Alex Teixeira to Liverpool: Transfer news live - Louis van Gaal's Manchester United future, Arsenal and Chelsea updates

Today's latest transfer news and gossip at your fingertips as the January transfer window hurtles on

Shakhtar Donetesk forward Alex Teixeira (Getty Images)

Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the January transfer window.

We're coming into the business end of this window and soon enough, deadline day will be here.

There are signs that the Premier League's top clubs are beginning to spur into action, with Chelsea expected to complete a move for Alexandre Pato, while Liverpool have been offered new hope in their pursuit of Shakthar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira.

There's movement on the managerial merry-go-round too, as we can exclusively reveal that Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a contender for the vacant full-time role at Stamford Bridge.

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• Luis Suarez on possible Liverpool return: 'You never know what might happen'
• Chelsea could face transfer embargo if found guilty over Betrand Traore breach
• Emmanuel Adebayor gets mixed reaction at Crystal Palace

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