Everton winger Kevin Mirallas, 27, has been quoted in the Belgian media as saying he is “ready for a new challenge” which has led to speculation he will quit Goodison Park in the summer – (Liverpool Echo)
West Ham will make another attempt to sign 23-year-old defender Steven Caulker if QPR are relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season – (Daily Mirror)
New York City FC have turned down the chance to sign Hatem Ben Arfa, who faces a period of inaction having signed for Nice following his release by Newcastle because he is ineligible to play for them this season under Fifa’s three-club rule. Major League Soccer is not governed by the rule but New York head coach Jason Kreis has no interest in signing the winger, 27 – (Daily Mail)
Paddy McCourt could be the next of Brighton’s summer signings to leave the club, following Nzuzi Toko and Adrian Colunga. The Northern Ireland winger spent time in Asia during the transfer window trying to sort out his future – (The Argus)
Tim Sherwood’s proposed appointment as QPR manager is in doubt because of a row over personal terms, with the 45-year-old former Tottenham boss wanting a three-year deal worth £6m – (Daily Star)