Dimitri Payet To Marseille.
West Ham could be ready to crack in the Dimitri Payet transfer saga as the winter window enters the final straight.
Their position is believed to be softening as they look to try and get a £10million deal done for Hull’s Robert Snodgrass.
Marseille have already had a £22m offer including another £3m in add-ons for wantaway Payet turned down, but it is believed West Ham may be willing to take around £30m.
They know the France international Midfielder is desperate to leave and does not want to play for them again so they may have no option but to cut their losses.
West Ham had been determined to hold out for £35m, but there has been no auction to force the price up as Payet has made it clear he only wants to go back to Marseille, his previous club.
Mourinho To Return To The Bernabeu?
The Special One's Close Relationship with Florentino Perez could trigger a shock return to Real Madrid in the future, according to reports.
Mourinho left Madrid after three seasons back in 2013. The Portuguese won La Liga in 2012 but dressing room clashes with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas ultimately cost him his job.
However, Mourinho still has a close relationship with club president Florentino Perez. Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Perez called the United boss to wish his wife well after a recent health scare.
However, their close relationship has fuelled talk Mourinho could one day return to the Spanish capital.
Despite Madrid sitting at the top of the La Liga table, Zinedine Zidane's future is reportedly - and somewhat amazingly - in doubt.
Their Copa del Rey exit to Celta Vigo last night means their dreams of the treble are now dead.
In Other News...
Manchester United hope record signing Paul Pogba can use his friendship with France team-mate Antoine Griezmann to aid the club in their pursuit of the 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward. (Daily Record)
Arsenal will make a £51m move for Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus, 27, if Alexis Sanchez, 28, leaves at the end of the season. (WhoScored.com)
United forward Anthony Martial is frustrated by his treatment under Mourinho, who criticised the 21-year-old France international for not taking his chances. (Times - subscription required)
Middlesbrough will explore the possibility of signing 21-year-old midfielder Jack Grealish from Aston Villa should forward Gaston Ramirez, 26, leave for Leicester, who have already had an offer of about £12m rejected. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland have approached Bordeaux about a loan deal for 26-year-old German left-back Diego Contento. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United's Italy full-back Matteo Darmian, 27, is searching for a new apartment in Milan as he eyes a move to Inter. (Sun)
BBC Radio 5 live pundit Ally McCoist says Hull City are in a terrible position after the loss of key players and claims the "spirit is being ripped" from the club.
Crystal Palace have been linked with former Manchester United and Newcastle winger Gabriel Obertan, 27. The Frenchman is available on a free transfer after being told he can leave Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala. (France Football - in French)
Chelsea's Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, is in talks over a move to Zenit St Petersburg. (Daily Mail)
Blues boss Antonio Conte's search for a goalkeeper could see him explore the possibility of signing Genoa's Mattia Perin, 24. (Calcio Mercato via Daily Star)
West Ham and Celtic are vying to sign Fenerbahce's Turkey full-back Hasan Ali Kaldirim, 27. (Yahoo Sport)
Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes, 25, says he has "never thought about other clubs" amid reported interest from Liverpool. (Sport Express, via Goal)
Everton have offered their former midfielder Jose Baxter a 12-month contract, which would start when the 24-year-old's one-year drugs ban ends in June. (Times - subscription required)
Brentford boss Dean Smith accepts 24-year-old striker Scott Hogan, the subject of several failed approaches by West Ham, will leave if the club's £15m valuation is met before Tuesday's transfer deadline.(Talksport)
Rangers say they do not want to sell Josh Windass amid reports of an approach by Hull City. The 23-year-old midfielder is the son of Tigers legend Dean Windass. (Daily Express)
Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 31, is trying to set up a transfer back home to France after being told he can leave the Gunners. (Daily Mirror)
The Football Association of Norway is preparing an official approach for Fleetwood manager Uwe Rosler. (Dagbladet, via Daily Mail)
Derby midfielder Will Hughes, 21, says he has "been linked with every team under the sun since I was 16" but "couldn't think of anything worse" than being happy with a place on the bench like some players at Premier League clubs. (Daily Telegraph)
West Ham could be ready to crack in the Dimitri Payet transfer saga as the winter window enters the final straight.
Their position is believed to be softening as they look to try and get a £10million deal done for Hull’s Robert Snodgrass.
Marseille have already had a £22m offer including another £3m in add-ons for wantaway Payet turned down, but it is believed West Ham may be willing to take around £30m.
They know the France international Midfielder is desperate to leave and does not want to play for them again so they may have no option but to cut their losses.
West Ham had been determined to hold out for £35m, but there has been no auction to force the price up as Payet has made it clear he only wants to go back to Marseille, his previous club.
Mourinho To Return To The Bernabeu?
The Special One's Close Relationship with Florentino Perez could trigger a shock return to Real Madrid in the future, according to reports.
Mourinho left Madrid after three seasons back in 2013. The Portuguese won La Liga in 2012 but dressing room clashes with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas ultimately cost him his job.
However, Mourinho still has a close relationship with club president Florentino Perez. Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Perez called the United boss to wish his wife well after a recent health scare.
However, their close relationship has fuelled talk Mourinho could one day return to the Spanish capital.
Despite Madrid sitting at the top of the La Liga table, Zinedine Zidane's future is reportedly - and somewhat amazingly - in doubt.
Their Copa del Rey exit to Celta Vigo last night means their dreams of the treble are now dead.
In Other News...
Manchester United hope record signing Paul Pogba can use his friendship with France team-mate Antoine Griezmann to aid the club in their pursuit of the 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward. (Daily Record)
Arsenal will make a £51m move for Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus, 27, if Alexis Sanchez, 28, leaves at the end of the season. (WhoScored.com)
United forward Anthony Martial is frustrated by his treatment under Mourinho, who criticised the 21-year-old France international for not taking his chances. (Times - subscription required)
Middlesbrough will explore the possibility of signing 21-year-old midfielder Jack Grealish from Aston Villa should forward Gaston Ramirez, 26, leave for Leicester, who have already had an offer of about £12m rejected. (Daily Mail)
Sunderland have approached Bordeaux about a loan deal for 26-year-old German left-back Diego Contento. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United's Italy full-back Matteo Darmian, 27, is searching for a new apartment in Milan as he eyes a move to Inter. (Sun)
BBC Radio 5 live pundit Ally McCoist says Hull City are in a terrible position after the loss of key players and claims the "spirit is being ripped" from the club.
Crystal Palace have been linked with former Manchester United and Newcastle winger Gabriel Obertan, 27. The Frenchman is available on a free transfer after being told he can leave Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala. (France Football - in French)
Chelsea's Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic, 32, is in talks over a move to Zenit St Petersburg. (Daily Mail)
Blues boss Antonio Conte's search for a goalkeeper could see him explore the possibility of signing Genoa's Mattia Perin, 24. (Calcio Mercato via Daily Star)
West Ham and Celtic are vying to sign Fenerbahce's Turkey full-back Hasan Ali Kaldirim, 27. (Yahoo Sport)
Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes, 25, says he has "never thought about other clubs" amid reported interest from Liverpool. (Sport Express, via Goal)
Everton have offered their former midfielder Jose Baxter a 12-month contract, which would start when the 24-year-old's one-year drugs ban ends in June. (Times - subscription required)
Brentford boss Dean Smith accepts 24-year-old striker Scott Hogan, the subject of several failed approaches by West Ham, will leave if the club's £15m valuation is met before Tuesday's transfer deadline.(Talksport)
Rangers say they do not want to sell Josh Windass amid reports of an approach by Hull City. The 23-year-old midfielder is the son of Tigers legend Dean Windass. (Daily Express)
Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 31, is trying to set up a transfer back home to France after being told he can leave the Gunners. (Daily Mirror)
The Football Association of Norway is preparing an official approach for Fleetwood manager Uwe Rosler. (Dagbladet, via Daily Mail)
Derby midfielder Will Hughes, 21, says he has "been linked with every team under the sun since I was 16" but "couldn't think of anything worse" than being happy with a place on the bench like some players at Premier League clubs. (Daily Telegraph)
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