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7pm Transfer Talk Update: Thomas Ince, Steven Fletcher, Joleon Lescott

Sports Mole brings you the latest transfer news and gossip making the headlines on the third day of the January transfer window.

With the January transfer window now three days old, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest news and gossip.

This evening's headlines:

Swansea make Ince approach
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins reveals that the club have made contact with Blackpool about the possibility of signing Thomas Ince.

Lennon doubts Fletcher swoop
Neil Lennon says that he is doubtful whether Celtic could afford to buy Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher.

Stoke in talks to keep Ireland
Mark Hughes reveals that Stoke City are in talks to sign Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland on a permanent deal.

Derby sign Dawkins
Derby County sign Simon Dawkins from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.

Aluko signs new Hull deal
Hull City midfielder Sone Aluko agrees a new deal with the club.

Pardew targets striker
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says that he would like to bring in a striker during the January window.

Pellegrini: Lescott "important" to Man City
Joleon Lescott is an important member of the Manchester City squad, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Pascoe dismisses Sterling loan reports
Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe dismisses reports suggesting that Raheem Sterling will leave the club on loan.

Tate joins Aberdeen on loan
Swansea City defender Alan Tate joins Aberdeen on loan for the rest of the season.

Derby secure Bamford loan deal
Derby County agree a deal with Chelsea to sign striker Patrick Bamford on loan for the rest of the season.

Hughes targets attacking players
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that he wants more quality in the attacking third.

Dyche eyes Ings stay
Burnley manager Sean Dyche says that he is under no pressure to sell striker Danny Ings during the transfer window.

O'Halloran joins St Johnstone
St Johnstone complete the signing of Bolton Wanderers forward Michael O'Halloran on an 18-month contract.

AFC Wimbledon loan Middlesbrough forward
AFC Wimbledon sign Middlesbrough striker Charlie Wyke on a one-month loan deal.

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