10am Transfer Talk Update: Demba Ba, Edinson Cavani, Joe Cole

As the winter window opens for business, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer gossip emerging from the rumourmill.

This morning's headlines:

Benitez coy over Ba move Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez refuses to confirm the impending arrival of striker Demba Ba from Newcastle United.

Cavani's agent dismisses exit rumours The agent of Napoli star Edinson Cavani slams reports linking the 25-year-old with a summer move to the likes of Manchester City or Real Madrid.

Rodgers confirms Cole, West Ham talks Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers announces that midfielder Joe Cole is in discussions with West Ham United over a transfer.

Debuchy to undergo Newcastle medical Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy will edge closer to his switch to Newcastle United by having a medical at St James' Park.

Pardew admits Ba departure Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew insists that his side will "move on" without striker Demba Ba.

Redknapp: 'Cole will join West Ham' Queens Park Rangers will miss out on signing Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole, according to the club's coach Harry Redknapp.

Redknapp hints at Ben Haim arrival Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp says that defender Tal Ben Haim could be given a contract at Loftus Road until the end of the season.

Jenas to make Spurs return? Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly recall Jermaine Jenas following a three-month loan spell at Nottingham Forest.

Sunderland keen on Hoarau? Sunderland are believed to be in the market for Paris Saint-Germain striker Guillaume Hoarau.

Redknapp keen on window activity Harry Redknapp reveals that Queens Park Rangers "need" to dip into the January transfer market.

Palmer returns to Tranmere on loan Tranmere Rovers re-sign midfielder Liam Palmer on a loan deal until the end of the season from Sheffield Wednesday.