea target is part of a two-pronged defensive rebuild.

The Everton boss is surprised he has a game to prepare for on Boxing Day, explaining why he thought the Burnley clash would be called off

The France international has emerged as a potential target for the cash-rich Magpies after a fallout with Rafa Benitez.

A report has tipped Newcastle to make a surprise move for a disgruntled Everton star in the January transfer window

Chelsea have been given a free run to sign an unsettled Everton ace in a problem position after the Toffees lined up a Ukraine international

The Spaniard needs to get the fans on his side and may have made a decision that will not go down too well.

Chelsea have settled on the structure of a deal they hope will be enough to land an unsettled Everton star in January.

The manager set out his stall this week but one man feels it may come back to haunt him.

The Everton manager also provided some injury updates ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday

Chelsea are ready to turn to Everton in their bid to strengthen their injury-hit left-back position in January.

The future of an experienced Everton star is reportedly in doubt after a training ground clash with Rafa Benitez last week

The defender has been an ever-present for Everton in the Premier League this season under new boss Rafa Benitez.

The European Championship is on the horizon and one of the Toffees stars seems poised to play a big part.

That rumour in itself is somewhat surprising, given that the player only signed a new deal last month.