Wednesday’s news and transfer rumour roundup.
Manchester City are considering a move for Burnley striker Danny Ings, 22, who will be out of contract in the summer – (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool are ready to exploit a little-known Premier League rule to sign Ings despite failing with a bid in the transfer window – (Daily Mail)
West Ham were one of two clubs to make a bid for Everton defender Sylvain Distin, 37, on deadline day – (Liverpool Echo)
The Hammers are considering signing Senegal defender Kara Mbodj, 25, from Belgian side Genk in the summer as the club prepare for the departure of New Zealand international Winston Reid, 26, on a free transfer – (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa loan signing Scott Sinclair, 25, says he would “think twice” about joining a top-four club in the future after seeing his career stagnate at Manchester City – (Birmingham Mail)
Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho, 24, says the Spanish club may be forced to sell him this summer, with Liverpool and Arsenal thought to be keen on signing the Spain international – (Daily Express)
Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero says the Serie A club are still on good terms with Samuel Eto’o, 33, despite the Cameroon striker walking out of one of his first training sessions following his move from Everton – (Daily Star)
Everton will pursue a move for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley in the summer. The 25-year-old, on loan at Aston Villa, is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season – (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham could make a summer move for Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, after the Colombian hinted that he would like to move in the next transfer window – (Daily Star)
Wolves are one of several Championship clubs interested in signing Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish, 19, on loan – (Birmingham Mail)
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, 45, tops QPR’s shortlist to succeed Harry Redknapp as manager – (Guardian)
QPR are thought to have had no intention of offering Redknapp, 67, a new contract at the end of the season and the manager was understood to be angry that the club’s head of football operations Les Ferdinand was given control over signings during the January transfer window – (Independent)
Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, 19, says he struggles with the defensive demands of Louis van Gaal’s system – (Guardian)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has reportedly claimed that it is a “backhanded compliment” that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy refused to allow striker Emmanuel Adebayor to move to Upton Park on loan – (Evening Standard)
New West Brom signing Darren Fletcher says Manchester United did not want him to leave the club – (talkSPORT)