Transfer Talk Daily Update: Marco Verratti, Sam McQueen, Cesc Fabregas

Paris' Italian midfielder Marco Verratti celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League football match Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Barcelona (FCB) on September 30, 2014
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Monday morning's headlines:

Report: Inter Milan lead race to sign midfielder Marco Verratti
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is wanted by a string of European clubs, with Inter Milan the favourites to land his signature. Read more.

Report: Liverpool plan Sam McQueen move
A report claims that Liverpool could move for Southampton defender Sam McQueen in the January transfer window. Read more.

Ronald Koeman: "Wayne Rooney is very welcome at Everton"
Everton manager Ronald Koeman 'hopes' to bring Wayne Rooney back to Goodison Park in the near future, but says he is unsure how likely it is to happen. Read more.

Report: AC Milan holding out for Cesc Fabregas signing
A report claims that AC Milan will not make an approach for Cesc Fabregas until next summer, but Real Madrid could offer the Chelsea midfielder a lifeline. Read more.

West Ham United 'join race for Naza Bazan Vera'
Velez Sarsfield youngster Naza Bazan Vera emerges as a reported transfer target for West Ham United, having already been linked with a trio of Premier League sides. Read more.

Chelsea tracking Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles?
A report claims that Jamaal Lascelles could swap Newcastle United for Chelsea in an £18m deal, as Antonio Conte is desperate to bring in more homegrown talent. Read more.

Report: Galatasaray preparing £15m Memphis Depay bid
A report claims that Galatasaray are preparing a £15m move for Manchester United attacker Memphis Depay. Read more.

Phil Jagielka wants Wayne Rooney back at Everton
Everton captain Phil Jagielka talks-up a Goodison Park return for Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney. Read more.

Report: Moussa Dembele value reaches £40m
A report claims that Celtic value in-demand forward Moussa Dembele, who has scored 15 times this season, in the region of £40m. Read more.

Gareth Bale signs new six-year Real Madrid deal
Wales international Gareth Bale signs a new six-year contract at Real Madrid, extending his deal until the summer of 2022. Read more.

Alexi Lalas warns Los Angeles Galaxy off Wayne Rooney move
Former Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas warns the American club off signing Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney. Read more.

Report: Manchester United consider Pepe move
A report claims that Manchester United could move for Real Madrid defender Pepe in the January transfer window. Read more.

Robert Lewandowski: 'New Bayern Munich deal imminent'
Polish forward Robert Lewandowski reveals that he is close to signing a new contract at Bayern Munich. Read more.

Saul Niguez celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad on March 1, 2016
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City107212491523
2Arsenal1072123101323
3Liverpool1072124131123
4Chelsea107122191222
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs10550145920
6Everton10532158718
7Watford104331413115
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd104331312115
9Southampton103431110113
10Bournemouth103341214-212
11Leicester CityLeicester103341216-412
12Stoke CityStoke103341217-512
13Crystal Palace103251416-211
14Burnley10325813-511
15Middlesbrough10244911-210
16West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom102441014-410
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham103161019-910
18Hull City10217823-157
19Swansea CitySwansea10127918-95
20Sunderland10028720-132