The January transfer window is now officially open, cuing 30 days of madness as managers scramble to bring in players who will help them in the final few months of the season.

Here, Sports Mole has gathered all of the morning's news and speculation.

Report: Lukas Podolski close to Inter Milan loan
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski will reportedly travel to Italy on Friday evening to conclude a loan move to Inter Milan. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund to listen to Ilkay Gundogan bids as English clubs swirl
Borussia Dortmund are prepared to listen to offers for midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Manchester City turned down in bid to sign Jose Gimenez
Manchester City have had a bid rejected for Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez, according to reports. Read more.

Arsenal, Liverpool vying for £15m Balde Diao Keita?
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly ready to battle for the signature of Lazio youngster Balde Diao Keita. Read more.

Keiren Westwood 'snubs Liverpool chance'
Keiren Westwood has reportedly rejected the opportunity to join Liverpool because he wants to repay Sheffield Wednesday for helping to kick-start his career. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'could sell Saido Berahino'
West Bromwich Albion have revealed that they could be open to selling £25m-rated forward Saido Berahino during the January transfer window. Read more.

Ched Evans offered contract by Maltese club Hibernians
Convicted rapist Ched Evans is offered a possible return to football by Maltese outfit Hibernians. Read more.

Liverpool 'want Steven Gerrard loan return'
Liverpool are reportedly considering a bid to re-sign Steven Gerrard on loan next January, if the outgoing midfielder moves to Major League Soccer as expected. Read more.

Chelsea close to clinching Andrej Kramaric?
Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing sought-after Croatia international striker Andrej Kramaric. Read more.

Report: Juventus scouts watch Juan Mata, Erik Lamela
Manchester United's Juan Mata and Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela have apparently been watched by Juventus over the Christmas period. Read more.

Garry Monk confirms Swansea City won't sell Bafetimbi Gomis
Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis is told that he will not be sold in the January transfer window, and he still has a large part to play this season. Read more.

Steven Gerrard 'to earn £20m in Major League Soccer'
Steven Gerrard will reportedly be offered a contract worth around £20m to move to Major League Soccer this summer. Read more.

Hartlepool United complete Scott Harrison loan deal
Hartlepool United confirm the signing of Sunderland defender Scott Harrison on loan until the end of the season. Read more.