Новости за 19.01.2016

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted there is no immediate sign of a comeback for injury prone striker Daniel Sturridge,

He last played on 6 December when he came on during a defeat for the Reds by Newcastle.

Watford have signed Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 28 year old Romania international joined the Black Cats in 2014 and has made 18 appearances this season.

Blackburn Rovers are set to sign striker Danny Graham on loan from Premier League side Sunderland until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old could join Championship club Rovers on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

Norwich have signed striker Steven Naismith from Everton on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

"I'm very happy to have signed because now I can concentrate on the football side of things," said the 29-year-old.

Axel Witsel has refused to rule out moving to the Premier League but Tottenham may have to wait until the summer to sign the 27-year-old, reports the London Evening Standard.

The Zenit St Petersburg player told Standard Sport from Zenit's winter-training camp in Qatar: "Well, I am focused on my team," when asked about Tottenham's interest. "We just came back from holidays. So my focus is on training.

Axel Witsel has refused to rule out moving to the Premier League but Tottenham may have to wait until the summer to sign the 27-year-old, reports the London Evening Standard.

The Zenit St Petersburg player told Standard Sport from Zenit's winter-training camp in Qatar: "Well, I am focused on my team," when asked about Tottenham's interest. "We just came back from holidays. So my focus is on training.

Cheick Tiote's move from Newcastle United to Shanghai Shenhua has stalled over the player's wage demands, according to Sky Sports.

The 29 year old Ivory Coast international midfielder travelled to China last Friday to hold talks after the two clubs agreed the fee in the region of £5m.

Cheick Tiote's move from Newcastle United to Shanghai Shenhua has stalled over the player's wage demands, according to Sky Sports.

The 29 year old Ivory Coast international midfielder travelled to China last Friday to hold talks after the two clubs agreed the fee in the region of £5m.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been explaining the decision to hand keeper Simon Mignolet a new five-year contract.

"I have heard nothing negative about Simon and there have been a lot of games since I have been here," says Klopp.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been explaining the decision to hand keeper Simon Mignolet a new five-year contract.

"I have heard nothing negative about Simon and there have been a lot of games since I have been here," says Klopp.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he would like the team to play at Wembley Stadium while their White Hart Lane ground is being redeveloped.

"Playing at Wembley is one of the options for us in the future," says Pochettino.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he would like the team to play at Wembley Stadium while their White Hart Lane ground is being redeveloped.

"Playing at Wembley is one of the options for us in the future," says Pochettino.

League One side Colchester United have re-signed West Ham striker Elliot Lee on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old is in his second stint with the U's, having featured in four games during a loan spell in 2013.

League One side Colchester United have re-signed West Ham striker Elliot Lee on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old is in his second stint with the U's, having featured in four games during a loan spell in 2013.

Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has signed for Singapore side Tampines Rovers.

It is a one-year deal and media reports suggest it could be worth about Sg$40,000 (£19,500) a month, which would make him the highest-paid player in the S-League's 21-year history.

Former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has signed for Singapore side Tampines Rovers.

It is a one-year deal and media reports suggest it could be worth about Sg$40,000 (£19,500) a month, which would make him the highest-paid player in the S-League's 21-year history.

Arsenal's Spanish left-back Nacho Monreal has signed a new long-term contract with the Premier League club.

"I met the boss (Arsene Wenger) three years ago and I have a really good relationship with him and I'm really happy with him. For these reasons I extended my contract," the 29 year old said.

Saul Niguez. If not for Tiago Mendes' leg break he'd be running around the Premier League today - in a Red shirt.

Before Mohamed Elneny, there was Saul. Just last month, Atletico Madrid had settled on a fee with Arsenal and agreed to sell their 21 year-old midfielder in January.

Chelsea players believe Alexandre Pato is set to join them.

The London Evening Standard says some members of Chelsea's playing staff believe a deal to sign striker Pato could be completed this week.

Chelsea management believe they could lose four of their major stars this summer.

The Sun says several of their top names are considering their futures and could leave in the summer.

Tottenham have failed with a bumper bid for Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez.

Marca says Spurs tabled a cash offer of €30 million for the Colombia international, with Atletico referring the Londoners to his buyout clause.

Espanyol are in talks with Chelsea for Christian Atsu and Papy Djilobodji.

Don Balon says Espanyol hope to take the Blues duo on-loan to the end of this season.

Manchester United and PSG are monitoring James Rodriguez's situation at Real Madrid.

James was at odds with former Real coach Rafa Benitez and his situation has not improved under Zinedine Zidane.

PSG teammates have hailed the impact of Angel di Maria this season.

Di Maria, sold by Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal last summer, has rebuilt his confidence in Paris.

Barcelona are exploring the prospect of bringing Chelsea attacker Pedro back to the club.

Pedro has been unsettled by the sacking of manager Jose Mourinho and is concerned over where he stands in Chelsea's long-term plans.