Cross-Sport Multiple: Back the draw at White Hart Lane

Tottenham's have been frustrating to watch at home

After landing Saturday's cross sport multiple Andrew Hughes is banking on a stalemate in London to help make it a weekend double. 

Bet 1: Back Tottenham to draw with Everton at 3.55/2

Only three teams, all of them currently in the bottom five, have earned fewer points at home than Tottenham so far this season, but despite their poor form at White Hart Lane, I think Mauricio Pochettino's side can earn a battling point on Sunday. 

Like the home side, Everton secured their place in the Europa League knock-out stages in midweek and they travel to North London having conceded just three goals in their last eight games in all competitions. 

But although the visitors have an excellent away record this campaign, they have only won one of four league matches immediately following a European tie. Both sides are weakened by injury and we could be in for a tight game in which Tottenham have plenty of possession but struggle to break Everton down. 

Bet 2: Back Xiao Guodong to beat Matthew Selt at 1.42/5

Xiao Guodong is one of the rising stars of world snooker and he can progress to the third round of the UK Championship on Sunday, at the expense of Matthew Selt. 

Selt is a better player than his current world ranking outside the top forty would suggest, but he's yet to make a significant breakthrough and has been in ordinary form this season so far, whereas Guodong has already reached the last four of a ranking event at the Australian Goldfields Open and breezed through his opening game against Ian Glover in York. Back Guodong for a straightforward win.  

Bet 3 Back Minnesota to beat Carolina at 1.728/11

After finishing as NFC South Division winners last year, Carolina Panthers have been one of the more disappointing sides in this year's NFL. Their offence has struggled and their defence, such a strong suit last season, has been equally poor, as their record of just three wins from eleven games illustrates. 

Minnesota Vikings have hardly been impressive this year either, but they do have a slightly better record than the Panthers and with home advantage against a side that has lost five in a row, they are the pick to edge a scrappy contest.  

Total Odds for this multiple: 8.43n/a Remember, multiple prices are based on our Sportsbook product, so any winnings are exempt from commission.

2014 Cross Sport Multiple P/L

Staked: 95 pts
Returned: 113.69 pts
P/L: + 18.69 pts

Against All Odds: Lanus and Boca to entertain

Lanus will still have hopes of winning the title

The season is drawing to a close in Argentina and Paul Robinson is taking Lanus v Boca Juniors to be high-scoring.

Lanus v Boca Juniors
Monday December 1, 00:30 GMT
Available on Betfair Live Video  

There is still an outside chance that Lanus can win the Primera Division title, although it would take slip up from both Racing Club and River Plate in the earlier kick offs. Nevertheless, it's still been a decent campaign for 'Granate' and if they hadn't suffered back to back defeats earlier in the month they'd have the Championship in their own hands.

It's the goal-side of things we're concentrating on here however and with 26 scored and 21 conceded, their matches this year are averaging 2.76 goals each time. Over half of their 17 outings have rewarded under 2.5 goal backers and they've had a 3-3 draw and 3-2 win since the beginning of October on their own ground.

Boca Juniors suffered heartbreak in the week as they exited the Copa Sudamericana to their bitterest of rivals, River Plate. It could have been different, but Emmanuel Gigliotti missed a penalty early on and they fell behind soon after, never to recover.

As far as the goals go, Rodolfo Arruabarrena's men have scored 23 and conceded 19 so far this term, giving their games an average of 2.47 goals each time. While only seven of their 17 have finished with three or more, they've only failed to score in one away match this season, and at the other end, 'Xeneizes' have kept just two clean sheets.

There's a good chance that we'll see plenty of goals tonight, so with under 2.5 trading at around the 1.674/6 mark, I have to make it my lay of the day.  

Recommended Bet
Lay Under 2.5 goals in Lanus v Boca Juniors @ 1.674/6

2014 P/L (1pt each bet)

Wagered: 321 pts
Returned: 335.75 pts
P/L: + 14.75 pts (after commission)
(2013 P/L: + 3.80 pts)
(2012 P/L: + 9.60 pts)

The Big Match Tactical View: Southampton v Manchester City

Yaya Toure will return after his midweek suspension

Sunday's opening match is second against third, with Southampton hoping to defeat one of their direct rivals at the top of the league for the first time this season. Michael Cox looks at the tactics, and Alan Thompson reveals his trading angle...   

Southampton v Manchester City
Sunday 13:30,
Sky Sports 1.

Match Odds: Southampton 3.39/4, Manchester City 2.3411/8, The Draw 3.613/5.

There's only one place to start when considering this fixture: Sergio Aguero. The Argentine striker is in incredible form, and showed his clinical nature in front of goal with his cool hat-trick against Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening. 

Manchester City are certainly not a one-man team, but it's tough to imagine where they would be without Aguero. With David Silva out and Yaya Toure off-form, their strategy at the moment involves getting the ball to Aguero ASAP.

This game is particularly interesting for Aguero because of his incredible pace. Southampton press intensely in midfield, which means they also play with a high defensive line, and have caught the opposition offside more than anyone else in the league. 

Clearly, this has been beneficial, as they boast the best defensive record in the Premier League. However, they conceded against Aston Villa on Monday evening when Gabby Agbonlahor raced in behind, beat Fraser Forster to the ball, and fired into an empty net. Aguero is very much capable of doing the same, and on current form, it's difficult to imagine him not finding the target.

Manuel Pellegrini has selection dilemmas in midfield. Both Toure and Fernandinho were suspended against Bayern Munich and are likely to return, which means at least one of Frank Lampard and James Milner making way, although the latter could be used on the flank in the continued absence of David Silva, probably with Jesus Navas making way.

Stevan Jovetic performed well as a sub against Bayern, and following a goal last weekend against Swansea, might hope to start alongside Aguero. Changes in defensive positions are possible, with Pablo Zabaleta likely to return at right-back, but this shouldn't change the tactical battle significantly.

Ronald Koeman's key selection decisions are also in the centre of midfield. For the game against Villa on Monday, he elected to play a second striker, Shane Long, rather than a third central midfielder, which has been Southampton's usual format this term.

It was an understandable decision against a Villa side who have been desperately poor recently, and who had significant injury problems at centre-back, but it didn't work. The midfield and attack felt disjointed, and it's difficult to imagine Koeman will make the same decision this weekend against the strength of City's midfield.

The question, then, is who will return. Steven Davis has been in excellent form this season and thoroughly deserves his place at the head of the midfield triangle. However, he's been suffering with a hamstring injury, and therefore Jack Cork could feature instead. Those two play a different type of midfield game: Davis is more combative, gets up and down the pitch more and has impressed with his late runs into the box, whereas Cork is a more sensible, reliable and methodical user of the ball. This selection could change the way Southampton play. 

Elsewhere, it's difficult to imagine too many attacking changes. Long might hope to continue, but it's more likely Sadio Mane will start on one flank with Dusan Tadic on the opposite side.

So where can the Saints look to dominate? In truth, it's slightly difficult to predict how Southampton will play tactically, considering they haven't faced many strong sides thus far. The reason they failed to finish higher in the table last season, despite many impressive performances, was because they struggled to beat sides above them in the league, and this is a real test having lost to Liverpool and Tottenham, the two 'big' teams they've faced already in 2014/15.

Koeman could adjust his defensive line and sit a little deeper against Aguero, but either way Southampton need to start strongly, pressing intensely in midfield and dominating the centre of the pitch. 

Graziano Pelle has received much attention for his good performances in front of goal, but might have to play a supporting role here. He should attempt to drag Vincent Kompany up the pitch, creating space for others to dart into - Mane might like this approach, in particular. Meanwhile, City can also be vulnerable between the lines and therefore it's vital that Cork or Davis take up clever positions.

It's also worth Southampton pushing their full-backs forward. Ryan Bertrand and Nathaniel Clyne combined for the equaliser at Villa Park on Monday evening and Manchester City aren't always comfortable against aggressive, attacking full-backs. Nor, indeed, are City particularly threatening on the counter-attack down the flanks, although Navas changes this if he starts.

I predict a relatively low-scoring game here, with two good defences and a midfield zone that might be about caution rather than creativity. Therefore, I'll back Under 2.5 goals at 2.0811/10.

Recommended bet:
Back Under 2.5 goals at 2.0811/10

The Betfair Trader's View: Alan Thompson

High-flying Southampton face their toughest test of the season when they entertain the champions at St Mary’s. Saints are unbeaten at home, scoring a league high 17 goals while conceding just the one goal, against QPR.  

But while Koeman's men are undoubtedly playing well, the fixture list has been rather kind to them. So far they have only faced two sides that finished in the top half of the Premier League last season, losing both – 1-0 at Spurs and 2-1 at Liverpool. Last season against top half sides they won only three of their 18 games, beating Newcastle (4-0), Everton (2-0) at home and Liverpool (0-1) away.

Manchester City will be buoyant after their late show to beat ten-man Bayern Munich at the Etihad, with Sergio Aguero in sensational form. They have scored on every away day so far and, despite Saints' excellent defensive record, I am confident they will keep that record going.

I think City will have too much for Southampton and will move into second place in the league. However, I think they will probably have to score at least a couple of times to accomplish the win – I will be backing the visitors in the match odds market @ 2.4 and over 2.5 goals @ 2.0, this works as a saver but also allows both bets to win.

La Liga Betting: Messi and Neymar can silence the Mestalla

Luis Suarez is desperate to join the party he can see going on next door

While Ronaldo and Benzema can get Real Madrid off to another fast start on Saturday, Barcelona have an awesome twosome of their own and Tobias Gourlay reckons Messi and Neymar will hurt Valencia on Sunday night

Real Sociedad v Elche
Friday 19:45 (Live on Sky Sports 5)
Sociedad 1.768/11 Elche 5.69/2 draw 3.9n/a

David Moyes' first home game in charge of Real Sociedad brings La Liga's worst defence to Anoeta.

For the first 12 rounds of the season, Elche have conceded at a rate of exactly two goals a game (15 in six on the road). A goalless draw at Getafe earlier this month was their first away game in six to not deliver Over 2.5 Goals.

Since their promotion a couple of years ago, 18/25 Elche away games have gone that way. In the same period, 15/25 at Anoeta have produced at least three goals.

Before Moyes, Sociedad conceded in each of their first six home matches of the season. The good form of Jonathas will give the visitors hope of an upset and raises our interest in the goals market. The Brazilian has scored five times in his last five Liga appearances.

Moyes is new, so the stake is small.

Recommended Bet
0.5pts - Back Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.166/5

Malaga v Real Madrid
Saturday 19:00 (Live on Sky Sports 5)
Malaga 10.5n/a Real 1.341/3 draw 6.05/1

Real Madrid have won this fixture only twice in the last five campaigns: 1-0 last season and 7-0 in 2010/11.

Malaga are unbeaten at La Rosaleda this season (W4-D2-L0), conceding just twice along the way. Since holding Barcelona to a goalless draw there, they've won three in a row against teams in the bottom half.

But Carlo Ancelotti's men are in record-setting form this time around: Ronaldo's scored in 11 straight Liga appearances; Benzema in five straight; and the team's La Liga winning streak is nine.

Javi Gracia's team were two goals down by half-time at Atletico Madrid last week and, Opta reports, a league-high 67% of all the goals they've let in this season (8/12) have arrived before the break.

There have been at least two first-half goals in each of Real's last 11 Liga games, a vast majority for Real themselves (22/28), and the odds-against price on another couple or more this weekend is appealing.

Home and away in La Liga, Malaga have been losing at half-time in 6/12, while Real have been leading at the break in eight of their nine consecutive wins. The Real / Real double result is also generously priced this weekend.

Recommended Bet
0.5pts - Back Over 1.5 First Half Goals @ 2.166/5
0.5pts - Back Real Madrid / Real Madrid @ 1.9520/21

Celta Vigo v Eibar
Saturday 21:00 (Live on Sky Sports 5)
Celta 1.664/6 Eibar 6.411/2 draw 4.1n/a

Celta Vigo's unhealthy reliance on Joaquin Larrivey and Nolito has been revealed in recent games. Opta's calculated that the pair have scored more than 70% of Celta's goals this season.

The forwards have just a single goal between them from Celta's three games in November, however. The rest of the team have not stepped up and, since winning 1-0 in the Camp Nou, Celta have drawn 0-0 at home to Granada and lost 0-1 at Rayo Vallecano. We can't trust Eduardo Berizzo's men to get Saturday's job done at 1.664/6. 

Take out a trio of defeats to the top three (Real, Barca, Atletico) and Eibar are W3-D4-L2 in their first ever top-flight campaign (W2-D1-L1 on the road).

Gaizka Garitano's lot have been conceding just a little too regularly (twice in each of their last two away games) for this to be a big bet, but we'll give them a bit of support on the Asian Handicap.

Recommended Bet
0.5pts - Back Eibar +1.0 on the Asian Handicap @ 1.855/6

Atletico Madrid v Deportivo La Coruna
Sunday 11:00 (Live on Sky Sports 5)
Atletico 1.192/11 Deportivo 23.022/1 draw 8.07/1

Atletico Madrid have won this fixture eight times in a row. Since the start of last season Diego Simeone's team are W20-D5-L0 at the Vicente Calderon.

Three of Deportivo La Coruna's last four games have finished 0-0 and that might be the best Victor Fernandez can hope for this weekend. Depor have already lost quickly at Sevilla and Celta Vigo, who are running behind Atletico in fifth and seventh. 

Gabi is suspended for the champions, but they have been ahead at the break in 6/6 home games so far this season. 1.674/6 is the price on an Atletico / Atletico double result.

Atletico have also scored at least twice in each of those six previous outings at the Vicente Calderon. In total they've scored 23 times in winning seven straight Liga and Champions League home games. 

Recommended Bet
Back Atletico Madrid -1.75 on the Asian Handicap @ 1.855/6

Cordoba v Villarreal
Sunday 18:00 (Live on Sky Sports 5)
Cordoba 4.77/2 Villarreal 1.910/11 draw 3.711/4

Villarreal have lost four times this season - against the teams now running 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th in La Liga.

Cordoba are rock bottom and winless all season. They have drawn 3/4 under new boss Miroslav Djukic, but those three opponents are all to be found alongside them in the bottom six.

At an odds-on price, our concern with the away win is that the Yellow Submarine has already been held to away draws by three sides now in the bottom half of the table.

And the hosts might very well score at least once on Sunday evening. Home and away, they've hit the back of the net in 5/6 and 8/11 have seen goals at both ends.

Both teams have also scored in 7/9 Villarreal games, including each of their last four on the road.

Just check on Fede Cartabia's fitness before wading in. The Argentine attacking midfielder, on loan from Valencia, has scored three and assisted three of Cordoba's 10 goals this term.

Recommended Bet
0.5pts - Back Yes in Both Teams to Score? @ 2.166/5

Valencia v Barcelona
Sunday 20:00 (Live on Sky Sports 5)
Valencia 6.25/1 Barcelona 1.594/7 draw 4.57/2

After 12 rounds, fourth-placed Valencia are four points behind Barcelona. That's closer than many would've predicted at the start of the season.

Nuno Santo has guided them to a W5-D1-L0 home record that has seen them score three times in all five of those victories. A goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao last time out is the aberration. 

Barcelona are unbeaten in this fixture for seven seasons, however (W3-D4-L0). The visitors also have a resurgent Lionel Messi to lead their charge. Last weekend he scored a hat trick to take the all-time La Liga scoring record. In midweek he scored a hat trick to take the all-time Champions League scoring record. And what did he do in this fixture last season?

A hat trick, of course. Barca's main man has scored in eight of his last 11 club appearances and will rate a bet at 1.910/11 or more to hit the back of the net on Sunday.

You might also consider adding Neymar to your portfolio: the Brazilian has struck at least once in 8/10 club appearances and will be longer than evens to score at the Mestalla.

Recommended Bet
0.5pts - Back Lionel Messi To Score @ 1.910/11
0.5pts - Back Neymar To Score @ 2.111/10

2014/15 La Liga P/L

Staked: 41pts
Returned: 37.05pts

P/L: -3.95pts

2013/14 P/L: +18.77pts (11.55% ROI)

Serie A Betting: Back goals in Cagliari and Napoli to falter at Sampdoria

Gonzalo Higuain hopes to keep Napoli's unbeaten run going, but will there be a surprise from Samp?

After going into profit for the season thanks to a goal crazy game at Napoli last week, Dave Farrar is predicting more excitement at Cagliari and Roma, while he thinks Sampdoria can surprise Napoli on Monday night...

Cagliari v Fiorentina
Sunday, 14:00

It's taken a while, but Cagliari are starting to look like a real Zdenek Zeman team now, and their performance in Naples last week was a vintage one.

It was also useful for this column, landing both overs bets at big prices, and I see no reason to desert the "Cagliari equals goals" theme here.

Both teams have scored in every match at the Sant'Elia this season so far, and with Fiorentina starting to find their feet in front of goal, I think that we're set for another match full of incident. La Viola have conceded only 11 times this season, but I wouldn't worry too much about that, as there were signs in their win at Verona last week that Vincenzo Montella had loosened the shackles a little, and that Fiorentina were starting to play in the style with which their coach traditionally feels comfortable. 

With Cagliari certain to play expansively, and Fiorentina very sharp on the counter attack and good enough (even without Giuseppe Rossi) in front of goal, over 3.5 goals is very reasonably priced at 3.185/40, and we should take full advantage. 

Recommended Bet:
Back Over 3.5 Goals in Cagliari v Fiorentina @ 3.185/40

Roma v Inter
Sunday, 19:45
Live on BT Sport 1

Sunday will be rounded off at the Olimpico, where Roma are 1.824/5 to beat Roberto Mancini's Inter. Given the recent trajectory of both clubs, it's no surprise that Roma are unbeaten in six against the Nerazzurri and, while I think that run will continue here, it's by no means a certainty that Roma will win.

As I've previously documented in this column, Inter are not to be trusted, and are capable, particularly with Mancini in charge, of putting up a strong performance. They played well against Milan last week, and will make life hard for Rudi Garcia's men. I'm interested to see that Both Teams to Score is available at 1.910/11 and am keen to take advantage of that price.

Roma are by no means watertight defensively, and with Inter likely to pose an attacking threat, I could see this ending in a narrow home win or a scoring draw. Either way, I'm happier recommending BTTS rather than the home win, although I wouldn't put you off experimenting with a couple of Correct Score options. 

Recommended Bet:
Back Both Teams to Score in Roma v Inter @ 1.910/11

Sampdoria v Napoli
Monday, 20:00
Live on BT Sport 1

There should be a terrific atmosphere at Marassi on Monday night when Sinisa Mihaijlovic's high flying Samp face Napoli, and the home side look a big price to come away with a win against a frustratingly inconsistent visiting team. I was at an event recently when Dietmar Hamann described Rafa Benitez as a "footballing genius", but he hasn't looked like one in Italy.

Napoli are capable of sparkling, but too often they flatter to deceive, and a team which features two of Serie A's biggest talents, Gonzalo Higuain and Marek Hamsik, ought to be challenging for the title rather than being content with third. 

Napoli are a silly price at 2.26/5, especially given their European exertions on Thursday night (and Benitez didn't rotate; the stars played) and I'm torn between a lay of the visitors and backing Samp at 3.711/4 for the win. 

After last week's success, it feels greedy to try and get too gung-ho, and so I'm happy to keep the draw on side and lay Benitez's team.

They'll finish tird this season, but that shouldn't be regarded as a success. 

Recommended Bet:
Lay Napoli against Sampdoria @ 2.226/5

Dave Farrar 2014-15 P/L

Staked: 30 points
Returned: 33.54 points
P/L: + 3.54 points

Betfair Live Video: Wanderers looking to kick start their season in the Sydney Derby

Expect a hostile atmosphere at the Pirtek Stadium.

Lewis Watson is back to preview two of Saturday's A-League ties, including the second Sydney Derby of the season. Betfair Live Video is the place to be for live streaming...

Brisbane Roar vs Perth Glory
Saturday 06:00

After relieving title winning manager Mike Mulvey of his duties early this week, a struggling Roar won't be thanking the fixture God's for what awaits them and their new interim boss Frans Thijssen this Saturday. With a visit from league leaders Perth Glory, two questions will be asked at the Suncorp Stadium - is there any bite left behind the Roar, and just how strong will Glory's title challenge be this campaign...

Win-less, as well as suffering five defeats already this season, reigning A-League Champions Brisbane are a team in disarray. Following Mulvey's sacking due to a "reluctancy to follow in the club's philosophy", temporary boss Thijssen has a mountain to climb trying to turn this season into another possible success story.

With uncharacteristic defeats at the hands of half the league already, the former Dutch International has a job on his hands trying to instil some confidence back in his side, however with the departure of the leagues best striker in the off-season it is black and white to many 'Lionhearts' as to why their side are struggling so drastically. 

With 48 goals in his last three season for the Roar (as well as five already for his new side Melbourne Victory), the Albanian striker has left a massive void in the Roar frontline with Henrique Silva given the daunting role of chasing his goal scoring pedigree. 

In all fairness, the Brazilian has made an affective start netting four times in six outings, but considering three of them came against an appalling Jets, the 29-year-old record since joining in 2008 doesn't lend itself to the makings of a Besart-esque Golden Boot challenge. 

Perth are going from strength to strength, and after their six win of the season at home to a stubborn Phoenix, Kenny Lowe's Glory are finally beginning to be credited as a genuine title contenders. Without any AFC Champions League distractions to come, Perth have stretched the field well in the opening stages of this campaign, and they have Irishman Andy Keogh to thank.

Since jumping ship from Blackpool last season,  Keogh has taken to the A-League like a trout to the Swan River with five goals in seven. With support from the ever present Marinkovic and Griffiths in midfield, Keogh has already laid siege on Berisha's goal tally - with a goal on Saturday looking a likely outcome.

The record books have this one level at three wins and a draw a piece, and with Brisbane looking to impress their new gaffer don't expect the visitors to have it all their own way in Brisbane. Backing the draw here shows excellent value.

Recommended Bets:
Back the draw @ 3.65n/a
Back 1-1 @ 7.613/2

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC
Saturday 08:30

It's the second Sydney Derby of the season, and with the record books even, it's a chance for one of the newly formed rivals to make a New South Wales statement at the Pirtek Stadium.

Since their Asian Cup brilliance, Tony Popovic's Wanderers have lingered at the foot of the A-League table suffering from a prolonged Champions League hangover. Six games into a campaign isn't near enough time to start writing off a club's title credentials, and after two back-to-back draws stopping their losing rot, Popovic's men could well be on the turn.

Far from being classed as a 'burden', Wanderers involvement in the upcoming Club World Cup will no doubt cause more of a distraction to their league involvement. Joining the likes of Real Madrid, San Lorenzo and Cruz Azul at the Morocco based tournament, Wanderers will once again clock up the air-miles as they fall behind the A-League schedule. 

One obvious weakness of the Wanderers side this season can be found upfront. Usually so reliant on their defensive stubbornness, their strikers lack of goals have come under scrutiny as their back line fail to keep in line with their previous high standards. 

With Bridge, Juric, Rukavytsya and Santalab contributing to three of Wanderers measly five goals so far, a improvement in their attacking potency would surely see a Wanderers rise up the table.

Still unbeaten and sitting comfortably in fourth, Graham Arnold will be thrilled with the stubborn and controlled start Sydney FC have made to this campaign. With just four goals conceded, the Sky Blues sit inside the top four, with a gulf of six points already separating them from fifth.

With an impressive mix of youth and experience leading their front line, Ibini-Isei, Gameiro and Janko will continue to prove a threat from all angles, and with the Wanderers defence on the wonk, expect the visitors to get some joy on Saturday.

Sydney will be black and red on Saturday with a lively and hostile crowd expected at the Pirtek. Albeit the newest of all Australian domestic rivalries, this one has a lot of bite, with Saturday proving no exception. 

Recommended Bets:
Back Sydney FC to win 2-1 @ 11.5n/a
Back over 2.5 goals @ 2.111/10 

Rumours: Vlaar set for Arsenal or United

Could Ron Vlaar be set for the Emirates or Old Trafford?

Ron Vlaar has been linked with Manchester United for ages but could Arsenal be trying to muscle in on that potential deal?

Arsenal are the latest club said to be interested in defender Ron Vlaar, who has failed to commit his long-term future to Aston Villa.

The Netherlands centre-back impressed for his country at the World Cup in the summer and has attracted attention from several so-called bigger clubs in recent months after failing to put pen to paper on a new contract at Villa Park.

Vlaar's current deal runs out in the summer and Villa boss Paul Lambert had said at the start of the season he was confident the Dutchman would sign a renewal, but it's now looking increasingly likely he could go in January, with the Gunners ready to pay in the region of 8million for his services.

Manchester United, whose manager Louis van Gaal knows Vlaar well from their time together for Holland, are also keen.

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Meanwhile, The Express claims Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is on his way to the Premier League in January, with Arsenal and Liverpool set to do battle for the 33-year-old Spaniard, who has not always been first choice at the Bernabeu in the past 12 months.

Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, now back in charge of Inter Milan, is apparently ready to raid Manchester United for out-of-form striker Robin van Persie, according to the Telegraph.

The 31-year-old's long-term future at Old Trafford is growing increasingly uncertain after some disappointing performances of late and Mancini is hoping to take advantage by launching a January bid, although there will be no shortage of interest from across Europe in the former Arsenal man.

Struggling QPR are hoping to persuade Chelsea to allow defender Tomas Kalas to join them on loan in January. The Czech youngster is currently on loan at German side Cologne, but is not getting regular action and the Blues would rather he was playing elsewhere in the second half of the season.

Another Chelsea player who could be heading out of Stamford Bridge temporarily is Mohamed Salah. Turkish side Besiktas are hoping to lure him in the new Year, according to The Express, as his route to the first team is currently blocked by the likes of Oscar, Willian, Andre Schurrle and Eden Hazard.

Everton and Leicester City are both reportedly after 29-year-old Galatasaray captain Selcuk Inan. The midfielder wants to test himself in the Premier League and could be available for as little as 5million.

Finally, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted he would like to see former Magpies striker Andy Carroll back at St James' Park at some point in the future.

The West Ham forward, who is now finally fit again after a troublesome foot injury, left his hometown club for Liverpool in 2011 after scoring 31 league goals but it never worked out for him at Anfield.

Pardew knows Carroll is a key man for the Hammers but is aware they are growing frustrated with his injury problems and may try to offload him in the summer.