Transfers News and Gossip – Dec 9th

Premier League and Europe:

• Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic has said that he has received an approach from Liverpool but wants to delay a decision until the end of the season. (The Guardian)
• Crystal Palace are lining up a £15 million bid for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi. (The Sun)
• Besiktas are trying to sign Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina. (Daily Star)
• Birmingham City winger Demarai Gray could move in the January transfer window with Leicester and Bournemouth ready to activate the £3.75 million release clause in his contract. (Daily Mirror)
• Arsenal right back Mathieu Debuchy has revealed he may leave in January in order to get more game time elsewhere to gain a place in France’s Euro 2016 squad. (Guardian)
• Midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng is set to rejoin AC Milan in January after Schalke agreed to terminate his contract. (Goal.com)
• Everton striker Romelu Lukaku telephones and texts former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba to receive tips from the Ivorian. (The Sun)
• Tottenham are leading the race to sign Walsall’s 18-year-old left back Rico Henry. (Daily Express)
• West Brom striker Saido Berahino has ‘liked’ a series of tweets on Twitter criticising his club. (Daily Telegraph)