Inside the Window: Robert Snodgrass Up for Grabs, and Middlesbrough Want Bojan

Every transfer window has a controversial character, and this month, all eyes are on Dimitri Payet.

Our Inside the Window column on Wednesday was the first place to report that Marseille had new belief they could sign West Ham United's star player, and now the news is everywhere after manager Slaven Bilic admitted the France international wants to leave.

B/R Football Insider Dean Jones is staying on top of all transfers this month to break stories, report the latest information on rumoured moves and provide fresh insight on potential deals.

This time, the main focus is on Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass and Bojan of Stoke City, as both men could switch to new clubs in the Premier League.

£10M Offer Could Land Robert Snodgrass

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Robert Snodgrass could be lured away from Hull City for £10 million.

West Ham have tested the water this month by making a £3 million bid for the midfielder, followed by an advanced £5 million offer, and they may yet return with more cash.

The prospect of fighting against relegation without Snodgrass is barely worth considering for Hull supporters.

He has scored seven of their 17 goals, and the club are bottom of the Premier League.

However, sources have suggested to me that a deal could be struck for Snodgrass—at the right price.

It seems an offer of around £10 million will be considered.

Bojan Is Moving Closer to Middlesbrough Switch

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Middlesbrough are pushing ahead with a move for Bojan Krkic from Stoke City.

He has spent most of this season as a substitute and is becoming frustrated with his lack of minutes. Now a permanent transfer is looking likely despite the fact Stoke manager Mark Hughes has stated he is keen to keep him, per the Sentinel's Pete Smith.

Boro are looking for a creative player to come into the squad this month and are growing in confidence that a deal will go through for Bojan.

An £8 million fee has been discussed.

Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Stewart Downing could leave Middlesbrough.

Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce is interested in taking him to Selhurst Park, where he would be keen to play him in a more central role.

Conte Won't Give Up on Llorente

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is not giving up in his pursuit of Fernando Llorente.

The big problem for Chelsea right now is that Swansea City have no interest in sending the player to them on loan.

Conte is still driving the move for Llorente, though, as he wants an experienced forward as back-up for Diego Costa—and he will consider a two-man attack at times in their title run-in.

There is a feeling from some inside the club that Michy Batshuayi should be able to fill that role, yet Conte remains adamant he needs Llorente.

There is still a possibility Batshuayi could move to West Ham on loan if Llorente does arrive. The Belgian striker wants to establish himself in the Premier League.

Manchester United Considered a Move for Patrice Evra

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Talk of Juventus' Patrice Evra returning to Manchester United this month was not quite as ridiculous as you might imagine.

The defence is an area Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho has been looking at closely since the last transfer window closed, and the option of a new addition was discussed at the top level.

Evra is seemingly available for a move, and I am told the prospect of returning to Old Trafford would have interested him.

United officials spoke about the possibility of trying to sign him from Juventus last week, though, and it was decided they would not move ahead with the option.

Chinese Super League Will Set Transfer-Fee Record

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The ambition of the Chinese Super League should not be underestimated: We ain't seen nothing yet.

Carlos Tevez became the highest-paid player in world football when he signed for Shanghai Shenhua on a contract worth £615,000-per-week, and former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is not far behind, picking up £400,000-a-week at Shanghai SIPG.

Those figures will be topped, too, as there is a plan to nab a top young English player—and pay £800,000-a-week.

But sources have told me that the record officials are most eager to break in China is for the highest transfer fee in world football.

It is becoming impossible not to take China seriously in their bid to become a powerhouse.

It would be an eyebrow-raising statement if they top the £89 million fee Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016.