Transfer Talk Daily Update: Olivier Giroud, Juan Mata, Eden Hazard

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Giroud, Mata, Hazard
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Watford 'in talks with Arsenal target Pontus Dahlberg from Gothenburg'
Watford reportedly open talks with Gothenburg over the signing of goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg, who has been watched by Arsenal and Everton. Read more.

Arsenal trio sign new contracts
Arsenal announce that Matt Macey, Ben Sheaf and Eddie Nketiah have all signed new contracts at the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion end interest in Fenerbahce midfielder Josef de Souza?
West Bromwich Albion head coach Alan Pardew reportedly opts against making a move for Fenerbahce midfielder Josef de Souza. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers identify three attacking targets for January?
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly open to signing a striker from another English club in January. Read more.

Fenerbahce to make new offer for Everton forward Oumar Niasse?
Fenerbahce are reportedly ready to launch a new approach for Everton forward Oumar Niasse during the January transfer window. Read more.

Napoli consider move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen?
Napoli are reportedly considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur forward Vincent Janssen, who is currently out on loan at Fenerbahce. Read more.

AC Milan 'considering move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud'
A report claims that Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is among AC Milan's transfer targets, with a possible loan move in the offing. Read more.

Al Ahly boss: 'West Bromwich Albion have first priority for Ahmed Hegazi'
Liverpool and Leicester City's hopes of signing Ahmed Hegazi from Al Ahly are dashed, as West Bromwich Albion have first refusal on the Egyptian centre-back. Read more.

Arsene Wenger intends to keep "sharp" Theo Walcott at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger rules out selling attacker Theo Walcott to West Ham United or Everton in the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Sunderland to make January move for Gary Madine
Bolton Wanderers striker Gary Madine is wanted by fellow Championship strugglers Sunderland, according to a report. Read more.

Valencia to take Everton outcast Sandro Ramirez on loan?
A report claims that Sandro Ramirez may be presented with a route out of Everton in January, as La Liga title challengers Valencia are interested in a loan deal. Read more.

Juan Mata wanted in Inter Milan swap deal?
Inter Milan reportedly offer Manchester United Joao Mario in exchange for Juan Mata. Read more.

Chelsea to rival Arsenal for Jakub Jankto?
Chelsea are reportedly looking to compete with London rivals Arsenal for the signature of Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto. Read more.

Report: Mauro Icardi to undergo Real Madrid medical on December 26
Inter Milan striker is pencilled in for a medical to secure a switch to Real Madrid later this month, a report claims. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane 'makes contact with Eden Hazard'
Real Madrid step up their efforts to attract Chelsea star Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu, according to a report. Read more.

Premier League trio interested in Dundee defender?
Three Premier League outfits are reportedly weighing up a move for Dundee defender Jack Hendry in January. Read more.

Manchester City to bid "big" for Alexis Sanchez in January
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a "big" bid for the services of Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window. Read more.

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