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

This morning's headlines:

Man United monitoring Juan Mata situation?
Manchester United are reportedly ready to act if Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata is allowed to leave Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window.

Mata linked with Napoli
Napoli have reportedly contacted Chelsea about the availability of Juan Mata.

Napoli reject Chelsea bid for Higuain?
Chelsea reportedly plot a second bid for Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain after having a £50m offer rejected.

Swansea chase Sterling?
Swansea City are reportedly pondering a loan offer for Liverpool youngster Raheem Sterling.

Arsenal to trigger Costa release clause?
Reports suggest that Arsenal will meet Atletico Madrid's £32m release clause for striker Diego Costa.

Reus ignores Man United talk
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus insists that interest from Manchester United has not unsettled him.

Arsenal told £8m for Vucinic?
Reports suggest that Juventus want £8m from Arsenal for Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic.

Galatasaray target Buttner?
Galatasaray are in the race to sign Manchester United full-back Alexander Buttner, according to a report.

Arsenal interested in Matic?
Arsenal become the latest club to be linked with a bid for Benfica's Nemanja Matic.

Real Betis chase Palacios?
Real Betis are trying to sign Stoke City midfielder Wilson Palacios for around £500,000.

Powell to stay at Wigan?
Manchester United youngster Nick Powell is due to extend his loan with Wigan Athletic, reports suggest.