Transfer Talk Daily Update: Robin van Persie, Lionel Messi, Raphael Varane

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

The latest headlines:

Lionel Messi 'considering summer Chelsea switch' Reports claim that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is closing in on a shock move to Chelsea.

Inter Milan 'eyeing Robin van Persie swoop' Roberto Mancini reportedly plots a summer move for Manchester United's Robin van Persie.

Manchester United join Chelsea in hunt for Raphael Varane? Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is the centre of a January transfer tug-of-war between Manchester United and Chelsea, a report claims.

Alan Pardew open to bringing Andy Carroll back to Newcastle United Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew reveals that he would be open to bringing West Ham United striker Andy Carroll back to the club in the future.

Arsenal 'in advanced Paulo Dybala talks' Arsenal reportedly close in on a deal to sign £31m-rated Palermo striker Paulo Dybala.

Nigel Pearson rules out bringing Emile Heskey to Leicester City Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson ruled out bringing Emile Heskey back to the club in January.

Report: Queens Park Rangers planning loan move for Tomas Kalas Queens Park Rangers will attempt to sign Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas in January, according to reports.

Paris Saint-Germain 'to accept loss on Yohan Cabaye' Reports claim that Paris Saint-Germain will accept a loss of the £22m they splashed out for Yohan Cabaye.

Paul Lambert: 'Darren Bent wanted to go out on loan' Paul Lambert defends his decision to send Aston Villa forward Darren Bent out on loan, despite his club's low goal tally this season.

Neil Warnock plays down Yannick Bolasie exit talks Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock calls on in-form winger Yannick Bolasie to maintain his current form, ruling out a potential move away from the club in the New Year.