With plenty of transfer gossip doing the rounds, Sports Mole takes a look at the stories emerging from the rumourmill this afternoon.

This lunchtime's headlines:

Chelsea's Juan Mata open to Arsenal move?
Juan Mata is reportedly keen on leaving Chelsea for Arsenal following reported interest from the Gunners.

Atletico Madrid want Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa on loan?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on taking Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa on loan.

Report: Mathieu Flamini signs two-year Arsenal contract
Mathieu Flamini reportedly signs a two-year contract with Arsenal after leaving AC Milan at the end of last season.

Arsenal make formal offer to Real Madrid for Angel di Maria?
Arsenal reportedly lodge a formal bid of £25.6m to Real Madrid for winger Angel di Maria.

Ricardo Vaz Te hands in transfer request
West Ham United winger Ricardo Vaz Te has indicated that he wishes to leave the club after handing in a transfer request.

Everton's Roberto Martinez refuses to discuss transfer exits, arrivals
Everton manager Roberto Martinez reiterates that he will not discuss any transfer speculation until there is concrete news.

Steven Gerrard hopeful of Liverpool clinching "one or two" more signings
Steven Gerrard is hopeful that Liverpool will bring a couple of new additions to the club before the close of the transfer window.

Napoli ready Maxime Gonalons bid?
Reports suggest that Napoli are ready to pounce for Maxime Gonalons with Lyon now out of the Champions League.

Ezequiel Schelotto to undergo Sassuolo medical
Ezequiel Schelotto will have a medical with Sassuolo ahead of a proposed loan deal, which could be made permanent in January.

Jesse Starkey joins Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion sign Jesse Starkey from Chelsea on a two-year contract.