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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Pontus Dahlberg, Tom Cairney, James Maddison

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Watford 'close in on Sweden Under-21 goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg'
Watford reportedly close in on highly-rated Swedish goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg. Read more.

Fulham captain Tom Cairney 'keen on West Ham United move'
Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is said to be keen to join West Ham United following a formal bid from the Hammers. Read more.

West Ham United 'table £12m bid for Norwich City's James Maddison'
West Ham United allegedly table a bid for Norwich City youngster James Maddison. Read more.

Nottingham Forest to hijack Tim Cahill's Millwall return?
Nottingham Forest reportedly express interest in signing free agent Tim Cahill from under the noses of Millwall. Read more.

Chelsea 'give Roma deadline to conclude Edin Dzeko deal'
Chelsea reportedly give Roma 48 hours to respond to their offer for striker Edin Dzeko. Read more.

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema 'agrees to join Arsenal'
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema allegedly agrees to join Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Read more.

Aston Villa rival Birmingham City, Cardiff City for David McGoldrick?
Aston Villa have reportedly joined the race for Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick, who is also said to be a target for rivals Birmingham City and Cardiff City. Read more.

Getafe boss "convinced" Crystal Palace-linked keeper Vicente Guaita will stay
Vicente Guaita will remain a Getafe player beyond the end of the January transfer window, according to the Spanish club's manager Jose Bordalas. Read more.

Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic have to further strengthen'
Brendan Rodgers admits that he is waiting for the right players to become available as he attempts to bolster his Celtic squad over the next week. Read more.

Burton Albion bring in Darren Bent on loan from Derby County
Darren Bent insists that he is up for the challenge of a relegation scrap with Burton Albion after joining on loan from fellow Championship club Derby County. Read more.

Arsene Wenger coy on offer of new Santi Cazorla contract
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is unwilling to offer Santi Cazorla any assurances that a new contract will be offered in the summer, having failed to feature in 15 months. Read more.

Rafael Benitez: 'Nicolai Jorgensen deal out of my hands'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez stresses that he is unable to do any more to bring in striker Nicolai Jorgensen from Feyenoord. Read more.

Alan Pardew: 'Jonny Evans available to purchase for right price'
Alan Pardew reveals that the bids received for West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans have so far been 'nowhere near acceptable'. Read more.

West Ham United sign Joao Mario on loan from Inter Milan
West Ham United announce the arrival of Joao Mario on loan from Inter Milan until the end of the 2017-18 campaign. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp hints at Liverpool stay for Danny Ings
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggests that Danny Ings has a part to play for the Merseyside giants this season, starting against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Read more.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola silent on Aymeric Laporte reports
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm whether the Premier League leaders are close to completing the signing of Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte. Read more.

Rafael Benitez: 'Aleksandar Mitrovic won't leave Newcastle United for PL club'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reveals that the club will not allow striker Aleksandar Mitrovic to sign for another Premier League club in January. Read more.

West Ham United consider move for Watford forward Troy Deeney?
West Ham United manager David Moyes is reportedly considering launching a bid for Watford forward Troy Deeney before the end of the month. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers close to signing Danish goalkeeper Andreas Sondergaard?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly close to signing young Danish goalkeeper Andreas Sondergaard from Odense. Read more.

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy plays down exit rumours
Striker Jamie Vardy plays down suggestions that he could leave Leicester City before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Three Italian clubs keen on West Bromwich Albion youngster Tyler Roberts?
Three clubs in Italy are allegedly showing an interest in signing West Bromwich Albion youngster Tyler Roberts. Read more.

Leeds United close to signing Ajax defender Pascal Struijk?
Leeds United are reportedly close to completing the signing of young Ajax defender Pascal Struijk. Read more.

Arsene Wenger 'hopeful' of new Arsenal deal for Mesut Ozil
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hints that a contract renewal is close to being signed by Mesut Ozil, whose current deal is due to expire at the end of the season. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud can leave if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joins'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that he has held talks with Olivier Giroud over his future, and will only allow the Frenchman to leave if a new player arrives. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain to sanction Neymar's move to Real Madrid?
Neymar will get his dream move to Real Madrid if he first helps Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League success this season, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal ace Olivier Giroud latest striker on Chelsea radar?
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is wanted by Premier League champions Chelsea to provide competition for Alvaro Morata, according to a report. Read more.

Inter Milan 'considering move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela'
A report claims that Inter Milan are keen to bring in Erik Lamela from Tottenham Hotspur, who may be willing to sell at the end of the season. Read more.

How Manchester United could line up with Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil
With Manchester United reportedly interested in Arsenal's Mesut Ozil having already poached Alexis Sanchez, Sports Mole looks at how they could line up with both players. Read more.

Report: Javier Pastore rejects approach from Liverpool
Liverpool reportedly made a bid of between £22m and £25m for Javier Pastore, but the midfielder is not interested in a switch to Anfield and wants to join Inter Milan. Read more.

Juventus willing to pay £19m for Matteo Darmian?
A report claims that Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is a £19m target for Juventus, but the Red Devils are holding out for more than £26m. Read more.

Lucas Moura 'holds talks with Tottenham Hotspur chief Daniel Levy'
Lucas Moura arrived in London on Thursday to discuss terms on a £23m switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City tempted to move for Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar?
A report claims that Neymar is a transfer target for Manchester City, who are prepared to rival Real Madrid in the race to land the unsettled Paris-Saint Germain ace. Read more.

Report: Manchester City, Manchester United in battle for Toni Kroos
Manchester City and Manchester United will reportedly go head to head for the signing of experienced Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos at the end of the season. Read more.

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