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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Theo Walcott, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Riyad Mahrez

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Walcott, Mkhitaryan, Mahrez
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Mauricio Pellegrino quiet on Theo Walcott return rumours
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino reveals that he has his eyes on as many as "six targets", but refuses to confirm whether Arsenal ace Theo Walcott is among them. Read more.

Carlos Carvalhal: 'Transfer situation at Swansea City not easy'
Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal jokes that he is after "lobsters" in the transfer market, but may have to settle for "sardines" instead. Read more.

Luciano Spalletti: 'Inter Milan cannot afford Henrikh Mkhitaryan'
Luciano Spalletti admits that Inter Milan cannot afford to purchase Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while also putting Javier Pastore and Simone Verdi in the same category. Read more.

Claude Puel: 'Riyad Mahrez has not asked to leave Leicester City'
Claude Puel insists that Riyad Mahrez is "happy" at Leicester City and is not seeking a move away during the January transfer window. Read more.

Alan Pardew: 'Still no bids for defender Jonny Evans'
Manchester City-linked defender Jonny Evans could sign a new contract at West Bromwich Albion if no offers are tabled during the January transfer window. Read more.

Cardiff City to move for Ipswich Town striker?
Cardiff City are reportedly plotting a January move for Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick. Read more.

Chelsea 'considering surprise move for Andy Carroll'
Premier League champions Chelsea are reportedly considering a shock January move for West Ham United striker Andy Carroll. Read more.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'turns down Inter Milan move'
Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan reportedly rejects the chance to join Inter Milan on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Arsenal complete signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos
Arsenal announce that they have completed the signing of PAS Giannina defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. Read more.

Watford target signing of Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong?
Watford reportedly identify Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong as their number-one target for the January transfer window. Read more.

Wolves allow Prince Oniangue to join Angers
Wolverhampton Wanderers allow midfielder Prince Oniangue to join Angers on loan for the rest of the season. Read more.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'I have nothing to say on Philippe Coutinho'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that it is "a waste of time" to comment on the continuing speculation regarding Philippe Coutinho's possible move to Barcelona. Read more.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'No rush to decide plan for goalkeeper Danny Ward'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he is in "no rush" to make a decision on the future of goalkeeper Danny Ward. Read more.

MK Dons secure loan deal for Chelsea youngster Ike Ugbo
Chelsea announce that forward Ike Ugbo will spend the second half of the season on loan at League One side MK Dons. Read more.

Luciano Spalletti unfazed by Ivan Perisic to Manchester United talk
Luciano Spalletti suggests that Inter Milan have no intention of selling winger Ivan Perisic to Manchester United if an offer is made this month. Read more.

Schalke 04 chief hits out at Bayern Munich over Leon Goretzka talk
Bayern Munich have been told by Schalke 04 sporting director Christian Heidel to stop speaking publicly about midfielder Leon Goretzka. Read more.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce targeting more attacking pace
Sam Allardyce rules out a loan exit for Yannick Bolasie and says that he is hoping to inject some further pace into Everton's squad. Read more.

Sam Allardyce expects Ross Barkley bids in January transfer window
Sam Allardyce concedes that Everton are 'resigned to losing' Ross Barkley, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly interested in the midfielder's signature. Read more.

Report: Jamie Murphy jetting in for Rangers medical
A report claims that Rangers are close to bringing in Jamie Murphy from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a medical pencilled in for Thursday. Read more.

James Tarkowski signs new long-term deal with Burnley
James Tarkowski, linked with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal in recent weeks, signs a new four-and-a-half year deal with Burnley. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino indicates Tottenham Hotspur could sell Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reiterates that he wants to keep Harry Kane at the club, but his stance may change if the striker asks to leave. Read more.

Arsene Wenger confirms agreement to sign Konstantinos Mavropanos
Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is to join Arsenal from PAS Giannina in the coming days, but will be sent straight out on loan for the second half of the campaign. Read more.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce: 'No bids for Everton striker Sandro Ramirez'
Everton boss Sam Allardyce suggests that striker Sandro Ramirez may be allowed to leave the Toffees for "the right price". Read more.

Leeds United agree fee for Japan international Yosuke Ideguchi
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Japan international Yosuke Ideguchi from Gamba Osaka. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund want to sign Nottingham Forest youngster?
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest youngster Keith Asare, who is yet to pen a professional contract at the City Ground. Read more.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott open to AC Milan loan switch?
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is reportedly open to a loan switch to AC Milan during the January transfer window. Read more.

Besiktas president: 'Cenk Tosun close to Everton transfer'
Striker Cenk Tosun will complete a move to Everton before the end of the week, according to Besiktas president Fikret Orman. Read more.

Ernesto Valverde: 'I expect Samuel Umtiti to stay at Barcelona'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that he expects Samuel Umtiti to remain at Camp Nou, despite acknowledging the defender's release clause. Read more.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo 'has three offers on table'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly receives three offers to leave the Bernabeu as speculation continues to intensify over his future. Read more.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere: 'No progress with new deal'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says that there has been no progress regarding discussions over a new contract at the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Pep Guardiola 'requests £50m transfer budget'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly requests a transfer budget of £50m in order to strengthen this month. Read more.

Emre Can 'staying at Liverpool this month'
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can will reportedly stay with the club this month and is in active discussions over a new contract. Read more.

Harry Kane to get £200,000 a week at Tottenham Hotspur?
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly offer Harry Kane a new deal worth £200,000 a week in wages in order to ward off interest from Real Madrid. Read more.

Inter Milan to move for Juan Mata?
Inter Milan reportedly line up a potential move for Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata in the event that he is not offered a contract extension by the club. Read more.

Arsenal want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Alexis Sanchez?
Arsenal reportedly reignite their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as replacement for the outgoing Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Cenk Tosun 'due on Merseyside today'
Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun will reportedly travel to Liverpool today to finalise his transfer to Everton. Read more.

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