With the January transfer window now in full swing, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest developments from around the footballing world.
Friday morning's headlines:
Mats Hummels's father casts doubt on Manchester United switch
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels is said to have pledged his immediate future to the club. Read more.
Wolfsburg 'ready to table £23m offer for Chelsea's Andre Schurrle'
Wolfsburg are said to be confident of securing the service of Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle. Read more.
Garry Monk: 'Manchester City must pay up for Wilfried Bony'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk says that Manchester City must meet their £30m valuation of Wilfried Bony if they are to sign the Ivory Coast striker. Read more.
Liverpool 'target Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Simon Mignolet replacement'
Liverpool are linked with a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as they search for a replacement for Simon Mignolet. Read more.
Kevin Strootman dismisses possibility of Roma departure
Kevin Strootman claims that he is not interested in leaving Roma, despite reports linking him with a move to Manchester United. Read more.
Report: Arsenal to battle Manchester United for Ilkay Gundogan signature
Arsenal are keen to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan despite interest in the German international from Manchester United, according to reports. Read more.
Paul Lambert quiet on move for "top class" Scott Sinclair
Paul Lambert refuses to confirm that Aston Villa are close to signing Scott Sinclair from Manchester City. Read more.
Portland Timbers owner reveals Didier Drogba interest
Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson admits that the MLS franchise would be interested in signing Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Read more.
Burnley striker Danny Ings 'rules out January move'
Burnley striker Danny Ings reportedly pledges his immediate future to the club. Read more.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers confident of landing Steven Gerrard successor
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says that he is confident the club can still attract world-class players. Read more.
Report: Arsenal holding out for Edinson Cavani
Arsenal are looking to make a bid for wantaway Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani come the end of the season, according to reports. Read more.
Frank Lampard solely a Manchester City player
The Premier League confirms that ex-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is registered as a player solely with Manchester City. Read more.
Report: Everton close to signing Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon
Everton are considering an approach for wantaway Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon, according to reports. Read more.
Alexandre Lacazette open to move to Spain or England
Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette admits that he would be open to moving to either Spain or England in the future. Read more.
Crawley Town sign veteran defender Darren Ward
League One outfit Crawley Town sign Swindon Town defender Darren Ward on loan for the rest of the season. Read more.
Scunthorpe United complete loan move for Jacob Murphy
Scunthorpe United sign Jacob Murphy from Norwich City on a one-month loan deal. Read more.
Daniel Lewis
