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8am Transfer Talk Update: Lionel Messi, Saido Berahino, Edin Dzeko

Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and rumours making the headlines this Monday morning.

With 21 days left to go for football clubs home and abroad to finalise their transfer business, Sports Mole has rounded up all the latest news and speculation.

Monday morning's headlines:

Lionel Messi hits out at Chelsea, Manchester City "lies"
Barcelona ace Lionel Messi rules out moves to Chelsea and Manchester City, and slams the "lies" suggesting that he has ordered the club to sack coach Luis Enrique. Read more.

Tony Pulis to sell Saido Berahino for 'silly money'
Tony Pulis tells Saido Berahino's suitors that only a "stupid offer" is enough to prise him away from West Bromwich Albion. Read more.

Stoke City are 'weighing up a loan move for Edin Dzeko'
Stoke City are reportedly set to make a loan offer for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko. Read more.

Juventus forced to end pursuit of Wesley Sneijder
Juventus have pulled out of signing Wesley Sneijder, after being told he is not for sale by Galatasaray. Read more.

Arsene Wenger still in the market for defender this month
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he still wants to sign a defender this month after Mathieu Debuchy dislocates his shoulder in the win over Stoke City. Read more.

West Brom, Palace to fight for Lambert?
Liverpool forward Rickie Lambert will be a target for Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion if Divock Origi arrives at Anfield this month, according to reports. Read more.

Alan Pardew admits Rickie Lambert interest
Alan Pardew admits an interest in signing Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert, but says that the out-of-favour striker wants to fight for his place at Anfield. Read more.

Juventus eye move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho?
Juventus could look to make a transfer bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Alan Pardew not interested in Jermain Defoe
Alan Pardew rules out an attempt to lure Toronto striker Jermain Defoe to Crystal Palace during the winter transfer window. Read more.

Ashley Williams hopes striker Bafetimbi Gomis will 'stay at Swansea City'
Ashley Williams says he that he hopes striker Bafetimbi Gomis decides to stay at the club during this window. Read more.

Aston Villa to seal Carles Gil deal in the next 48 hours?
Aston Villa could wrap up a deal for Valencia youngster Carles Gil in the next 48 hours, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Report: Leicester City offer £3m for Kyle Naughton
Leicester City offer £3m for Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Naughton, according to reports. Read more.

Nicolas Anelka is in talks with Algerian side NA Hussein Dey
Nicolas Anelka could be set for a move to Algeria after holding talks with NA Hussein Dey. Read more.

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