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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Lionel Messi, Marco Reus, Mario Balotelli

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news making the headlines over the past 24 hours.

With just over a month before the January transfer window opens, Sports Mole has rounded up all the rumours and speculation that have emerged over the past 24 hours.

The latest headlines:

Pellegrini rubbish Messi rumours
Manuel Pellegrini rubbishes suggestions that Manchester City are considering a swoop for Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Jose Mourinho rules out Marco Reus move
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that he has no intention of signing Borussia Dortmund ace Marco Reus.

Agent: 'Balotelli not returning to Italy'
The agent of Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli insists that his client has no intention of returning to his native Italy.

Coyle: 'Man City pulled out of Cahill deal'
Owen Coyle reveals that Manchester City once passed up the opportunity to sign Gary Cahill during his time in charge of Bolton Wanderers.

Sinkgraven flattered by interest
Heerenveen midfielder Daley Sinkgraven admits that he is flattered to be linked with clubs such as Manchester United and Ajax.

McGrath: 'Man United need a quality centre-back'
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath believes that the club must sign an experienced centre-back during the January transfer window.

St Ledger on trial with Ipswich
Former Leicester City defender Sean St Ledger trains as a trialist with Championship side Ipswich Town.

Ranegie back at Watford
Swedish striker Mathias Ranegie ends his loan at Millwall and returns to Watford after an injury-hit stint at The Den.

Jackett rules out Johnson recall
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett rejects suggestions that he will recall Roger Johnson.

Wolves recall Hause from Gills
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett has recalled Kortney Hause from his youth loan at Gillingham.

Fulham recall Grimmer from Shrews
Fulham recall Jack Grimmer from his loan at League Two club Shrewsbury Town.

Packwood makes Colchester switch
Colchester United completes the loan signing of Birmingham City defender Will Packwood.

Maddison signs Coventry deal
Coventry City midfielder James Maddison signs his first professional contract with the club until 2018.

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