Sunday Football Gossip

Sunday gossip column: Riyad Mahrez, Sanchez, Evans, Walcott, Dybala, Ings Liverpool are set to sign Riyad Mahrez with the 26-year-old Leicester midfielder expected to have a medical on Sunday. (Bein Sports) The Reds are prepared to move quickly to fill the void left by Philippe Coutinho's departure with Monaco's 22-year-old midfielder Thomas Lemar top of their wanted list. (Liverpool Echo) Arsenal are close to agreeing a £25m deal for West Brom and Northern Ireland centre-back Jonny Evans, 30. (Sun on Sunday) Manager Mauricio Pellegrino says Southampton hope to re-sign Arsenaland England winger Theo Walcott, 28. (ESPN) Derby manager Gary Rowett, 43, andRepublic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill, 65, head Stoke's list to replace Mark Hughes. (Stoke Sentinel) Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has ruled out selling 30-year-old midfielder Arturo Vidal to Chelsea in the January transfer window. (Mail on Sunday) Jese Rodriguez, 24, is close to signing for his hometown club of Las Palmas. The Spanish forward is currently on loan at Stoke from Paris St-Germain. (AS - in Spanish) Juventus chief executive Giuseppe Marotta says the Italian champions have no intention of parting company with 24-year-old Argentine forward Paulo Dybala. (Football Italia) Manchester United will not face any competition from Chelsea for 26-year-old Alex Sandro should they make a move for the Juventus defender. (Calciomercato.com, via Manchester Evening News) Newcastle want 25-year-old Liverpool striker Danny Ings on loan, with manager Rafael Benitez still unsure what his January transfer budget is. (Sunday Mirror) Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe expects 29-year-old striker Lewis Grabban to depart during the transfer window. (Bournemouth Echo) Bolton want £4m for 18-year-old keeper Jake Turner despite him not starting a first-team game. (Sun on Sunday) Plymouth Argyle midfielder Toumani Diagouraga, 30, is set to sign for League One rivals Fleetwood Town. (Plymouth Herald)