7pm Transfer Talk Update: Nemanja Matic, John Guidetti, Lewis Holtby

With another day down in the January transfer window, Sports Mole checks out the latest news and gossip.

Tuesday evening's headlines:

Nemanja Matic: 'I've played my last game for Benfica' Reported Chelsea target Nemanja Matic says that he will not play another match for Benfica.

John Guidetti joins Stoke City John Guidetti's loan move to Stoke City is confirmed by his parent club Manchester City.

Lewis Holtby "interested" in Schalke 04 return The agent of Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby describes a return to Schalke as an "interesting option" for his client.

Aston Villa complete Holt loan Aston Villa complete the loan signing of Wigan striker Grant Holt

Grant Holt 'couldn't turn Aston Villa down' Grant Holt admits that he could not refuse the opportunity to join Aston Villa on loan.

Ivan Rakitic wants new Sevilla deal Ivan Rakitic claims that he wants to sign a new long-term deal with Sevilla.

Stephen Ireland leaves Aston Villa for Stoke City Stoke City announce the permanent signing of previous loanee Stephen Ireland from Aston Villa.

Newcastle United 'interested' in Leicester City winger Anthony Knockaert Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a move for Leicester City winger Anthony Knockaert.

Marko Marin wants Sevilla stay Marko Marin opens the door on a potential permanent move from Chelsea to Sevilla.

Report: Valencia reject Real Betis bid for Javi Fuego A report claims that Real Betis have failed in an attempt to sign Valencia midfielder Javi Fuego on loan.

Report: Fran Cruz attracts La Liga interest Cordoba defender Fran Cruz emerges as a reported transfer target for Espanyol.

Reading, Nottingham Forest to 'battle' for Hull City defender Jack Hobbs Hull City manager Steve Bruce tells Nottingham Forest that they have to match Reading's "substantial" bid if they want to sign defender Jack Hobbs.

Danny Batth signs Wolverhampton Wanderers extension Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Danny Batth signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the League One club.

Luke Dobie "delighted" to join Wigan Athletic from Bristol City Luke Dobie says that he was "delighted" to leave Bristol City for Wigan Athletic.

Derby County let Kalifa Cisse go Kalifa Cisse is told by Derby County that he will not be offered a new contract.

Birmingham City add Brian Howard until end of season Former Barnsley and Reading midfielder Brian Howard signs a short-term contract with Birmingham City.

Gary McSheffrey joins Scunthorpe United until end of season Gary McSheffrey joins Scunthorpe United on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Wes Thomas leaves Bournemouth for Rotherham United Rotherham United sign striker Wes Thomas from Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.

Dan Seaborne seals permanent Coventry City switch from Yeovil Town Coventry City complete the permanent signing of defender Dan Seaborne from Yeovil Town on an 18-month contract.