As the January transfer window starts to go into overdrive, Sports Mole casts its eye over the latest news and gossip from around the clubs.

Wednesday evening's headlines:

Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona don't want to sell Lionel Messi'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that they do not want to sell "best player in the world" Lionel Messi amid reports that he is unsettled at the club. Read more.

Real Madrid 'unwilling to sell Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid reportedly have no intention of selling Gareth Bale, amid reports that Manchester United are prepared to bid £120m for the Welshman. Read more.

Los Angeles Galaxy confirm Steven Gerrard arrival
Los Angeles Galaxy confirm that Steven Gerrard will join the club in July. Read more.

Manchester City 'close to agreeing £30m Wilfried Bony deal'
Wilfried Bony will reportedly make a £30m move from Swansea City to Premier League champions Manchester City later this week. Read more.

Victor Valdes to join Manchester United this week?
A report in Spain claims that Victor Valdes will sign an 18-month contract with Manchester United later this week. Read more.

Ramires plays down Chelsea exit talk
Reported Real Madrid and Juventus target Ramires says that he is only concentrating on playing for Chelsea. Read more.

Inter Milan to offer Nemanja Vidic to Liverpool for Lucas Leiva?
Inter Milan are reportedly prepared to offer Nemanja Vidic to Liverpool in a swap deal involving Lucas Leiva. Read more.

Manchester United 'to bid £1.5m for Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar'
Manchester United will reportedly bid £1.5m to sign Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar this month. Read more.

Manchester City pair James Milner, Micah Richards 'staying put this month'
England internationals James Milner and Micah Richards are not expected to leave Man City this month, despite their contracts being due to expire in the summer. Read more.

Stoke City confirm Philipp Wollscheid loan signing
Stoke City confirm the loan signing of Bayer Leverkusen defender Philipp Wollscheid. Read more.

Swansea City tie Modou Barrow down until 2018
Swansea City reward 22-year-old Gambian forward Modou Barrow with a new contract until 2018. Read more.

Report: Aaron Lennon can leave Tottenham Hotspur
Aaron Lennon is reportedly told by Tottenham Hotspur that he can leave the club if an acceptable bid for his services is received. Read more.

Radamel Falcao "enjoying life in Manchester"
Radamel Falcao indicates that he wants to sign a permanent contract with Manchester United by speaking of his happiness at the club. Read more.

Aston Villa open Scott Sinclair talks?
Aston Villa are understood to have entered discussions with Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair over a permanent move. Read more.

Leicester City 'still interested in Danny Ings'
Premier League strugglers Leicester could still pursue Burnley striker Danny Ings this month despite the impending arrival of Croatian forward Andrej Kramaric. Read more.

Andros Townsend intent on Tottenham Hotspur stay
Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend expresses his desire to remain at White Hart Lane. Read more.

Leicester City to continue Shaun Maloney hunt?
Leicester reportedly remain confident of signing Wigan playmaker Shaun Maloney this month and will return with a second bid after seeing an initial £1m offer rejected. Read more.

Sunderland baulk at £8m Virgil van Dijk valuation?
Sunderland are interested in signing sought-after centre-back Virgil van Djik, but would not be willing to meet Celtic's £8m valuation of the Dutchman in January. Read more.

Report: Joel Campbell to be offered new Arsenal contract
A report claims that Arsenal striker Joel Campbell will sign a new contract extension with the club, before being loaned out once more this January. Read more.

Report: Queens Park Rangers keen on Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah is reportedly a loan target of Premier League rivals Queens Park Rangers. Read more.

David Marshall, Alex McCarthy on Everton's shortlist?
Goalkeepers David Marshall and Alex McCarthy are reportedly transfer targets of Everton manager Roberto Martinez. Read more.

Atletico Madrid loan Cani from Villarreal
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid confirm the loan signing of experienced midfielder Cani from La Liga rivals Villarreal on a deal until the end of the season. Read more.

Oldham Athletic owner expects to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic owner Simon Corney expects the club to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. Read more.

Agent: 'Luciano Becchio wants Leeds United return'
Norwich City striker Luciano Becchio is eager to re-sign for Leeds United, according to his agent. Read more.

Wigan Athletic confirm Oriol Riera departure
Wigan Athletic winger Oriol Riera completes a six-month loan move to Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna. Read more.

Scott Malone completes Cardiff City move
Left-back Scott Malone completes his move from Millwall to Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Nigel Clough to stay patient over Chris O'Grady move
Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough admits that patience is needed in the club's pursuit of Brighton striker Chris O'Grady. Read more.

Ipswich Town release striker Frank Nouble
Championship side Ipswich Town cancel Frank Nouble's contract at Portman Road six months early. Read more.

Noel Hunt departs Leeds United
Leeds United cancel Irish striker Noel Hunt's contract with the club six months early. Read more.

Luton Town in talks to sign Andrew Johnson
Luton manager John Still reveals that the club have held talks with former England striker and reported Hatters fan Andrew Johnson over a move to Kenilworth Road. Read more.

Matt Tubbs parts company with Bournemouth
Matt Tubbs parts company with Championship leaders Bournemouth after the club cancels his contract by mutual consent. Read more.

AFC Wimbledon snap up midfielder Jake Reeves
AFC Wimbledon re-sign midfielder Jake Reeves on a free transfer after his release by Swindon Town. Read more.

Midfielder Ricky Ravenhill joins Mansfield Town
Experienced midfielder Ricky Ravenhill signs a six-month contract with League Two side Mansfield Town. Read more.

Jason Taylor pens permanent Northampton Town deal
Northampton Town confirm the signing of midfielder Jason Taylor from Cheltenham on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Read more.

Kenny Jackett: 'Bjorn Sigurdarson wants Wolverhampton Wanderers future'
Bjorn Sigurdarson is hoping to prove his worth at Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to head coach Kenny Jackett. Read more.

John Fleck signs new Coventry City deal
Scottish midfielder John Fleck extends his contract with Coventry City until the summer of 2016. Read more.

Port Vale sign Frederic Veseli
Former Manchester United and Ipswich Town defender Frederic Veseli signs a six-month contract with Port Vale. Read more.

Former Millwall defender Paul Robinson joins Portsmouth
Paul Robinson signs an 18-month contract with Portsmouth following his recent release by Millwall. Read more.

Donovan Wilson completes permanent Wolverhampton Wanderers move
Wolverhampton Wanderers secure the services of 17-year-old Donovan Wilson from Bristol Rovers on a permanent contract. Read more.

Lee Grant signs Derby County extension
Derby County goalkeeper Lee Grant signs a contract extension with the club until the end of the 2016-17 season. Read more.

Luke Rooney signs new Luton Town deal
Winger Luke Rooney extends his contract with League Two outfit Luton Town until the end of the season. Read more.

Cardiff City agree Alex Revell fee?
Rotherham United striker Alex Revell is reportedly on the verge of securing a move to Cardiff City. Read more.

Luton Town manager John Still rules out Freddie Sears arrival
Colchester United striker Freddie Sears will not be joining Luton Town this month, according to Hatters boss John Still. Read more.

Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill "confident" of hanging on to Matt Smith
Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill is "confident" that they can hang on to Fulham loanee Matt Smith, who scored the lot in their 4-2 JPT win over Gillingham. Read more.