According to The News, Blackburn are interested in signing Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng this month. Borussia Dortmund are also linked with the 22-year-old.

According to James Nursey at MirrorFootball, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admitted that the club has no chance of permanently signing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this month. McLeish said,

“There is no chance of us signing him in January … We asked the question and they said that won’t happen … It is City’s policy and they said that was always the game-plan.”

“They have an active policy of putting young players in place as well as bringing in the big names … So Joe Hart remains a big part of their future … They said he was going out for experience to improve and he has improved.”

“But it doesn’t preclude him from coming back and we can negotiate with City for another year … Joe would then have the comfort of knowing City really want him and he is part of their future.”

According to ESPN Soccernet, Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero ruled out the possibility of leaving the club this month. Aguero told Atletico’s official website:

“I am aware that there are always rumours about my future, but actually I am isolated from everything. I have always made clear my commitment to Atletico and everybody knows it. Do not pay much attention to what comes out. All I am doing is playing and worrying about the team, so these things do not affect me.”

“I have changed many things … I am happy to be spending my fourth year at Atletico Madrid. I realise that I have learned many things both on and off the field during my time here … Now I know the Spanish league very well and that has made me grow as a footballer. Over these years, I have played alongside great players which has taught me a lot as a player and as a person.”

“I am a very young boy. A lot has already happened, but I still have much to learn. I came to Spain very young and have always been surrounded by older players. It can influence and make you mature faster.”

According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admitted that he does not plan on selling anybody this month. When asked if he would, Wenger said,

“No …  As we said many times Jack Wilshere could go on loan somewhere but he will not leave us on a permanent basis.”

According to Sky Sports News, Hull City boss Phil Brown will not be leaving the club to coach at Bolton. Brown said,

“… I have got a massive job here and I fully intend to finish it. Speculation will always be the case where I am concerned but I have got a big job here.”