With plenty of transfer gossip doing the rounds, Sports Mole takes a look at the stories emerging from the rumourmill this afternoon.
This lunchtime's headlines:
Arsenal ponder Berbatov bid
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to table on offer for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Mourinho: 'Essien not guaranteed playing time'
Jose Mourinho says that he cannot assure Michael Essien of playing time at Chelsea this season.
Crystal Palace target Dann?
Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing a bid for Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Dann.
Heitinga pulls out of Hammers move
Everton defender Johnny Heitinga pulls out of a proposed move to West Ham United.
Manchester United chase Muric?
Reports suggest that Manchester United are in talks to sign Dinamo Zagreb teenager Robert Muric.
Solskjaer given £25m warchest?
Cardiff City will reportedly provide prospective new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with £25m as transfer funds in January.
Southampton target Astori?
Southampton are reportedly interested in signing Italy defender Davide Astori from Cagliari.
Paris Saint-Germain duo to stay
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi insists that midfielder Blaise Matuidi and Thiago Motta will not leave the club this month.
Derby extend Keane loan
Derby County extend the loan stay of Michael Keane from Manchester United until the end of January.
Darren Plant
