With just six weeks remaining until the transfer window reopens, Sports Mole rounds up all the latest news and gossip from the past 24 hours.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Manchester United hold Mats Hummels talks?
Manchester United reportedly line up a record-breaking move for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels.
Manchester United, Arsenal enter race to sign Alesso Cerci?
A report claims that out-of-favour Atletico Madrid striker Alessio Cerci is a January target for Premier League duo Manchester United and Arsenal.
Report: Real Madrid prefer Hugo Lloris to David de Gea
Real Madrid reportedly make Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris their number one goalkeeping target as they see him as a more realistic signing than Manchester United's David de Gea.
Manchester City to hijack Manchester United's £28m Juan Cuadrado bid?
Manchester City are reportedly set to capitalise on Manchester United's financial decline by pouncing for Juan Cuadrado in the New Year.
Lukas Podolski to hold crisis talks with Arsenal
Germany international Lukas Podolski says that he will remain at Arsenal if he is given assurances by Arsene Wenger that he will feature more heavily.
Liverpool, Arsenal 'interested in Dennis Praet'
The agent of Anderlecht midfielder Dennis Praet claims that both Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing his client.
Report: Arsenal eye £40m-rated Karim Benzema
Arsenal and Liverpool weigh up January bids for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Report: Chelsea allow Petr Cech to join Arsenal
Jose Mourinho is willing to sell Petr Cech to Arsenal in January, according to reports.
Emmanuel Adebayor 'not prepared to leave Tottenham Hotspur in January'
Emmanuel Adebayor reportedly has little intention of leaving Tottenham Hotspur when the transfer window reopens, contrary to previous reports.
Liverpool offer Jordan Henderson new deal?
Liverpool reportedly give a new and improved contract to midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Lionel Messi hints at Barcelona exit
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says that his future at the club is "complicated", hinting at a potential move away from the Camp Nou.
Sebastian Giovinco not leaving Juventus in January
Reported Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Sebastian Giovinco does not anticipate leaving Juventus in January.
Scott Sinclair hints at Manchester City exit
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair suggests that he could leave the club in the New Year due to a lack of first-team football.
Harry Redknapp expects "one or two" January additions at Queens Park Rangers
Harry Redknapp reveals plans to add "one or two" players to his Queens Park Rangers squad.
Report: Inter Milan decide to sell Nemanja Vidic
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini reportedly deems former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic surplus to requirements at the San Siro.
Wilfried Bony signs new Swansea City deal
Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony signs a new one-year contract at the club.
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