Transfer Talk Daily Update: Cheikhou Kouyate, Gabi, Alvaro Arbeloa

The winter window has come and gone, but clubs are already planning for their summer activity. Here, Sports Mole recaps all of the latest transfer rumours and gossip doing the rounds.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Cheikhou Kouyate to sign new West Ham United deal? A report claims that West Ham United are close to tying Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate to a new four-year contract. Read more.

Massimiliano Allegri: 'Daniele Rugani's future is at Juventus' Daniele Rugani is "the future of Juventus and Italian football" and therefore will not be allowed to leave his current club, according to Old Lady boss Max Allegri. Read more.

Report: Alvaro Arbeloa rejects Chinese deal A report claims that Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa has rejected a lucrative contract offer from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shengua. Read more.

Report: Carlo Ancelotti wants Karim Benzema, James Rodriguez at Bayern Munich Incoming Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti reportedly informs his new board that he wants to sign Real Madrid pair Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez this summer. Read more.

Atletico skipper Gabi reveals offer Atletico Madrid captain Gabi reveals that he has received an offer to leave his current club, but will remain at the Vicente Calderon as long as he is valued. Read more.

Riyad Mahrez: "Everyone wants to play with Lionel Messi" Leicester City attacker Riyad Mahrez says that "everyone wants to play with Lionel Messi" when questioned on reported interest from Barcelona. Read more.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane rejects Raphael Varane to Man United rumours Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane rebuffs reports that Jose Mourinho will successfully lure Raphael Varane to Manchester United should he take charge in the summer. Read more.

Ipswich Town sign Ben Pringle on loan from Fulham Ipswich Town confirm the month-long loan signing of midfielder Ben Pringle from fellow Championship side Fulham. Read more.

Everton confirm new three-and-a-half year Bryan Oviedo deal Costa Rican full-back Bryan Oviedo signs a new three-and-a-half year contract with Premier League side Everton. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino quiet on Christian Eriksen contract talk Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino refuses to comment on reports suggesting that Christian Eriksen is close to signing a three-year contract extension. Read more.

Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi joins Fleetwood Town League One side Fleetwood Town sign former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi on a short-term deal for the rest of the season. Read more.

Muhamed Besic, Bryan Oviedo to extend Everton contracts Muhamed Besic and Bryan Oviedo are in line for new contracts with Everton having triggered 12-month extensions due to appearances. Read more.

Ezequiel Lavezzi 'agrees move to Chinese Super League club Hebei Fortune' Paris Saint-Germain striker Ezequiel Lavezzi reportedly agrees a £4.6m move to Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune. Read more.

Inter Milan's Yuto Nagatomo "turned down" Manchester United Inter Milan full-back Yuto Nagatomo reveals that he rejected a move to Manchester United in the January transfer window. Read more.

Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi: 'I will reject a move to Manchester United' Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi says that he will reject a move to Manchester United in order to stay at the club. Read more.