There's now less than a week until the transfer window shuts, and managers across Europe continue to frantically do business.

This lunchtime's headlines from Sports Mole:

Report: Manchester United ramp up pursuit of Arturo Vidal
Manchester United are reportedly determined to secure the signature of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal before the close of the transfer window in six days' time.

Arsenal to miss out on signing Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas?
Arsenal are reportedly going to miss out on signing Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas because Roma have offered the Greek club a higher bid.

Agent: 'No approach for Lukas Podolski'
Lukas Podolski's representative insists that Arsenal have not received an approach for his client.

Report: Arsenal offered cut-price deal for William Carvalho
Sporting Lisbon will reportedly lower their asking price for William Carvalho to allow Arsenal to complete a deal for the Portuguese international.

Wigan Athletic reject Leicester City bid for James McArthur
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan confirms that the club have turned down Leicester City's £5m bid for midfielder James McArthur.

Sunderland's Modibo Diakite wanted by 10 clubs
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet reveals that as many as 10 clubs are chasing defender Modibo Diakite.

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson issues transfer warning
Nigel Pearson insists that Leicester City will not pay inflated fees for any of his transfer targets.

Gary Gardner makes Brighton & Hove Albion loan switch
Brighton & Hove Albion sign Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner on loan until January.

Follow all the latest transfer developments throughout the afternoon with SM's live blog here.