With the January transfer window heading into its ninth day, Sports Mole brings you the latest gossip emerging from the rumourmill this morning.

This morning's headlines:

Lionel Messi insists on Barcelona stay
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi claims that he wants to finish his career at the Spanish champions.

Sunderland close on Santiago Vergini
Enrique Lombardi says that Estudiantes are considering an offer for Santiago Vergini.

Agent: 'Arsenal, Liverpool want Cheikhou Kouyate'
The agent of Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate says that his client will join a Premier League team "soon" after qualifying for a Belgian passport.

Report: West Bromwich Albion to sign Cristian Zaccardo
West Bromwich Albion are about to sign AC Milan defender Cristian Zaccardo, according to reports in Italy.

Antonio Sanabria: "I will go to Roma"
Barcelona forward Antonio Sanabria reveals that he will join Roma at the end of the season.

Remy Cabella open to Premier League move
Remy Cabella says that he wants to stay and fight for Montpellier HSC, but admits that he would be open to a move to the Premier League.

Gillingham sign Connor Smith on loan
Gillingham sign Watford's Connor Smith on loan until the end of the season.

Manchester United manager David Moyes 'planning summer clear-out'
Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and more could be shown the door at Old Trafford this summer, according to a report.

Nemanja Vidic linked with shock Barcelona switch
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is linked with a surprise summer move to Barcelona.

Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela targeted by Juventus?
Juventus are reportedly considering making an offer for Tottenham Hotspur striker Erik Lamela.

Udinese 'not interested in Fabio Borini'
Udinese sporting director Cristiano Giaretta says that the club are not interested in Liverpool forward Fabio Borini.

Report: No Fulham bid for Manchester City's Joleon Lescott
Manchester City have received no offer from Fulham for Joleon Lescott, according to a report.

Xabi Alonso signs two-year Real Madrid contract extension
Xabi Alonso signs a new two-year contract with Real Madrid and will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2016.

Jon Otsemobor leaves MK Dons
League One side MK Dons release defender Jon Otsemobor.

Farid El Alagui joins Dundee United on loan
Brentford striker Farid El Alagui joins Dundee United on loan until the end of the season.

Report: Michael Bradley heading to Toronto FC
Former New England Revolution forward Taylor Twellman claims that Michael Bradley is close to signing for MLS team Toronto FC.

Report: Jermain Defoe completes Toronto FC move
Jermain Defoe completes his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Toronto FC and will be officially unveiled on Monday, according to a report.