HOT FOOTBALL TRANSFER GOSSIP: United want Anderson, Fabregas given an exit route?

There could be some further good news for Manchester United fans on the horizon.

Fresh from the Red Devils'encouraging 0-0 draw with Chelsea, manager Louis van Gaal may be willing to throw caution to the wind and splash out £33 million on Lazio's Brazilian attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson, that's according to the Daily Star at least. 

It reports James Rodriguez is still United's no.1 target, but it would be unusual for a Real Madrid star to leave the Galacticos to sign for a team in the hunt for the Europa League.

Staying in Spain, the Independent reports 'Neymar is aware of Manchester City'. After returning to Barcelona following the Christmas break, when asked about City's interest at El Prat airport, Neymar said: “Yes, yes,” before adding about leaving Barcelona: “I don't know, life is long.” So I guess that's settled then.

Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan are reportedly willing to give Chelsea 'rat' Cesc Fabregas an out from his time at Stamford Bridge, says the Daily Mail. Fabregas has summed up the Blues' poor form this season, and along with Diego Costa and Eden Hazard, was booed by Chelsea fans following Jose Mourinho's sacking.

So a move to Juventus or table-topping Inter could prove too good to turn down for the 28-year-old, if he can rekindle his old form.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror reports Atletico Madrid are willing to test Watford's resolve on star striker Odion Ighalo with a £12 million bid - that's just under a million pounds per goal he's scored so far this season.

Sticking with the Mirror, Aston Villa manager Remi Garde is trying to convince out-of-favour Chelsea striker Loic Remy that he could be the man to save Villa from the drop.

And Ashley Cole is close to ending his Roman torture with the former England fullback 'close' to signing with the LA Galaxy.