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Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is a shock loan target for Manchester City. The 25-year-old Frenchman is struggling to get a game at AC Milan but is set for a stunning consolation following Roberto Mancini’s interest in him. It is believed Mancini is keen on Flamini as he can play at left-back, as well as in central midfield. Flamini played at full-back at Milan, where injuries forced him to switch from his favoured position, and also at Arsenal for the same reason.

Source: The Mirror

Galatasaray are ready to offer Benni McCarthy an escape route from Blackburn. The 32-year-old South Africa striker has sparked enquiries from several Premier League clubs but they have been put off by Rovers’ £2.5million asking price. West Ham were the latest to show interest but their takeover has delayed any deal. Galatasaray have identified McCarthy as their No 1 target after also considering moves for Ruud van Nistelrooy, Aston Villa’s John Carew and Jo at Everton.

Source: Daily Mail

West Ham’s new owners are planning a shock move to bring Bobby Zamora back to the club. East Enders David Sullivan and David Gold are keen to underline their local roots and the club’s heritage with a move for Barking-born Zamora. Sullivan is willing to make around £15million available for new players this month to keep the struggling Hammers up. West Ham’s sporting and technical director Gianluca Nani, who previously worked on transfer targets, is set to be relieved of his duties.

Source: The Mirror

Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford looks set to join Everton at the end of the season after manager Simon Grayson intimated that a pre-contract agreement is in place. Beckford had been a target for Newcastle United, with the Championship leaders reportedly having several bids for the striker turned down by Leeds and his contract ends in the summer meaning he can leave on a free at the end of the current campaign. The striker recently withdrew a request to leave Elland Road, but Grayson has suggested that a deal is in place between Beckford and the Toffees for the end of the season, although maintained he may yet choose to move elsewhere. “Pre-contract agreements aren’t binding, so both parties could pull out at any time,” said Grayson in the Sun. “If he bangs in another 20 goals, there might be bigger teams than Everton coming in for him.”

Source: ESPN

West Ham United are considering launching an attempt to take out-of-favour striker Jo from Everton FC. The Brazilian, on a season-long loan from Manchester City, has fallen out of the first-team frame at Goodison after being fined and suspended as a consequence of going AWOL over Christmas. Jo has since returned to training at Finch Farm but has not been involved in a matchday squad since the 3-3 draw at Chelsea on December 12. And now West Ham, who were yesterday taken over by former Birmingham City owners David Sullivan and David Gold, are investigating the possibility of taking the 21-year-old to Upton Park for the remainder of the season.

Source: Daily Post