Football Transfer Rumours - Jan-18-2013

German international Lewis Holtby, 22, who was due to join Tottenham from Schalke 04 in July, may make the trip to north London in the current transfer window.

Norwich City have lodged a £5m bid to sign Celtic forward Gary Hooper.

Pescara playmaker Juan Fernando Quintero, 19, has said he would prefer to move to Inter Milan amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Manchester United have taken the 20-year-old Leicester attacker Jeff Schlupp on trial with a view to signing him on a permanent deal.

Marseille are looking to replace Loic Remy with West Ham's 26-year-old striker Modibo Maiga, who is the Hammers' joint-top scorer this season with four goals but has started only two Premier League games.

The Magpies could resurrect their interest in Bordeaux forward Yoan Gouffran, 26, who has entered the final six months of his deal.

West Brom boss Steve Clarke wants to rescue Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates. Clarke worked with the 22-year-old centre-back when he came to Anfield in a ­big-money buy and thinks he can resurrect his career by signing him on loan with a view to a full-time signing.

Wenger has confirmed that he is looking at Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 20, also a target for Manchester United.

Mario Balotelli's agent has held talks with AC Milan with a bid of £24m enough to persuade City to part with the 22-year-old striker.