The Aston Villa striker has been in advanced talks with Aitor Karanka’s side over a potential January?move. an eye on the Zenit midfielder whose contract is up in the summer and has made it clear he is desperate for a move. A recent upturn in form has seen the Hammers move away from, but the Frenchmans undoubted quality has only been seen in parts so far. He has also become one of the first players on the England team sheet, most memorably starring for the Three Lions in their 3-2 win over Germany in Berlin last year. ted executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the players agent until deadline day on January 31. At the moment, the club are seriously thinking about going back in with a much improved offer. rts daily LIVE blogArturo Vidal scores impressive goal on different pitch - separated by giant fenceThe Sun. The 22-year-old was left out of their squad to face Pacos de Ferreira – as the Eagles won 1-0 in the Taca da Liga. MANCHESTER UNITED have made an enquiry over the availability of James Rodriguez for next summer — and have been told he would cost them £50million. The Toffees have made a central midfielder a priority in the January window, however manager Ronald Koeman is struggling to bag Manchester United’s Morgan Schneiderlin.