Our pick of the latest rumours in the January transfer window.
Napoli back in for Capoue
Napoli are making another attempt to sign Etienne Capoue after Tottenham rejected an initial offer two weeks ago. The midfielder has made just six Premier League starts since his £9m move in the summer. (The Times)
Taarabt’s time is up at Fulham
Fulham want to offload Adel Taarabt this week. The midfielder is on a season’s loan from Queens Park Rangers but has not played a full game for more than a month and has been told he has no future at the club. (The Sun)
Osvaldo has an escape route
Inter Milan and Valencia are looking at Dani Osvaldo despite the striker being banned for a fortnight by Southampton for head-butting team‑mate Jose Fonte. The Saints want to recoup the £14.5m they paid Roma for Osvaldo. (The Times)
United reach out for Octopus
Manchester United are weighing up a £7m bid for Porto’s defensive midfielder Fernando. The 26-year-old — nicknamed The Octopus for his leggy style — has also attracted interest from Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)
Meulensteen weighs up Zoller
Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen is looking at Kaiserslautern striker Simon Zoller to solve his side’s shortage of goals. Zoller has scored 10 goals in 16 games in the German Second Division this season. (The Sun)
