1pm Transfer Talk Update: Thomas Ince, John Heitinga, Mario Mandzukic

With the January transfer window gathering pace, Sports Mole brings you the latest gossip emerging from the rumourmill.

This afternoon's headlines:

Report: Monaco, Ajax want Thomas Ince Blackpool midfielder Thomas Ince is reportedly attracting interest from AS Monaco and Ajax.

Blackpool expect numerous bids for Thomas Ince Following on from the Monaco and Ajax interest, Blackpool manager Paul Ince admits that he is expecting bids for his son this month.

Norwich City ready John Heitinga bid? A report suggests that Norwich City are planning a move for Everton defender John Heitinga.

Premier League clubs vying for Salomon Kalou? Premier League clubs Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are considering moves for Lille forward Saloman Kalou, according to a report.

Arsene Wenger admits Robert Lewandowski, Mario Mandzukic interest Arsene Wenger hints at a summer move for Mario Mandzukic after admitting that Arsenal failed in their attempts to sign Robert Lewandowski.

Paul Lambert targets Aston Villa 'number 10' signing Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa need to sign an attacking midfielder during the January transfer window.

Leeds United to sign Hull City's Cameron Stewart this week? Leeds United are reportedly hopeful of signing Hull City winger Cameron Stewart this week.

Agent: 'Aston Villa want Steven Defour' Steven Defour's agent confirms that Aston Villa are hoping to sign the Porto midfielder.

Abdisalam Ibrahim hoping to leave Manchester City Abdisalam Ibrahim says that he needs to leave Manchester City to secure first-team football.

Everton aim to seal Aiden McGeady capture? A report claims that Spartak Moscow winger Aiden McGeady is on the verge of signing for Everton.

Shane Long expects to stay put at West Bromwich Albion Shane Long suggests that he will remain a West Bromwich Albion player until next summer.

Wolverhampton Wanderers reject Crystal Palace's Wayne Hennessey bid? Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly reject a bid from Crystal Palace for goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

Report: Real Betis want Lacina Traore on loan A report claims that Real Betis want to sign Monaco's newly-acquired striker Lacina Traore on loan.

Victor Valdes: 'I will leave Barcelona in the summer' Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes reiterates his desire to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

Billy Davies wants more "firepower" Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies reveals that he is keen to sign a striker during this month's transfer window.