The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Guillem Balague: 'Gareth Bale likely to remain at Real Madrid'
Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid despite speculation linking the 28-year-old with departure from the Bernabeu, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Read more.

Report: Chelsea interested in Stoke City forward Peter Crouch
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is believed to be a transfer target for reigning Premier League champions Chelsea. Read more.

David de Gea tight-lipped on Manchester United contract speculation
David de Gea refuses to discuss speculation that he could soon sign a new Manchester United deal, but insists that he is happy with playing for a "very special" club. Read more.

Report: Watford star Richarlison to consider future in summer
Watford striker Richarlison will consider his future at the end of the season with Arsenal and Chelsea believed to be interested in the Brazilian, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Swansea City and Napoli fighting over Ajax winger Amin Younes
Swansea City are hoping to sign Ajax winger Amin Younes in January but Serie A giants Napoli are also in the running for the 24-year-old's services, according to reports. Read more.

Watford boss Marco Silva: 'Not easy bringing in new players'
Marco Silva says that Watford 'are doing what they can' to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window, having so far failed to bring in any new recruits. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid turn focus back to Thibaut Courtois
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is back in the frame to replace Keylor Navas as Real Madrid's number one, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Marcos Rojo offered new Manchester United contract
A report claims that Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is in line for a new contract at Old Trafford. Read more.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'left out of Borussia Dortmund squad'
A report claims that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sit out Borussia Dortmund's meeting with Hertha Berlin on Friday, amid strong interest from Arsenal. Read more.

Andy Carroll's move to Chelsea scuppered by ankle injury layoff?
West Ham United reportedly agreed to sell Andy Carroll to Chelsea for £20m, but the move has been put on hold as the striker is expected to miss a month through injury. Read more.

Leeds United bring in Adam Forshaw from Middlesbrough
Leeds United sign Adam Forshaw from Middlesbrough in a £4.5m transfer, handing the midfielder a four-and-a-half-year contract. Read more.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique agrees new long-term deal
Long-serving Barcelona defender Gerard Pique puts pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half-year deal, which has a release clause of £440m inserted. Read more.

Lawyer: 'No release clause in Neymar's Paris Saint-Germain contract'
Neymar's lawyer insists that the Paris Saint-Germain forward does not have a £198m release clause in his contract, blocking Real Madrid's rumoured approach. Read more.

Juventus chief: 'No reason to sell Paulo Dybala'
General director Giuseppe Marotta says that, unless Paulo Dybala feels the need to leave Juventus, the club will not consider selling him. Read more.

Scott Carson signs new contract with Derby County
Derby County goalkeeper Scott Carson says that signing a contract extension at Derby County until the summer of 2020 was "an easy decision" to make. Read more.

Hearts announce loan deal for Norwich City forward Steven Naismith
Hearts announce that they have signed Norwich City forward Steven Naismith on a loan deal until the end of the season. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew: 'Still no offers for Jonny Evans'
West Bromwich Albion head coach Alan Pardew says that the club have still received no bids for defender Jonny Evans since the start of the January transfer window. Read more.

Boss David Wagner: 'Huddersfield Town no longer active in transfer market'
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner suggests that he has completed his business for the January transfer window. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur show interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Lucas Moura?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly register an interest in a loan deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Lucas Moura. Read more.

Chairman Steve Parish: 'January sales possible at Crystal Palace'
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish suggests that the club will have to sell "one or two" players during the January transfer window. Read more.

Claude Puel: 'Leicester City not close to new signings'
Manager Claude Puel claims that Leicester City are not close to signing any more players during the January transfer window. Read more.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel hints at Islam Slimani loan move
Leicester City boss Claude Puel hints that forward Islam Slimani could spend the second half of the campaign on loan at another club. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion consider move for West Ham United defender James Collins?
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly willing to pay £2m in order to secure the signing of West Ham United defender James Collins. Read more.

Chelsea to make new bid for Tottenham Hotspur forward Fernando Llorente?
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly considering the possibility of making a new bid for Tottenham Hotspur forward Fernando Llorente. Read more.

Stoke complete Kostas Stafylidis deal
Stoke City confirm that they have completed the loan signing of Augsburg defender Kostas Stafylidis. Read more.

Michael Zorc: 'Arsenal lack respect over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang'
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says that Arsenal have shown "a lack of respect" in their pursuit of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Read more.

Juventus confirm approach for Liverpool midfielder Emre Can
General director Giuseppe Marotta says that Juventus will 'try all they can to get Emre Can', with the Liverpool midfielder now into the final six months of his contract. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion to move for Egyptian defender Ali Gabr?
A report claims that West Bromwich Albion have earmarked Egyptian defender Ali Gabr as a possible replacement for in-demand centre-back Jonny Evans. Read more.

Manchester United 'make surprise move for Lassana Diarra'
Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to bring free agent Lassana Diarra to Manchester United, but the Red Devils boss could face competition from Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Manchester United 'begin talks with David de Gea over new deal'
Manchester United reportedly hope to tie David de Gea down to a new long-term deal at Old Trafford following fresh interest from Real Madrid for the Spain international. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'Talks still ongoing with Jack Wilshere'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the club are seeking to "find a financial agreement" with Jack Wilshere as talks over a new contract continue. Read more.

Report: Liverpool block loan exit for youngster Ben Woodburn
A report claims that rumoured Sunderland and Leeds United loan target Ben Woodburn will remain at Liverpool for the rest of the 2017-18 campaign. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would fit in at Arsenal'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he has no concerns over the attitude of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of his proposed transfer from Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Liverpool 'reject Daniel Sturridge approach'
Liverpool reportedly reject a loan approach from La Liga outfit Sevilla for striker Daniel Sturridge. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund 'rule out Olivier Giroud swap deal'
Borussia Dortmund reportedly rule out the idea of a swap deal involving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud. Read more.

Manchester City 'quoted £23.5m for Jonny Evans'
Manchester City are reportedly quoted a figure of £23.5m by West Bromwich Albion for defender Jonny Evans. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United "likely"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that Alexis Sanchez is "likely" to leave the club for Manchester United this month. Read more.

Alexis Sanchez to earn British record wages?
Alexis Sanchez will reportedly earn more than £500,000 a week when he completes his move from Arsenal to Manchester United. Read more.