Rumour Reel: Payet on his way out

We take a look at the latest stories from the January transfer market

Two weeks into the January transfer market and we have already seen some major moves from clubs across the UK. The lower leagues have been particularly busy as managers earn their corn wheeling and dealing, while the big boys look to keep their powder dry in an attempt to unsettle targets and get the best deal possible.

We take a look at the latest stories from the January transfer market, rumours and all, filling you in on everything you need to know.

Costa to go

There’s no doubt about the biggest transfer story of the month and that’s at Chelsea, but they won’t be hammering the plastic, but instead cashing in on want-away striker Diego Costa. The fans favourite is said to be embroiled in a war-of-words with manager Antonio Conte and recently knocked back a staggering £200,000-a-week.

A move to China and Jiangsu Suning looks on the horizon, with big bucks on offer, reported to be £600,000 a week. Crazy! Abramovich wants his striker to stay, meaning this one could rumble on until the summer.

Au revvoir Payet

West Ham’s top boy Dimitri Payet looks to have finally been given his wish and after kicking up a stink, in true spoiled footballer fashion, he could be on his way out of Stratford. To be fair he looks destined for bigger things than the struggling Hammers and has been their standout so far. Contracts count for nothing these days, it would appear.

French cracks Marseille head the list of suitors and although manager Slaven Bilic said publicly that Payet was not for sale, after spanking Crystal Palace, they may grab the money and reinvest. West Ham could, of course, tell Payet he’s going nowhere, but who wants stroppy player on their books bringing the rest down?