Burnley shortlist five January targets - including Manchester United & Crystal Palace stars plus Championship trio

We’re into Day 6 of the January transfer window but not one Premier League team have announced a new signing.
Latest Premier League news and gossip. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Latest Premier League news and gossip. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Latest Premier League news and gossip. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Indeed, that could all change very quickly for Burnley and top-flight rivals, with speculation gradually increasing day by day.

Time is on Sean Dyche and co’s side too, with the winter market open until 11pm on Monday, February 1.

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The Clarets are fresh under new ownership but it remains to be seen if their arrival sparks a winter spending spree.

But as always, we’re sharing the latest news and gossip from around the web – so scroll down to see what features:

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has listed Jed Wallace, James McCarthy, Phil Jones, Jason Knight and Lewis O’Brien as possible January targets. (The Sun via HITC)

Leeds United are leading West Brom, Southampton and Sheffield United in the race to sign Leicester City winger Demarai Gray, whose contract expires this summer. (Daily Mirror via HITC)

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Rolando Aarons is likely to be first out the Newcastle United exit door this month with Huddersfield Town in talks to sign the winger. (Sky Sports)

Andy Carroll could also depart. West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has listed the striker as a possible transfer option. (Daily Mail)

Fulham want to sign Dwight Gayle with an incentivised deal that will involve a small fee now and increase if the striker keeps Scott Parker side’s in the Premier League. (Daily Mail)

Gayle is also being targeted by Qatari duo Al-Gharafa, managed by former Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic, and Al-Duhail, led by ex-Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi. (Daily Mail)

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Leeds, alongside Juventus, have been credited with having “admiring glances” at young Manchester City defender Luke Mbete. (The Athletic)

Marcelo Bielsa has blocked a loan exit for Leeds youngster Sam Greenwood, personally insisting the forward stays and fights for a first-team spot. (Wales Online)

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is most likely to join Leeds this month as cover for the injured Robin Koch. (BBC Sport)

Wolves winger Adama Traore still wants to leave Molineux in January. His price-tag is set at £50million and Leeds are showing keen interest. (Eurosport)

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Percy Tau will “almost certainly” return to Brighton & Hove Albion in the next few weeks with the midfielder finally expected to secure a work permit. (Het Laatste Nieuws via Sport Witness)

West Ham United could look to sign former Southampton striker Graziano Pelle if they fail to sign Bournemouth forward Josh King, 28. (Daily Star)