Manchester United to cash in on Angel Di Maria? Transfer news and gossip from Wednesday's papers

PLUS: Liverpool and Spurs to fight it out for Zenit powerhouse and Marquinhos to hold talks with PSG over potential summer move in bid for regular action

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Record signing: Di Maria has struggled to settle in Manchester

The midweek round of Premier League action kicked off with a bang on Tuesday night, as the chase for Champions League spots took another twist.

At Anfield, Liverpool had Mario Balotelli to thank for securing all three points in an end-to-end game against fellow top-four hopefuls Tottenham, the Italian stepping from the bench to win it for the Reds 3-2.

In north London, Arsenal claimed a 2-1 win over Leicester as they responded to their weekend defeat to Spurs, putting themselves firmly back in contention.

At the other end both Hull City and QPR moved out of the relegation zone, the latter securing their first away win of the season at Sunderland.

And the Premier League landed another bumper TV deal, meaning transfer fees could soar once more this summer.

Here's the latest news, rumour and gossip from Wednesday's papers:
Stories from today's Daily Mirror

Argentine starlet Paulo Dybala, watched by Arsenal and Manchester United at the weekend, is set for a £25million move this summer after his relationship with Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini deteriorated beyond repair.

Talent: Dybala's explosive form has led to links with Europe's big teams

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is eyeing Argentinian centre-half Emanuel Mammana, 19, of River Plate.

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed he is planning a double Dutch summer raid on his old club Feyenoord for midfielders Jordy Clasie and Tonny Vilhena.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has slammed the door shut on £10million record signingBrown Ideye being sold this season. Ideye was linked with Qatari club Al Gharafa and the transfer window there doesn't close until next week.

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Signed up: Reus has agreed a new deal at the Westfalenstadion

Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has signed a new contract with the German club,who hope he will 'do a Steven Gerrard' and lead them into a new era.
Stories from other newspapers and websites

Manchester United could cash in on unsettled record signing Angel Di Maria in the summer - to help fund a splurge on Diego Godin and Mats Hummels (Metro)

Meanwhile, the agent of PSG defender Marquinhos says they will talk to the French club over his plans this summer - with a move to Old Trafford an option (RMC)


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On his way? Marquinhos could leave the Parc des Princes this summer

Chelsea are considering a move for Inter Milan contract rebel Mauro Icardi (London Evening Standard)

Sam Allardyce has confirmed that West Ham are closing in on the free signing ofLassana Diarra (BBC)

Liverpool and Tottenham are both eyeing £16million-rated Zenit St Petersburg striker Salomon Rondon. (Daily Star)


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Power: Rondon has impressed in Russia with both Zenit and Rubin Kazan

Everton have offered Luke Garbutt a new deal, as the England under-21 international is out of contract at the end of the season. (Liverpool Echo)

PSV Eindhoven's Colombian defender Santiago Arias has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Premier League clubs (De Telegraaf)
Other news from today's Daily Mirror

Newcastle midfielder Siem de Jong, signed in the summer but out since August with a thigh injury, is crocked again - he is out for eight weeks after suffering a collapsed lung.

Michael Laudrup is the new favourite for the QPR manager's job after Tim Sherwood pulled out of the running.

Manchester United youngster Paddy McNair has signed a new deal at Old Trafford.

Paul Lambert is remaining defiant despite calls for him to quit as Aston Villa manager following their latest loss.
And finally...

Chelsea's new £27million signing Juan Cuadrado grew up in Colombia as a Manchester United fan, the youth coach who discovered him has revealed.

All the done deals in the January transfer window:

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