Last month, Chelsea and Manchester City were reported to be potential destinations for Arsenal's Jack Wilshere -- but now he could be on his way to La Liga instead.
Wilshere's deal expires in the summer, meaning he can leave on a free Transfer in July, and the Sun says Real Betis "believe they are close to pulling off a coup by convincing him to move to Spain."
It reports that Betis "have made contact with Wilshere, with the player open to moving."
And it adds that the Liga high-fliers "could push for a cut-price deal in January if talks between Wilshere and Arsenal either don't happen or reach a stalemate."
Mourinho makes Soler his sole priority
Valencia Midfielder Carlos Soler is Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's key winter transfer target, the Independent reports.
It says that although transfer funds will be "much more constrained" than they were in the summer, Mourinho will push hard for the arrival of the Spain Under-21 international as he seeks more creativity in the absence of the injured Paul Pogba.
With Soler likely to be priced at around £40 million, "United have considered the possibility of offering Andreas Pereira, currently thriving on loan at Valencia, plus cash."
Meanwhile, on Wednesday sources told ESPN FC that United would not sell Marouane Fellaini in January even if that meant losing him on a free transfer in the summer.
And, according to the Mirror, they are "increasingly resigned" to the midfielder departing for nothing.
It says the Belgium international, linked with Galatasaray, Besiktas, AC Milan, Roma and Valencia, "is not happy with the terms he has been offered and wants to play more regularly."
And it adds that since he rejected United's offer of a new £120,000-a-week deal in September "there has been nothing from his camp to indicate that stance will change."
Rakitic to Anfield if Coutinho joins Barca?
All aboard the transfer merry-go-round -- Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic could head for Liverpool if playmaker Philippe Coutinhogoes the other way in January.
The Mail reports that Croatia international Rakitic "is not pleased at the prospect of playing second fiddle to Coutinho and is considering his options."
With Barca reportedly poised to renew efforts to bring in Coutinho after failing to do so in the summer, the Mail says Rakitic "could be used as part of a potential swap deal."
The 29-year-old has also been linked with Manchester United, and speculation last month suggested he could trade places with Anthony Martial.
Others
Arsenal will decide on the futures of midfielder Mesut Ozil, 29, and forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, in January. (Daily Telegraph)
Agent Jorge Mendes has held talks with a member of Dele Alli's family about taking the 21-year-old Tottenham midfielder to Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea midfielder Willian, 29, could be in line for a move to AC Milan in January. (Calciomercato, via Daily Star)
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, who is 30 next week, has rejected the offer of a new contract and could leave the club for free in the summer, although United are unlikely to sell him in January. (Sun)
Manchester City defender Pablo Mari, 24, is wanted by a number of Premier League and Championship clubs in the January transfer window. The Spaniard is on loan in the Netherlands with NAC Breda. (Daily Mail)
Everton have failed in a fresh move for Watford's Portuguese manager Marco Silva. The Toffees are prepared to pay Silva £3.5m a season - a significant increase on his current salary. (Daily Telegraph)
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FormerEverton forward Tim Cahill, 37, has cast doubt over his future with Melbourne City, suggesting he will leave if he cannot secure regular A-League football in the lead-up to next year's World Cup. (The Age)
Newcastle United are one of a number of English clubs interested in 28-year-old Anderlecht defender Kara Mbodji, who captains Senegal. (Turkish-football via the Newcastle Chronicle)
RB Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg, 26, says he wants to concentrate on performing for the German club following reports Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is looking to sign him. (Bild via Manchester Evening News)
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