1pm Transfer Talk Update: Thomas Ince, Eliaquim Mangala, Toni Kroos

With deadline day drawing closer, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest news and gossip from the January transfer window.

Wednesday afternoon's headlines:

Stoke City cool interest in Blackpool's Thomas Ince? Stoke City reportedly cool their interest in Thomas Ince after the Blackpool winger expresses an interest in a loan move, while the Potters would prefer a long-term deal.

Manchester City to launch late £38m bid for Porto's Eliaquim Mangala? Manchester City reportedly prepare to launch a late £38m bid for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola hints at Toni Kroos departure Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola suggests that Manchester United target Toni Kroos could leave the German champions.

Report: Liverpool try to sign Dnipro's Yevhen Konoplyanka Liverpool are reportedly trying to sign Dnipro's Yevhen Konoplyanka before Friday's deadline after Brendan Rodgers said that he's hopeful of completing a "major signing".

Newcastle United lodge 'substantial' offer for Lyon's Clement Grenier Newcastle United reportedly make a 'substantial' bid for Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier.

Manchester United 'unlikely' to secure more signings before deadline Manchester United manager David Moyes suggests that the club will not be making anymore signings before Friday's transfer deadline.

Crystal Palace confirm Elliot Grandin exit Crystal Palace confirm that French midfielder Elliot Grandin has left the club by mutual consent.

Agent expects Mirko Vucinic to leave Mirko Vucinic's agent reveals that the player is training alone at Juventus ahead of a possible move away.

Galatasaray in talks with Andrea Ranocchia Galatasaray's president confirms that the club are in talks with Inter Milan over Andrea Ranocchia.

Report: Valencia reject Sergio Canales bids A report claims that Valencia have rejected two bids for their Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales.

Ipswich Town 'fail' with attempt to loan Wolves striker Kevin Doyle Ipswich Town reportedly fail with a bid to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Kevin Doyle on loan.

Rangers 'reject Nottingham Forest's offers for defender Lee Wallace' Rangers reportedly reject offers from Nottingham Forest for defender Lee Wallace, telling the Championship club that they need to increase the bid.