Roma have stepped up their interest in out of favour Inter winger Matteo Politano following Nicolo Zaniolo’s season-ending injury, claims Gianluca Di Marzio.

The Giallorossi have confirmed Zaniolo ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament

Inter face competition from Premier League side Crystal Palace for Manchester United full-back Ashley Young, claims The Sun.

Young has entered the final six months of his current United deal and has rejected an offer of a new contract.

The former England international reportedly has his heart set on joining Inter this month but United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reluctant to let him go.

Young looks destined to leave United on a free transfer at the end of the season, with injuries threatening to scupper his chances of leaving in January.

However, it has now emerged Palace manager Roy Hodgson is keen on signing the 34-year-old, having previously worked together with England.

Young has dropped down the pecking order at Old Trafford this season following Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s arrival from Palace and the emergence of Brandon Williams at left-back.

The veteran full-back has been limited to just 12 league appearances so far this season and hasn’t featured in their last two games amid question marks over his future.

Finding the next goalscoring gem is worth its weight in gold. If a side can sign a young upstart striker and they quickly find form, then the value skyrockets as the begin to shine on the grand stage. 

Manchester United are pondering a surprise new contract for Nemanja Matic, claims The Sun.

Matic was widely expected to leave United in this window but is now a key player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s injury-struck side.

Inter were heavily linked with a move for the Serbia international but Solskjaer has told Matic he will no longer be allowed to leave.

Matic has filled in for Scott McTominay very well in recent weeks and could even earn fresh terms at Old Trafford.

The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is free to agree a Bosman transfer with foreign clubs.

Manchester United have launched a £12.5m move for Birmingham teenager Jude Bellingham, claim The Daily Mirror.

Bellingham has been linked with several Premier League clubs after emerging as one of English football’s brightest prospects this season.

The 16-year-old is already a first-team regular for Birmingham and United are keen to win the race for the versatile midfielder.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have reportedly even tabled a bid that will excede £12.5m with performance related add-ons.

Birmingham are aware they will struggle to keep hold of Bellingham going forward but hope the youngster recognises the first-team chances he is getting at St. Andrews.

Bellingham has started 17 league matches this season in his breakthrough campaign and six appearances as a substitute. He has played a direct hand in four goals in that time (three goals, one assist).

Tottenham have successfully hi-jacked West Ham’s deal for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes, claims the London Evening Standard.

Fernandes is due to undergo his medical with Tottenham on Monday ahead of an initial 18-month loan deal.

England manager Gareth Southgate has no plans to recall Jamie Vardy for Euro 2020 at the end of the season, reports The Athletic.

Vardy called time on his international career in August 2018 following frank discussions with Southgate about the future of the national team.

Southgate has made it clear from the outset his vision for England is built around youth and he plans to stick to that for this summer’s European Championships.

BIRMINGHAM, England — Danny Drinkwater has seen Riyad Mahrez make fools of his opponents countless times, but this was the first time the opponent in question was him.