Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl could be in for a busy transfer deadline day. The Saints boss has done well since replacing Mark Hughes at St Mary’s but he’s still working on his squad. It’s thought the Austrian is keen to slim down the size of his group while also adding the odd players to improve in certain positions. Currently 17th in the Premier League table, any additions will be excellent news for fans on the south coast as they hope to survive the threat of relegation. So, what is the latest transfer news? talkSPORT.com rounds up the latest rumours and speculation… Omar goodness Southampton are reportedly in talks to sign…

West Ham have completed the signing of 19-year-old forward Mesaque Dju. The Portugal Under-20 joins the Hammers on a free transfer from Benfica having agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Dju is seen as a player for the future at the London Stadium and will initially link-up with West Ham’s Under-23 squad. He said: “I know a lot about West Ham because it is a very big club in England and helps young players get to the first team. “I want this and I’m working for this. I want to help the team and I want to score a lot of goals for this team.”

Mauricio Pochettino admits he no longer expects Tottenham to sign anyone this month, despite being optimistic just a few days ago. Last week, the Spurs boss confirmed the club were working on some potential incomings to help ease their current injury crisis, however the situation appears to have changed. Tottenham often leave their dealings to the last minute, and while some late business remains possible, Pochettino is not getting his hopes up. “You know how we work,” Pochettino said. “In the last minute everything can happen. Of course different players maybe will have the opportunity to leave the club. “We’re going to see. Of course there’s not too much time.…

Ivan Perisic has handed in a transfer request as he attempts to push through a move to Arsenal this month. The 29-year-old was an unused substitute as Inter lost 1-0 to Torino on Sunday, with Arsenal linked to the Croatia international. Inter director Guiseppe Marotta told Sky in Italy: “Perisic has asked to leave but there is no offer for him. We will see in the coming days. “We will listen to the request of Perisic, he has put in a transfer request; we must try to satisfy him but also respect the value of him.” The player made no secret of a desire to play in the Premier League and was…

West Ham have identified Chelsea outcast Danny Drinkwater as their top target as the club plot to sign a midfielder before the January transfer window shuts. The Hammers have until 11pm on Thursday to get any final deals over the line, and talkSPORT sources have learned of the interest in Drinkwater. Manuel Pellegrini wants to add another midfielder to his squad before the end of the month, and Drinkwater is seen as the number one option. The 28-year-old has made just a single appearance for Chelsea this season, coming on as a substitute in the Community Shield defeat by Manchester City all the way back at the beginning of August.…

Gonzalo Higuain has been backed to hit the ground running at Chelsea. But a decision is yet to be made on whether the 31-year-old striker will make his debut in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. Higuain, an Argentina international, joined the Blues on loan from Juventus on Wednesday and assistant boss Gianfranco Zola is delighted to have a player of his calibre at the club. He said: “We’re talking about a player who has scored not only in Italy but everywhere, also in the Champions League. “I’m sure he can handle expectations. He’s always produced good numbers wherever he’s been. We’re going to help Higuain…

Eddie Howe has dismissed reports suggesting Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake could leave in the transfer window insisting they have “had no contact from any other club.” Ake, who left Chelsea for £20million in 2017, has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge this month. However, ahead of their match with Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, Cherries manager Howe says he has no concerns regarding the Dutch international’s future. “We love working with him (Ake), we think he’s got outstanding attributes, he’s getting better and better in his position,” said Howe. “The speculation, as it has been all January, has been purely that – as with all our…

Arsenal and West Ham are reportedly chasing Villarreal midfielder Pablo Fornals. The Spain international is believed to have a £28.5million buy-out clause. Fornals has been a shining light in Villarreal’s poor season, appearing 29 times. The club are second from bottom and three points from safety. Spanish publication Sport claim the 22-year-old is “on the agenda” of Arsenal and West Ham. Speaking about his player’s future earlier this month, Villarreal boss Luis Garcia said: “I live a normal life with Fornals. “He’s training perfectly, as if nothing’s going on. Until something reaches me, I have no idea and the club have already said that there’s nothing at the moment. “We’re…

Roy Keane has returned to Nottingham Forest having agreed to become assistant to manager Martin O’Neill, the Championship club have confirmed Keane was offered the chance to return to the first English club he played for when O’Neill succeeded Aitor Karanka in the City Ground hot seat earlier this month, and he has accepted the position. He reunites with O’Neill after the pair worked together with the Republic of Ireland between 2013 and 2018. According to The Guardian, Keane was debating whether to accept another assistant position or return to management himself, and is believed to have been convinced of becoming Forest’s No.2 after the club convinced him of their ambitions…

Thierry Henry is on the verge of being sacked from his first managerial role after a disastrous three-month spell in charge of Monaco. In what could be an embarrassing turn of events, the former Arsenal striker is reportedly set to be replaced by Leonardo Jardim, the man he took over from in October. Jardim was relieved of his duties after an alarming slump in form saw Monaco drop to 18th, having won the league title in 2017. Overall, Henry has won just four of 20 matches and he has not managed a single victory in front of home supporters at the Stade Louis II, as Monaco sit 19th in Ligue…