Transfer Talk Daily Update: Axel Witsel, Jakub Jankto, Mauro Icardi

With the new season fast approaching, clubs around the UK and Europe are making their moves in the transfer market.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Report: Liverpool consider Axel Witsel move A report claims that Liverpool could move for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel in the January transfer window. Read more.

Leicester City, Bournemouth eye Jakub Jankto? A report claims that Leicester City and Bournemouth will battle for the signature of Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto in the January transfer window. Read more.

Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi "calm" over contract talks Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi says that he is "calm" as contract discussions continue with his Italian club. Read more.

Report: Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur in Lucas Alario race A report claims that Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will go head to head for the signature of River Plate forward Lucas Alario. Read more.

Report: Pepe to sign new Real Madrid deal A report claims that Real Madrid defender Pepe will extend his contract at the Bernabeu until the summer of 2019. Read more.

Sporting Lisbon want Cristiano Ronaldo return Sporting Lisbon president Bruno De Carvalho reveals that he is desperate to see Cristiano Ronaldo re-sign for the Portuguese outfit. Read more.