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As transfer window closes, we look at the transfer targets of every Premier League club

AS the January transfer window prepares to close, we look at the transfer targets of all 20 Barclays Premier League clubs.

THE January transfer window closes at 10am (EDT) on Saturday.

As the deadline approaches, we give you a rundown on the business likely to be done in the Premier League this week…

ARSENAL

Still short of the $68 million valuation in talks with Schalke over Julian Draxler. Eintracht Frankfurt right back Sebastian Jung, Lazio midfielder Hernanes and Nottingham Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles are being tracked.

News_Image_File: Arsenal are close to signing Schalke striker Julian Draxler.

News_Rich_Media: Manchester United have officially unveiled their newest signing, Juan Mata, with the Spaniard confident the champions are still a chance of defending their Premier League title.

ASTON VILLA

Want another attacker and midfielder. Wigan's James McArthur and Dale Stephens of Charlton are admired with Norwich's Wes Hoolahan a difficult deal to pull off. Wolves' Leigh Griffiths is another possible.

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CARDIFF CITY

Wilfried Zaha has signed on loan from Manchester United and a permanent deal for Fabio has been agreed. Talks are ongoing with Wigan for Ivan Ramis while Stoke's Kenwyne Jones has arrived in a swap for Peter Odemwingie.

CHELSEA

Mohamed Salah has completed his move from Basle. Defensive options include Southampton's Luke Shaw and Saint-Etienne centre back Kurt Zouma. Both are the subject of offers which may not be sealed until summer.

News_Image_File: Southampton's Luke Shaw has sparked interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

CRYSTAL PALACE

Strength is needed throughout the spine of the side but a lack of funds is preventing deals for Scott Dann, Momo Sissoko and Brighton's Will Buckley. Stephen Dobbie could go to Huddersfield, while Blackburn want Paddy McCarthy.

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News_Rich_Media: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit out at Chelsea's sale of Juan Mata to Manchester United, saying the current transfer window isn't setup fairly.

EVERTON

Bryan Oviedo's injury will prompt action. Celtic's Emilio Izaguirre, Dundee United's Andy Robertson and Valencia's Sergio Canales have all been discussed. Roma and Galatasaray want Johnny Heitinga.

FULHAM

Bids are in for Phil Bardsley of Sunderland and Swansea's Neil Taylor. Deals have stalled for Porto's Steven Defour and Leicester's Liam Moore and Jeffrey Schlupp. They may land Brondby's Simon Makienok or West Ham's Ravel Morrison.

News_Rich_Media: Jose Mourinho has confirmed Juan Mata is headed to Manchester United, the Chelsea boss hitting out at criticism of the move from rival managers.

HULL CITY

A bid of $1.13m will go in for Wigan's Jean Beausejour and one will follow for Spurs' Jake Livermore to make his loan permanent. Jack Hobbs could yet go to Leicester or Wigan, while Danny Graham is talking to Nottingham Forest.

LIVERPOOL

Scouts went to watch Saul Niguez on Sunday night after talks with his father. The 19-year-old midfielder is on loan from Atletico Madrid at Rayo Vallecano. They have been offered Benfica midfielder Andre Gomes, 20, too.

News_Rich_Media: Everton defender Leighton Baines has ended speculation over his future and possible move to Manchester United, penning a new four-year deal to remain with the Merseyside club.

MANCHESTER CITY

City's main objective is to bring in a centre back but Eliaquim Mangala at Porto is overpriced and Pepe at Real Madrid is not being released. West Ham would still be keen to sign Joleon Lescott before Friday.

MANCHESTER UNITED

David Moyes has interest in Southampton's Luke Shaw and Saint-Etienne defender Kurt Zouma but Chelsea remain favourites for both players. Moyes will continue to pursue defensive targets before Friday.

NEWCASTLE UNITED

Talks over a deal for striker Luuk de Jong from Borussia Monchengladbach continue and Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier is a possibility. PSG's $26.5m bid for Yohan Cabaye has been rejected.

News_Image_File: Newcastle United's Yohan Cabaye is wanted by several clubs.

News_Rich_Media: It takes very little to rev up the engines ahead of a Merseyside derby, but Wednesday's clash between Liverpool and Everton comes with added significance as both teams fight for a top four finish.

NORWICH CITY

Scott Dann is set to arrive from Blackburn Rovers. An improved $6.6m bid for the 26-year-old should resolve the deal. Exeter's Matt Grimes, 18, is a target too. Sheffield Wednesday want Luciano Becchio on loan.

STOKE CITY

Mark Hughes has brought in Peter Odemwingie but remains keen on another striker such as Monaco's Emmanuel Riviere and a midfielder while Burnley right back Kieran Trippier is an option.

SOUTHAMPTON

Dani Osvaldo is expected to leave this week. Inter Milan are interested and the player is keen. Midfielder Fredy Guarin could be used in a swap. Luke Shaw will stay until the summer barring a $47m-plus bid.News_Image_File: Inter's Freddy Guarin (R) could be set for a move to England.

SUNDERLAND

Gus Poyet is chasing Valencia's Ever Banega and will make another bid for Liam Bridcutt at Brighton. Internacional forward Ignacio Scocco is in talks. Defender Modibo Diakite is heading to Fiorentina.

SWANSEA CITY

David Ngog is expected to finalise a $852,000 move from Bolton on Monday. Middlesbrough's utility player Rhys Williams remains a target while a $5.6m bid has gone in for Anthony Pilkington at Norwich.

News_Image_File: West Ham United's Ravel Morrison is an exciting prospect and several clubs are circling.

TOTTENHAM

Heurelho Gomes is keen to go to PSV Eindhoven and they are among the clubs to have enquired about Lewis Holtby, as are Schalke. Everton have an interest in Nacer Chadli but Spurs may not allow a loan to rivals.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION

Pepe Mel is interested in former Liverpool winger Albert Riera who is available from Galatasaray, Burnley's Danny Ings has been watched while Nicolas Anelka is expected to leave but has rejected a bid from Lazio.

WEST HAM

An improved offer for Leeds' Ross McCormack is expected on Monday following the loan signings of Antonio Nocerino and Marco Borriello. Raul Meireles is an option. Manchester City's Joleon Lescott is wanted on loan.

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