8am Transfer Talk Update: Mario Balotelli, Samuel Eto'o, Lukas Podolski

Not long to go in the transfer window now, and the pressure is starting to build on those clubs yet to land their targets.

Sports Mole has rounded up the latest news and gossip below.

Podolski on Juventus radar Juventus have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski.

Milan make Van Ginkel approach AC Milan have apparently made contact with Chelsea regarding a possible loan deal for Marco van Ginkel.

Balotelli to take pay cut AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly agreed to take a 50% pay cut in order to complete his move to Liverpool.

Eto'o undergoes Liverpool medical Samuel Eto'o has reportedly undergone a medical in Paris ahead of his proposed move to the Liverpool.

Arsenal in Manolas talks Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas over a move to the Emirates.

Hull in Lenihan driving seat Brighton & Hove Albion are facing competition from Premier League outfit Hull City for the signature of Irish youngster Brian Lenihan, reports suggest.

Dalglish believes United are struggling in market Kenny Dalglish believes that Manchester United's recent struggles in the transfer market are down to their absence from the Champions League.

Begovic staying put Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is adamant that keeper Asmir Begovic will not be leaving the club in the near future.

Poyet laments Sunderland location Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has admitted that potential signings would choose a move to a London club rather than play in the North East.

N'Diaye compltes Betis move Alfred N'Diaye has completed his move to Real Betis, ending an 18-month spell at Sunderland.

Friend commits to Boro George Friend has moved to end speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract at Middlesbrough.

Sunderland were close on Vargas Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has claimed that they came "very close" to signing Eduardo Vargas before the Chilean joined Queens Park Rangers on loan.

Roma reach Chiriches agreement Tottenham Hotspur defender Vlad Chiriches is believed to be nearing a switch to Serie A giants Roma.

Hughes unaware of Palacios interest Mark Hughes has insisted that he is not aware of interest from Aston Villa for Stoke City midfielder Wilson Palacios.

Fazio wished well Sevilla manager Unai Emery has indicated that Federico Fazio is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur.