06 Jan 2015 17:31:35
Ed002, we've been linked with every name under the sun already and that will no doubt continue until the end of the window.

Instead of asking you about individual names, would it be possible for you to say whether or not we've made any progress with any deals at all in relation to this window?

Hoping for a CB, RB and CDM, can't see all three happening though.

Thanks

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of progress per se Panebello. I will try and give a quick and dirty update:

GK: If Lindegaard moves on Valdes may well be signed on a short-term deal.

RB: Cuadrado might be a January option as might Santiago Arias. Coleman would be expensive and remains "not for sale".

CB: Mats Hummels remains the primary target, if available. The summer is perhaps more realistic, particularly given the Champions League situation. Garay could certainly be an option for the summer - he will be leaving Zenit. Alternatively, Godin if available but I doubt a first choice; Virgil van Dijk but there is interest from elsewhere and I cannot see him sitting on the bench; Miranda - only at a much, much lower fee. Terence Kongolo is of growing interest to both Manchester clubs and Southampton. The critical issue is timing - few if any will be available in January. Tyrone Mings has been looked at but remains one for the future. Otamendi was of interest to Barcelona, Zenit, Chelsea, Napoli, Manchester City and CSKA before a move to Valencia in January 2014 and a subsequent loan to Atlético Mineiro. As Otamendi has only effectively been playing in Spain since August 2014 a move in January is unlikely.

DM: Strootman has been injured for a while and whilst he remains a target the summer would be lower risk. Carvalho remains a player that both Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in and his situation remains the same. He is for sale, there is a chance of a January move, but the asking price would need to come down to make any move possible. Previous interest from Monaco, Inter, Chelsea and Juventus has gone because of the price. Atletico Madrid are wary of losing Koke soon and may yet turn to Carvalho has a replacement. Vidal is due to be sold in the summer but I suspect Juventus would listen to a decent offer now.

FW: Santos' Gabriel Barbosa continues to be of interest to Chelsea and Manchester United. However, much is expected of him and there is an agreement between Santos and Barcelona that will be exercised in 2016 in all probability.}

1.) 06 Jan 2015
06 Jan 2015 19:12:43
Thanks for the update ed

2.) 06 Jan 2015
06 Jan 2015 19:48:57
There's an old rumour popping up again, sneijder any news on that ed

{Ed002's Note - I expect Sneijder to stay in Turkey but there is a slim chance of a move to Juve - but he is not their first choice.}

3.) 06 Jan 2015
06 Jan 2015 21:11:57
Thanks ed

4.) 06 Jan 2015
06 Jan 2015 22:17:15
Thanks Ed, much appreciated!

Was hoping you'd mention Schneiderlin, hopefully by the summer that'll have changed.

5.) 07 Jan 2015
07 Jan 2015 07:43:36
Was hoping for something positive on Gundogan. Slim pickings then.

6.) 07 Jan 2015
07 Jan 2015 10:26:03
Cheers ed, any news on what will happen when alex songs loan deal is up?

{Ed002's Note - Try the West Ham page.}

7.) 07 Jan 2015
07 Jan 2015 11:23:45
Cheers Ed002, great info as always.

You mentioned that Koke could be on the move soon, who are the interested parties and where is he likely to end up?

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea and Manchester City are interested.}