The football season may still be in full swing but that has not stopped transfer speculation from mounting ahead of the summer window.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at all the latest news and speculation from the past 24 hours.

Friday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'to offer Michael Carrick one-year contract extension'
Manchester United are reportedly close to offering Michael Carrick a one-year contract extension. Read more.

Report: Barcelona to join Arsenal in race for Lars Bender
Barcelona are hopeful of beating Arsenal to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, according to reports. Read more.

Liverpool to offer new contract to Jordon Ibe?
Liverpool will reportedly reward 19-year-old Jordon Ibe with a new contract following his impressive return to the team. Read more.

Report: Liverpool to bid for Borussia Dortmund's Ciro Immobile
Liverpool are considering a move for 24-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker and Italy international Ciro Immobile, according to reports. Read more.

Tim Howard dismisses talk of Major League Soccer switch
Tim Howard claims that he is "happy" at Everton amidst continuing speculation linking him with a move back to his American homeland. Read more.

Everton 'pondering summer swoop for Real Madrid's Casemiro'
Everton are linked with a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. Read more.

Report: Manchester United sign Belgian teenager Indy Boonen
Manchester United complete the signing of 16-year-old Belgian midfielder Indy Boonen on a three-year contract, according to reports. Read more.

Dani Alves hints of Barcelona exit
Barcelona defender Dani Alves hints that he could leave the club in the summer amid speculation linking him to Manchester United. Read more.

Mark Warburton coy on Liam Moore rumours
Mark Warburton refuses to be drawn on the speculation linking out-of-favour Leicester defender Liam Moore with a switch to Brentford. Read more.

Free agent Chris Eagles joins Charlton Athletic
Chris Eagles says that he is "over the moon" to have joined Charlton Athletic on a free contract until the end of the season. Read more.

Ipswich Town close in on Luke Varney loan move?
Luke Varney's proposed loan switch from Blackburn Rovers to Ipswich Town is reportedly close to being completed. Read more.

Luton Town sign West Ham United striker Elliot Lee on loan
Luton Town complete the signing of West Ham United striker Elliot Lee - son of former England midfielder Rob - on loan until March 24. Read more.