Bayern Munich’s 25-year-old striker striker Mario Gomez has claimed the Bundesliga champions blocked a deadline-day loan switch to Liverpool. (Full story: German newspaper Bild)

Arsenal are contemplating a move for Barcelona’s 18-year-old defensive midfielder Oriol Romeu.
Full story: IM Scouting

Italian side Cagliari have hinted they would be willing to offload Federico Marchetti in January, with Manchester City and Chelsea the latest clubs to be linked with the 27-year-old goalkeeper’s signature.
Full story: IM Scouting

Hull manager Nigel Pearson wants to raid former club Leicester for striker Matty Fryatt and swap him for Tigers centre-back Kamil Zayatte.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Derby are set to sign West Bromwich Albion striker Chris Wood on loan. The 18-year-old played in all of New Zealand’s matches at the 2010 World Cup finals.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is eyeing Bournemouth captain Jason Pearce, with a view to signing the centre-back to improve Boro’s stuttering start to the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror