Burnley

Sean Dyche has been speaking about possible transfer activity at Burnley, before the January window shuts on Thursday.

"Not many teams want to give up players at this time, unless it's in their favour," Dyche said.

"We are looking at a number of options but they have to at least be able to make us better or keep us with that competitive edge for the group.

"But I won't be bringing people in for the sake of it. That can cause confusion."

Well, Burnley need goals...and Che Adams has been banging them in.

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The Daily Mirror has reported that Burnley want to land Che Adams from Birmingham, external before they will let Sam Vokes join Stoke, who are willing to pay £9m for the Wales striker.

Adams has scored 14 goals in 30 games this season for Blues, who face Swansea in the Championship tonight.

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Pochettino is due to face the media at 12:30 GMT, with Maurizio Sarri scheduled for 13:00 GMT.

No doubt the Chelsea boss will be asked about Callum Hudson-Odoi after the Blues told the teenage forward they are unwilling to sell him this month, even though he handed in a transfer request.

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Mauricio Pochettino generated a few negative headlines in the wake of Tottenham’s FA Cup defeat by Crystal Palace when he said trophies were for egos and his preference would be a place in the top four.I am not entirely certain he was saying he didn’t want to win anything, more that financially and for the betterment of the club, playing in the Champions League was a greater benefit.Pochettino gets his chance to clarify, or otherwise, shortly.

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New Huddersfield boss Jan Siewert takes charge of the Terriers for the first time when they host Everton tonight.

The German took his players to Portugal for a warm-weather mid-season training camp during the FA Cup weekend, after being knocked out in the last round.

The former Borussia Dortmund second-team coach says he is "excited" about the challenge facing the club, who are currently bottom of the table, 10 points from safety.

“The fans at this club are very special and they give a certain atmosphere," he said. "That’s why I’m excited.”

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Elsewhere tonight, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to maintain his winning start at Man United as the Red Devils host Burnley while second-bottom Fulham will be eager for a win at home to Brighton.

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Lawro is up against grime star Izzy in the latest Premier League predictions and they're both backing Man City to win at Newcastle - and Liverpool to beat Leicester.

Here's how they see the midweek fixtures panning out.

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The Independent has also reported that Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has dismissed rumours of a potential departure for defender Nathan Ake, saying the Cherries have "had no contact from any other club"., external

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And Liverpool may have to make do without Virgil van Dijk in a Premier League game for the first time in a year.

According to the Independent,, external the Dutch defender is struggling with illness and is set to miss the Reds' clash with Leicester at Anfield tomorrow.

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For the first time in a while, Manchester City are playing before Liverpool so have the chance to put pressure on the Premier League leaders when they visit Newcastle tonight.

The Blues will monitor the fitness of left-back Benjamin Mendy but Vincent Kompany is again unavailable.

A City win would put them a point behind Liverpool before the Reds play tomorrow.

Liverpool host Leicester tomorrow and their winger Sadio Mane says the Reds are his "only concern" amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

That's one of the stories in today's gossip... click here for the rest.

We'll hear from Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino later, along with Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Palace manager Roy Hodgson.

Chelsea

Spanish newspaper Sport has reported that Chelsea are ready to talk to Barcelona about a summer swoop for their Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic., external

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Jay: We're not buying anyone are we? Arsenal what’s happening to our club? It’s killing me it really is. Don’t the owners realise they're not going to attract big players if we don’t compete with the big teams. The better we do the more they will earn.

Andrew Neill: Did i hibernate for 2 months last night or something? Reading reports that not only are 2 clubs interested in signing Joselu from NUFC but they would pay more than we did for him!!!! Surely it's 1/4/19?

Will Callum Hudson-Odoi get as much game time as he's looking for between now and the end of the season, though?

He hasn't so far, and here are the stats to prove it...

BBC Sport has researched how all 20 Premier League clubs have used - or not used - players aged 22 or under this season, and only one club has given their youngsters less minutes than Chelsea have.

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Veteran Manchester United wing-back Ashley Young is reportedly keen to sign a longer extension to his contract, on top of the one-year deal the club has offered.

The Mail reports, external the 33-year-old is in contract discussions at Old Trafford, with Inter Milan ready to bid for the England international if he does not get his wish.

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So the battle between Chelsea and Bayern Munich over Callum Hudson-Odoi seems to have halted for now after the London club refused his transfer request and repeated their stance that they want the 18-year old to stay.

But it’s only a temporary reprieve.

The teenager is yet to sign a new contract, and he is still seeking reassurances about playing time, which is the main issue for him. So we could see round two in the summer, when he will enter the last year of his current deal and his value will likely drop from the £35m that Bayern were willing to offer this window.

However, by resisting the urge to cash in, Chelsea have demonstrated how much they want Hudson-Odoi to remain at Stamford Bridge. And if he adds to the five starts he’s made this season, particularly in the Premier League where he is yet to make his full debut, then perhaps the youngster will feel he has a future at the club.

There's now just two days till the January transfer window shuts so clubs must act quickly if they want to get their business done in time.

So, what do you make of the business your club's done so far? (or lack of it!) And which deals do you still want them to make?

Late bid for Hudson-Odoi? Cash in on any out-of-contract players? Sign one for the future like Semenyo? Let us know...

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Several publications have been reporting that Manchester City have stepped up their pursuit of Leicester City's Ben Chilwell.

The Metro says, external the Premier League champions want to bring in the England full-back as cover for Benjamin Mendy, who is struggling with persistent injuries.

The official City website also covered the story in their 'Media Watch' section., external

What do you think Blues fans? Would Chilwell fit into your City team? Get in touch via #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)