Transfer Talk Daily Update: Olivier Giroud, Emre Can, Idrissa Gueye

With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Idrissa Gueye contract 'worth £75,000 a week' Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye will reportedly put pen to paper on a new five-year deal later this week, worth just short of £4m a year in wages. Read more.

Steve Bruce plays down Conor Hourihane speculation Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce plays down suggestions that Conor Hourihane could leave Villa Park in the January transfer window. Read more.

Alexandre Lacazette wants Antoine Griezmann at Arsenal Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette reveals that he will attempt to convince Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann to move to the Gunners. Read more.

Lewis McGugan joins Northampton town on free transfer League One side Northampton Town announce the signing of experienced attacker Lewis McGugan on a free transfer. Read more.

Report: Crystal Palace eye Alberto Gilardino Crystal Palace consider a move for experienced Italian striker Alberto Gilardino to boost their attacking options, according to a report. Read more.

Carlton Cole open to Crystal Palace move Carlton Cole reveals that he would be interested in joining Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace on a free transfer. Read more.

Steve Bruce wants loan keeper Sam Johnstone on permanent deal Steve Bruce admits that he wants to make Sam Johnstone his long-term No.1 at Aston Villa, with a permanent bid being readied for the January transfer window. Read more.

Watford loan out-of-favour forward Mauro Zarate to Al Nasr Mauro Zarate is sent on loan to Al Nasr of the UAE Arabian Gulf League after making just three senior appearances for Watford. Read more.

Report: Everton will not return for Olivier Giroud in January Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly no longer a transfer target for Everton, who have turned their attention elsewhere ahead of the January window. Read more.

Juventus chief: 'Liverpool will not sell Emre Can in January' Juventus are not confident of signing Emre Can from Liverpool in January after having a previous bid knocked back in the summer, reveals general director Beppe Marotta. Read more.