Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to bid for Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 22 – Daily Mirror
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is hopeful he will sign Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi on a permanent deal at the end of the season when the 25-year-old’s loan stint at the Britannia Stadium comes to an end – Daily Express
Liverpool are the latest club to show an interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, 22, who has been watched by Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle and Juventus after scoring 17 goals this season – Daily Mail
Rio Ferdinand wants to stay at Manchester United next season – whoever is manager – Sky Sports
However, Ferdinand, 35, is pondering offers from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas, MLS outfit LA Galaxy and Al Gharafa of Qatar, just in case a new deal to stay at Old Trafford fail to surface – Guardian