Transfer Talk Daily Update: Jose Angel Ziganda, Mariano Diaz, Nigel De Jong

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Angel Ziganda, Diaz, De Jong
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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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Athletic Bilbao respond to Kepa Arrizabalaga, Real Madrid reports
Athletic Bilbao boss Jose Angel Ziganda 'has no idea' if Kepa Arrizabalaga recently travelled to the Spanish capital to undergo a medical with Real Madrid. Read more.

Mariano Diaz open to Real Madrid return
Lyon forward Mariano Diaz reveals that he would be interested in a return to Real Madrid at some point in his career. Read more.

Nigel de Jong completes Mainz 05 move
Bundesliga outfit Mainz 05 sign experienced midfielder Nigel de Jong on a free transfer following his release from Galatasaray. Read more.

Juventus: 'Alex Sandro can leave if he wants'
Juventus club director Giuseppe Marotta insists that the club will not stand in Alex Sandro's way if the left-back asks to leave. Read more.

Wesley Sneijder confirms Qatar move
Experienced Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder reveals that he is leaving Nice to join Qatari outfit Al-Gharafa. Read more.

Everton confirm Cenk Tosun arrival
Everton confirm that Turkish forward Cenk Tosun has officially joined the club from Besiktas. Read more.

Arda Turan 'in talks over MLS move'
Barcelona attacker Arda Turan is in talks with Chicago Fire over a potential move to the MLS outfit, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Barcelona considering Alisson
Barcelona are interested in signing Roma goalkeeper Alisson during this month's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Cedric Bakambu confirms China move
Cedric Bakambu confirms that he is leaving Villarreal to move to the Chinese Super League. Read more.

Southampton 'launch Guido Carrillo bid'
Southampton reportedly make a £17.5m bid for Monaco forward Guido Carrillo, who has scored four times this season. Read more.

Roy Hodgson wants Ruben Loftus-Cheek on permanent deal
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson reveals that he wants to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a permanent deal. Read more.

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez: 'I don't know my January transfer budget'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez says that he does not know how much money will be made available to him for the January transfer window. Read more.

Steven Caulker to get trial with West Ham United?
West Ham United are reportedly contemplating whether to hand a trial to former Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers defender Steven Caulker. Read more.

Leicester City in talks for Gazelec Ajaccio striker Fousseni Diabate?
Leicester City allegedly register an interest in striker Fousseni Diabate, who plays for Ligue 2 side Gazelec Ajaccio. Read more.

Arsenal refuse to alter Theo Walcott valuation?
Arsenal reportedly tell interested clubs that they will not sell Theo Walcott for any fee below £30m. Read more.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Club will decide on Andy Carroll move'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte suggests that the club will make a decision over whether an approach is made for West Ham United forward Andy Carroll. Read more.

Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy: 'I won't decide Bartosz Bialkowski future'
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says that the club's board will decide whether goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski leaves Portman Road in January. Read more.

Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon becomes 'top target' for Arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly planning to make an official approach for Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon. Read more.

Chelsea complete signing of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley
Chelsea announce that they have completed the signing of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley on a five-and-a-half-year contract. Read more.

Liverpool 'reject Philippe Coutinho bonus clauses'
Liverpool reportedly reject a number of bonus clauses offered by Barcelona for midfielder Philippe Coutinho. Read more.

Luke Shaw expecting to remain at Manchester United?
Defender Luke Shaw is reportedly expecting to remain at Manchester United until at least the end of the season. Read more.

Report: Newcastle United consider Troy Deeney move
Newcastle United want to sign Watford captain Troy Deeney during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'join race for Ryan Sessegnon'
French giants Paris Saint-Germain join the race to sign in-demand Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon. Read more.

Report: Bournemouth want to keep Benik Afobe
Bournemouth are not interested in selling Benik Afobe during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Celtic sign Lewis Morgan from St Mirren
Celtic announce the arrival of Lewis Morgan from St Mirren on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Read more.

Unai Emery plays down Javier Pastore Paris-Saint-Germain exit talk
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery plays down suggestions that Javier Pastore could leave for the French giants this month. Read more.

Sporting Lisbon 'to increase Gelson Martins release clause'
Sporting Lisbon want to increase the release clause of in-demand winger Gelson Martins from £53m to £89m, according to a report. Read more.

Leicester City 'expect Besiktas Islam Slimani bid'
Leicester City reportedly expect Besiktas to bid for Islam Slimani once the Turkish champions have sold Cenk Tosun to Everton. Read more.

Newcastle United, Burnley 'eye Jonathan Viera move'
Newcastle United and Burnley are both interested in signing Las Palmas attacker Jonathan Viera during the January transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Kieran Tierney 'on Manchester United shortlist'
Manchester United reportedly place Celtic's Kieran Tierney on their shortlist as the Red Devils consider strengthening their defence. Read more.

Antonio Conte hails Ross Barkley ahead of Chelsea arrival
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte brands Ross Barkley 'a very strong player with great technique' as the Blues near a deal for the Everton midfielder. Read more.

Ross Barkley 'undergoes Chelsea medical'
England international Ross Barkley reportedly undergoes a medical with Chelsea ahead of a £15m move from Everton. Read more.

Arsenal 'interested in Lucas Vazquez'
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid attacker Lucas Vazquez as the Gunners prepare to lose Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Kepa Arrizabalaga 'passes Real Madrid medical'
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga reportedly passes a medical with Real Madrid ahead of a move to the Bernabeu. Read more.

Chris Hughton: 'No discussions with Celtic over Moussa Dembele'
Chris Hughton describes reports of Brighton & Hove Albion being in talks with Celtic over a January move for Moussa Dembele as "pure speculation". Read more.

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can 'reaches Juventus agreement'
A report claims Germany international Emre Can will join Juventus from Liverpool at the end of the campaign once his Anfield contract expires. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'I want Theo Walcott to stay at Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger intends to keep Theo Walcott out of Southampton's clutches this month, insisting that he 'wants him to stay' at Arsenal. Read more.

Arsene Wenger rules out bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsene Wenger rubbishes suggestions that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of his transfer targets by insisting that a bid for the striker 'is not possible'. Read more.

Palmeiras confirm Barcelona interest in defender Yerry Mina
Barcelona want to sign centre-back Yerry Mina from Palmeiras this month, but the Brazilian side would rather wait until the end of the season. Read more.

Slavisa Jokanovic "really disappointed" with lack of activity
Slavisa Jokanovic once again hits out at the Fulham hierarchy for their 'lack of direction' when it comes to bringing in new recruits. Read more.

David Moyes puzzled by Andy Carroll to Chelsea transfer talk
David Moyes admits that he is eager to add to his squad during the January transfer window, as he attempts to play down talk of Chelsea being interested in Andy Carroll. Read more.

Chelsea 'on brink of signing Ross Barkley from Everton'
Chelsea have reportedly beaten Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, who will set them back around £15m. Read more.

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