BARCA CONFIDENT OF NEYMAR STAY

Neymar won’t be leaving Barcelona, according to his teammate Sergi Roberto.Brazil skipper Neymar is being chased by Real Madrid , Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as he discusses a new contract with the reigning European champions.But, just like club president Josep Bartomeu earlier this week, midfielder Sergi Roberto is confident he won’t be losing his illustrious teammate anytime soon.“He’s going to stay,” said Roberto in the wake of Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday night.“He wants to stay here and we’re very happy to have him in the team.”

CRYSTAL PALACE NAME GAYLE PRICE

Crystal Palace have named their price for Dwight Gayle as Swansea’s striker search turned to the 25-year-old.The Welsh club are desperate to reinforce their forward line as they push for Premier League survival after a disappointing campaign and enquired about Gayle, who is available and is seen as the sort of natural goalscorer they need.Crystal Palace are looking for a deal that could reach £9million, with an initial fee of £6.5million set to be supplemented by variables that are mainly dependent on Swansea remaining in the Premier League for seasons to come.Peterborough, with whom Palace maintain a good relationship, are due a percentage of any fee.The Swans have also made contact over Alberto Paloschi of Chievo Verona, while Benjamin Moukandjo has emerged as a left-field target after impressing for Lorient this season.Chairman Huw Edwards is looking to bring in at least one striker, with Bafetimbi Gomis potentially departing as the subject of a big-money offer from the Middle East.

D-DAY FOR NEWCASTLE IN SAIDO CHASE

Newcastle have entered a crucial 24 hours in their pursuit of Saido Berahino.The Magpies are understood to be willing to pay more than £20million for Berahino but are running out of patience with West Brom.Baggies boss Tony Pulis has not started the forward since October after his loss of form and fitness after Peace refused to sell to Spurs in August.However, the club are reluctant to do business over the forward and reports says the Geordies are reaching D-day over the striker.Loic Remy remains an alternative option for the Tyneside club.

GERVINHO SAYS THANKS

Gervinho says wearing the Roma shirt was an honour for me” after an €18m move to Hebei China Fortune. The winger officially completed his move to the Chinese side yesterday, and has posted a farewell message to the Giallorossi on his Instagram page. Wearing the Roma shirt was an honour for me,” Gervinho posted. AS Roma, the city and the fans will always stay in my heart. I’d like to thank all my teammates who accompanied me on this wonderful journey for two-and-a-half years, not forgetting all the people who worked at Trigoria and for the team. Our paths are now diverging, but I’ll remain a fan of this team forever, and cherish these colours in my heart. Forza Roma always, your black arrow.”

NO MOVE FOR CAHILL

England defemder Gary Cahill won't be allowed to leave Chelsea this month, according to The Sun. The England defender has turned out just once for the first team since December. After agreeing a three-year deal with the London club, Kurt Zouma and John Terry have been the favoured partnership under Guus Hiddink.

CHELSEA DEFENDER ADMITS HE IS 'CONFUSED'

Papy Djilobodji doesn't know why he has made only a solitary appearance for Chelsea before moving to Werder Bremen on loan. "Really I do not know. I gave everything." "But the coaches have decided it. For me, it is also an incentive to continue to work."

LEICESTER CONSIDER PELLE SWOOP

Southampton forward Graziano Pelle is set to face attempts to lure him to Leicester City. The Foxes are reportedly after someone to help Jamie Vardy carry load for the last 15 remaining games of the season. The report suggests a £5 million bid will be made, after Inter Milan beat Ranieri to the punch in securing the services of Sampdoria's number nine Eder.

WILL UKRAINE WINGER BOOST ARSENAL TITLE BID? 

Reports in Ukrainian papers claim that Arsenal have bagged the signature of Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko, signing a deal which will see the transfer occur in the summer. Everton were monitoring the Ukrainian international closely, with Kiev officials seen at Goodison Park recently to discuss the move. Could they land the player in this window for £23m? Stanger things have happened.

LVG SLAMS 'HORRIBLE' REPORTS

Louis van Gaal has angrily dismissed reports that he offered to quit as Manchester United manager last weekend."I have not mentioned [quitting] ever. You make your own stories, and then I have to answer. I am not doing that," he said ahead of United's FA Cup fourth-round clash at Derby."I think it is awful and horrible that you can write, and then I have to answer questions on those stories. People are believing those stories, and I am very concerned that people are believing it.

CHELSEA TARGET DEFENDERS

Chelsea have earmarked a centre-half as one of their big signings in the close season.John Stones and Marquinhos have been on the wish-list for some time but they also plan to move for Atletico Madrid's rising star Jose Gimenez.

‘XHAKA GOING NOWHERE’

Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl says Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be leaving the club this summer.Xhaka was linked with a move to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool earlier this week."Granit Xhaka won't be leaving the club during the winter break - that's for sure. I'm looking forward to his return," Eberl said.