Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - January 12 - as it happened

Welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog on Monday, January 12.

Football clubs home and abroad have 21 days left to complete their business and get their squads in order for the second half of the season.

While we are yet to see many big-name stars finalise a move, speculation continues to do the rounds.

Rest assured, we will keep you updated with all of the latest news as it emerges throughout the day.

2.03amAnyways, that's all for now, my friends, but our live transfer blog is back in action at 7 am so check back in at some point tomorrow for future gossip from the rumour mill. Until then....

2.02amJust one more story of the night now and reported Arsenal and Man United target William Carvalho admits that moving to the Premier League would represent a dream come true. More on this inside.

1.47amRoberto Martinez has sang the praises of this "phenomenal" Everton midfielder and says that he will not be leaving Goodison Park this month. Click here to see who the Spaniard is referring to.

1.15amBit more Arsenal-related stuff here as legendary Polish keeper Jan Tomaszewski says that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ought to let out-of-favour Wojciech Szczesny leave the club if he does not intend on ending his exile for smoking.

12.31amBit of Arsenal news now and Hamburg coach Josef Zinnbauer fancies his chances of beating Arsene Wenger in the race to sign highly-rated Legia Warsaw starlet Krystian Bielik. More on this one here.

11.51pmGood evening ladies and gentlemen. I'll kick off my stint with the news that Peter Crouch has reiterated his intention to earn a contract extension at Stoke and stay with the club for the "foreseeable future". Crouchey is behind only The Hound, The Mountain and Per Mertesacker in a list of my favourite tall people, so let's hope he gets his wishes.

11.00pmThat's all from me today. I'll leave you with my colleague Shane, who will be guiding you through the latest transfer news over the next few hours.

10.28pmLet's stay in Italy, where it is believed that Antonio Cassano is wanted by Genoa. A report today says that the Parma striker is in talks with the club after months of speculation.

10.11pmNow, this would be an interesting transfer! It has been reported that Ravel Morrison is in talks with Serie A outfit Lazio over a move to Italy. He is currently embroiled in a contract dispute with West Ham and is out of contract in the summer.

8.57pmHere's some good news for fans of Leicester. Andrej Kramaric could be available to play for the Foxes in this weekend's match against Stoke after having his work permit application backed by the Football Association.

8.17pmThanks Pascal! I'll begin with the news that Liverpool have sold winger Oussama Assaidi to Al Ahli Club. The Moroccan made just 12 appearances for the Reds and had been on loan at Stoke City, but that deal was cut short in order for him to move to Dubai.

7.01pmAnd with that, my stint on the blog comes to a close. I'm handing over to Alex Meyers, who will see you through until 11pm. Alex...

7.00pm7PM UPDATE: Here's our evening transfer talk update rounding up all the latest news and gossip from transfer land.

6.16pmBlackpool have released the Oriol twins, Edu and Joan, after half a season at the club. More on that here.

6.09pmDerby County have been busy this afternoon. First they announced the signing of Swedish Under-21 Isak Ssewankambo - tough one for commentators! - before loaning Kwame Thomas to Notts County.

5.51pmWest Bromwich Albion midfielder Liam O'Neil has extended his loan at Scunthorpe United until the end of the season. Full story this way.

5.32pmHere's a video from FIFA TV's YouTube channel where Ballon d'Or nominees Neuer, Messi and Ronaldo say a few words. Start it at around 10 minutes. Remember, Messi admitted that he didn't know what the future holds. The tease!

4.56pmSticking with the Championship - Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy has insisted that 21-year-old full-back Tyrone Mings won't be going anywhere in January. Arsenal, Chelsea and Stoke City are all said to have expressed an interest in the left-back, but McCarthy is confident they won't be able to afford him. You sure, Mick?

4.21pmDONE DEALS! A pair of completed transfers in the Championship as Shaun Cummings swaps Reading for Millwall, while Danny Ward leaves Huddersfield Town for Rotherham United.

4.02pmCheers Matty. Enough of your Cristiano and Leo in Red nonsense. I'll be with you until 7pm and first there's news of a possible loan move for Arsenal's young striker Yaya Sanogo. The Frenchman was a goal machine for me on Football Manager 2011, but it hasn't worked out since his move to England in real life. Find out who might take a punt on him here.

3.58pmThat is just about it from me this afternoon, but be sure to remain with us as I pass the baton onto Pascal Lemesre. Over to you, Pascers...

3.47pmSo, Messi and Ronaldo at Manchester United it is then? One can dream. Imagine those two in the same side. Carnage.

3.40pm"I'd like to play in a team including all three of us," Cristiano Ronaldo has told reporters at the Ballon d'Or ceremony when questioned on fellow finalists Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer. I suspect that team would win a few games.

3.36pm"I don't know where I'll be next year. In football things can change overnight," Messi has just told reporters in Zurich. Rumour mill, go!

3.35pmArsenal forward Yaya Sanogo is reportedly on the verge of joining Crystal Palace on loan. Bordeaux were believed to be the favourites for the 21-year-old, who has scored just once for Arsenal since joining from Auxerre in 2013. However, Palace are said to be on the verge of announcing the Frenchman's capture.

3.32pmManchester United have reportedly been made aware that German international Thomas Muller could leave Bayern Munich. The World Cup winner was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer, but the 25-year-old remained at the Allianz Arena. It was thought that Muller was unreachable, but according to The Express, the attacker's agent has made contact with Real Madrid.

3.07pm

.@SamJohnstone50 is joining Preston North End on loan until the end of the season after being recalled from his spell at Doncaster Rovers.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2015

3.07pmMorgan Schneiderlin is 1/10 to stay at Southampton beyond the end of the January transfer window. The Frenchman is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, with his form this season drawing a host of outside interest. Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with the 25-year-old, but the odds provided by SkyBet suggest that the midfielder will remain with the Saints.

2.56pmBack in the Premier League, Bafetimbi Gomis has reportedly been offered to Arsenal as the Frenchman seeks a move away from Swansea City this month.

2.40pmFrom England to Spain and Lucas Vasquez will join Espanyol on a permanent deal from Real Madrid Castilla at the end of the campaign. The 23-year-old moved to the Barcelona-based club on an initial loan deal at the start of the season, with Espanyol having the option to make the deal permanent. That option has now been exercised by his current side, with Vasquez impressing during the first half of the campaign.

2.29pmBad news for Manchester United fans! Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta has insisted that Paul Pogba is not for sale. Since arriving at Juve from Manchester United in 2012, the 21-year-old has developed into one of the best midfielders in European football. It has been reported that United are preparing a Â£70m move to bring the Frenchman back to Old Trafford, but Marotta has insisted that the former Le Havre youngster is not for sale.

2.13pmEverton boss Roberto Martinez has denied that Samuel Eto'o is in talks with Italian side Sampdoria. It has been strongly speculated that the Cameroonian is close to joining the Serie A side on an 18-month deal. However, Martinez has insisted that there have been no talks between the two clubs. That is one to watch I think.

2.00pmThanks Jack! Matt Law here and I shall indeed be with you until 4pm. It seems that Lionel Messi is now staying with Barca - sorry Chelsea and Man City fans. What will this afternoon bring...

1.59pmThat's all from me for now, but I'm please to say that Matt Law will be here for the next couple of hours to keep you up to date with the latest transfer news and gossip. Enjoy!

1.43pmBREAKING NEWS! Schalke 04 have agreed to sign Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic on loan until the end of the season. The Serbian will join the Bundesliga side once he has completed a medical. More on that story here.

1.31pmEverton manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed speculation that has linked his club with a move for Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall. Martinez has made it known that he is in the market for a new keeper, with one national newspaper having claimed that Scotland international Marshall was high on his shortlist.

1.07pmWest Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has revealed that he expects defender Winston Reid to stay at the club. The New Zealand international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal.

12.45pmManchester United have reportedly entered the race to sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. The Frenchman was strongly linked with both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, but the Saints managed to retain his services.

12.22pmFormer Manchester City defender Kolo Toure believes that Wilfried Bony would be a perfect signing for the club. The Swansea City striker is reportedly closing in on a Â£27m switch to the reigning Premier League champions.

12.05pmThanks, Steven. Right, let's start with a bit of movement on the managerial front. Alan Curbishley has confirmed in the last few minutes that he is interested in a return to the club following the sacking of Bob Peeters. Curbishley previously enjoyed a 15-year spell at Charlton between 1991 and 2006.

12.01pmWell, that is all from me for today. I'll now hand you over to Jack Prescott, who will bring you all the latest transfer stories this afternoon.

11.50amFormer Arsenal manager George Graham tells Gunners boss Arsene Wenger that he must invest heavily in the team during the January window. Graham believes that they need a new spine if they are to challenge for the Premier League this season.

11.27amLeeds United defender Stephen Warnock is said to have attracted the interest of a top-six Championship club. According to reports that club is Derby County, with talks between the two parties at an advanced stage.

11.14amAston Villa could be close to making their first signing of the January transfer window. According to a report, the club are finalising a deal to sign Valencia's attacking midfielder Carles Gil for Â£4m.

10.51amManchester City defender Matija Nastasic has been linked with a host of clubs since being told that he is free to leave the club this month. West Ham United are the latest side to be linked with the Serbian international, and their manager Sam Allardyce could reportedly make a move before the transfer window closes.

10.48amLeicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been linked with West Bromwich Albion in the past few days. However, Foxes boss Nigel Pearson has played down these reports by insisting that the striker is not for sale.

10.14amLiverpool striker Mario Balotelli could be on his way out of the club this January, with several clubs reportedly targeting the Italy international's signature. Juventus are the latest club to express an interest in the controversial forward. Read what their manager Massimiliano Allegri has to say here.

10.00amLeague Two side York City have extended the loan of Bournemouth defender Stephane Zubar. The 28-year-old will now remain at Bootham Crescent until May.

9.45amAfter signing Lewis Macleod from Rangers earlier this month, Brentford boss Mark Warbuton says that he does not expect to conduct any further business during the January transfer window.

9.00amIt's time for me to hand you over to my colleague Steven Toplis, who will keep you updated with all the news as it comes in until midday. Enjoy!

8.48amCould Jermain Defoe be on his way back to England? The 32-year-old, who currently plies his trade at MLS side Toronto, has been linked to a number of Premier League clubs. Hull City are one of them, and while manager Steve Bruce admits that he's interested in the striker, the coach believes that Defoe could be too expensive for the club.

8.13amLet's turn our focus to Arsenal and their activity in this transfer window. The North London outfit have been linked to Sporting Lisbon's defensive midfielder William Carvalho for some time, and it is believed that after assessing his options, manager Arsene Wenger is keen to sign the Â£25m-rated player this month.

8.00amThere has been a lot of transfer gossip overnight about the likes of Lionel Messi, Saido Berahino and Edin Dzeko. Luckily for you, we've collected all the headlines and placed them in a juicy roundup for you to look over. Click here for our 8am update.

7.00amGood morning everyone! It's day 12 of transfer watch and there's plenty that today could bring. Will Manchester City's reported Â£27m deal for Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony get over the line? Is West Bromwich Albion forward Saido Berahino poised for a move to another Premier League club? Should there be any developments, we'll let you know!