Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi loan cut short by Valencia

Valencia have confirmed they have decided to terminate Michy Batshuayi's season long loan deal. 

The Belgium striker has endured a difficult time in La liga, scoring just one goal in 16 appearances.

Speaking in a press conference on Thursday, Valencia's Sporting director Mateu Alemany annouced the club's decision to cut short the loan.

"We are negotiating with several clubs an exit for Batshuayi,"

"The player knows and we hope to reach a solution soon for the good of all parties.

"We are expecting an exit in the next few hours - or days."

The 25 year had a successful six months loan spell at Borussia Dortmund in the second half of last season, where he plundered seven goals in just nine appearances. However, he has not been able to replicate the same form in the Spanish top flight.

With Everton being mentioned as a possible destination for the Belgium international, it seems his future now lies away from Stamford Bridge.

Reports: Arsenal grant Nacho Monreal contract extension

Accoding to reports, Arsenal have exercised an option to extend the contract of defender Nacho Monreal to the summer of 2020.

The former Malaga left back, 32 was in the final year of his contract, and he was due to be a few agent in the summer, but Unai Emery had indicated that he was a player he wants to keep.

Despite being plagued by injuries this season, he has been one of Arsenal's more consistent players since he arrived from La liga several years ago.

Arsenal have several players in the final year of their contract, Petr Cech, Danny Welbeck and Aaron Ramsey are expected to leave the club this summer when their contract expires. While it remains to be seen whether the club would exercise the option to extend the contract of Stephan Lichtsteiner beyond this season.

Juventus seal deal for Aaron Ramsey

Juventus have concluded a deal for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer. 

According to report, its a five year deal worth £140,000 a week, which is £36m. Though, the overall Bosman fee seems not to have included in the overall outlay that the Italian champions would pay over the duration of the contract to the Welsh international.

The 28 year old 10 year association with Arsenal ends in the summer after the club withdraw a contract extension earlier in the season.

Maxi Allegri's side have become adept at picking up players on a free transfer in recent seasons with Sami Khedira and Emre Can, amongst the players that arrived Turin on a Bosman.

Bayern Munich publicly admit interest in Chelsea winger Hudson-Odoi

Bayern Munich have publicly admitted for the first time that they want to sign Chelsea winger Hudson-Odoi.

The 18 year old is the subject of £35m bid from the Bavarians, and so far he has declined to sign a contract extension following limited playing time at Stamford Bridge. 

Speaking of the Bundesliga champion interest in the Chelsea academy graduate, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says, he is a player 'the club absolutely want to sign.'

He's a very interesting player that we absolutely want to sign. He said

"He has qualities that suit our game. He's a strong dribbler, fast, and carries a goal threat."

Chelsea have now been boxed into a corner as the teenager is unwilling to commit to a new contract, despite Maurizio Sarri wanting him to stay, as evident in his consecutive starts in the FA Cup and League Cup in recent days.

The Italian reiterated this position after the defeat against Spurs on Tuesday when he said;

"Odoi in the last week has been very normal. I have seen him every day in training, he has been really very normal.

"He is improving, in the last match he played very well and also today I think a very good match.

"He played like a player of 25 or 26 years, I think – very good match of application, very good in the defensive phase, very, very good.

"He was completely normal in this period. I don't know, maybe he doesn't read anything."

With the exploits of Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal's Riess Nelson, both in the same age bracket as Hudson-Odio, he is likely to be swayed by the opportunity to feature for the biggest and most successful club in German club football.

Arsenal injury crisis lessen as Ozil, Monreal and Koscielny returns

Arsenal have received a welcome boost after Mesut Ozil, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal all took part in training ahead of Saturday's showdow with West Ham. 

The former has not featured for Arsenal since the disappointing draw against Brighton on Boxing day. While Koscielny missed the FA Cup third round win over Blackpool after he suffered a back spasm in the warm up.

Nacho Monreal who returned in December after two months out has also returned to training following his latest injury setback from a hamstring strain. 

Arsenal have been hit hard by defensive injuries this season, with all it first team defenders spending time on the sidelines at various moments.

Hector Bellerin (calf), central defenders Dinos Mavropanos (groin) and Shkodran Mustafi (hamstring) have all now returned to first team training, thereby easing the injury worries of Arsenal particularly in defence. 

However, Rob Holding and Danny Welbeck are out for the season with knee ligament damage and ankle injuries respectively. While, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to be back in February from a foot injury.

Milan to Higuain: 'Make up your mind or leave'

AC Milan have told misfiring striker Gonzalo Higuain to make up his mind whether he wants to remain at the San Siro or go elsewhere. 

The 31 year old has stuggled for form since he joined Milan on loan from Juventus in the summer. He has not scored in the league since October, and has been a shadow of the player that was adored at Napoli, before his constroversial move to Turin.

Speaking in Milan, Sporting director, Leonardo said of a player who has been linked to Chelsea in a possible sawp deal for Alvaro Morata, to decide his future instead of following gossips.

"He has to make a decision and take on his share of the responsibility," 

"Not this continual yes, no, I'm not sure. He had a tough moment, he has to put it behind him and get to work.

"There's no point following rumours and gossip. He is here right now. Seeing as he is here, he needs to knuckle down and actually do something for this team.

"A goal can change things, but if he is to continue here, he needs to take on responsibility."

Mohammed Salah wins African player of the year.

Liverpool attacker and Egyptian international Mohammed Salah has been voted the African player of the year for the second consecutive year. 

The 26 year old beats Liverpool team mate Sadio Mane and Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to retain the award.

He scored 44 goals for the Merseysiders in his first season at Anfield and scored two goals for Egypt at the World Cup in Russia despite his lack of fitness during the tournament.

He joins an exclusive group of players who won the award back to back during their playing days such as Yaya Toure of the Ivory Coast, El Hadji Diouf of Senegal and Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon.

With his form this season for Liverpool, with 13 goals in the league and a further three in the Champions League, he is in a good position to win a third consecutive title if he can lead hid country to the Afcon title on home soil in July.