Transfer Talk: Van Gaal keen on Southampton duo

Louis van Gaal is watching two Southampton players

Louis van Gaal has money to burn and Southampton have players he wants, this could be a match made in heaven. 

Striker Samuel Eto'o is edging ever closer to a move to Sampdoria with Everton considering letting the player leave Merseyside.

The Serie A outfit's president Massimo Ferrero has confirmed he has spoken with the former Cameroon international about a move to Italy this month but the Sampdoria chief has admitted the ball is in the Toffees' court.

He told Rai Sport: "We're waiting on the okay from Everton.

"I've met the lad, he's a champion."

Sticking with Everton and it looks like they could have a battle on their hands to keep hold of Belgian winger Kevin Mirallas this month.

The player has 18-month left on his deal at Goodison Park and has insisted he is in no rush to put pen to paper on a new deal.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs are hoping to take advantage of Mirallas' reluctance to extend his stay at Everton and the winger may fancy a to move to the north London outfit.

Moving on to news regarding Manchester United and website sportinastorm.com are reporting the Red Devils sent scouts to watch Nathanial Clyne in Southampton's victory over the weekend at Newcastle.

United boss Louis van Gaal is believed to be keen on signing the England international this month and reports suggest an official bid could be made this month.

The Dutch tactician is also thought to be interested in signing midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, however, the Frenchman was absent from the encounter at St James' Park due to injury.

On to news coming from the Liberty Stadium and striker Bafetimbi Gomis has put his Swansea City future in doubt by suggesting he could leave the club this month.

The Frenchman is not believed to be happy with the amount of game time he has had with the Welsh outfit and could be tempted to join forward Wilfried Bony in leaving the Swans.

He told Canal Plus: "When Bony was here, it was planned I should play a certain number of games, that wasn't the case.

"Today, I ask myself many questions. I need time to think. I have been approached by clubs. I don't know what will happen. Me leaving? It is possible. It is planned that my entourage will meet with Swansea's representatives."

Finally and Crystal Palace are thought to be the frontrunners to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.

Swansea and West Brom are thought to be the other two Premier League sides chasing the 26-year-old but Eagles boss Alan Pardew is believed to be in pole position to land the Rovers man for a fee in the region of 4million.