Transfer Talk Daily Update: Alexis Sanchez, Stefan de Vrij, Thomas Lemar

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Alexis Sanchez 'changed mind on signing new Arsenal contract'
A report claims that Arsenal's 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich last season proved the decisive factor in Alexis Sanchez not agreeing fresh terms with the club. Read more.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito hints at Stefan de Vrij departure
Lazio president Claudio Lotito suggests that defender Stefan de Vrij will be allowed to leave the Italian giants during the January transfer window. Read more.

AS Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev: 'Thomas Lemar won't leave in January'
AS Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev insists that Thomas Lemar will not be allowed to leave Stade Louis II during the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester City 'won't pay over the odds' for Southampton's Virgil van Dijk
Manchester City reportedly decide they are not prepared to pay over the odds to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk. Read more.

Manchester United join race for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar?
Manchester United reportedly decide to join the race for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, who is allegedly attracting interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League. Read more.

Manchester United target young Ajax striker Justin Kluivert?
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating an approach for Ajax striker Justin Kluivert, the son of legendary Dutch forward Patrick. Read more.

Marco Asensio: 'I've not considered leaving Real Madrid'
Midfielder Marco Asensio insists that he has not given any thought to leaving Real Madrid, despite reports linking him with a move to Manchester United. Read more.