With less than 24 hours to go until the January transfer window opens for business, Sports Mole has gathered all of the latest news and speculation that has been doing the rounds.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Gareth Bale plays down Manchester United move
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale insists that he is staying with the Spanish giants amid speculation linking him with a move away from the club. Read more.

Arsene Wenger hopes for Lukas Podolski stay
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that reports linking Lukas Podolski with a move to Inter Milan are "a joke". Read more.

West Bromwich Albion: 'Saido Berahino not joining Liverpool'
West Bromwich Albion call stories linking forward Saido Berahino with a move to Liverpool as being "entire fabrication". Read more.

Report: Manchester City make Wilfried Bony enquiry
Manchester City reportedly enquire about the availability of Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony. Read more.

Barcelona banned from signing players until 2016
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Barcelona's appeal against their transfer ban. Read more.

Report: Liverpool, Everton battle for Sergio Romero
A report claims that Sampdoria goalkeeper Sergio Romero is a target for both Liverpool and Everton. Read more.

Report: Manchester United preparing Sergio Ramos offer
A report claims that Manchester United are preparing a big-money move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. Read more.

Report: Miranda price set at £19.5m
Atletico Madrid defender Miranda can leave the club in the New Year for a fee of £19.5m, according to a report. Read more.

Roberto Martinez plays down Seamus Coleman, Manchester United link
Everton boss Roberto Martinez plays down reports linking Seamus Coleman with a move to Manchester United. Read more.

Schalke 04 reveal Matija Nastasic contact
Schalke 04 general manager Horst Heldt reveals that the club are in talks with Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. Read more.

Bordeaux close to Yaya Sanogo loan capture?
A report claims that Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo is nearing a six-month loan switch to French side Bordeaux. Read more.

Mark Hughes "not anticipating" Asmir Begovic, Ryan Shawcross bids in January
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that he "does not anticipate" any bids to be made for the services of Asmir Begovic and Ryan Shawcross in the New Year. Read more.