While matters on the football pitch take priority now that the transfer window is closed, that does not mean that the rumour mill stops churning.

Below, Sports Mole has grabbed the transfer stories that have emerged in the past 24 hours.

Friday morning's headlines:

Report: David de Gea ready to sign Manchester United deal
David de Gea is ready to sign a new deal at Manchester United, according to reports in Spain. Read more.

Florentino Perez: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will cost Paris Saint-Germain €1 billion'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez tells Paris Saint-Germain that Cristiano Ronaldo will cost them €1 billion. Read more.

Neymar to earn £200k-a-week after tax?
Barcelona are reportedly ready to open talks with Neymar over a deal which will see him earn £200k-a-week after tax. Read more.

Manchester United to reignite Raphael Varane interest next summer?
Manchester United reportedly place Raphael Varane at the top of their transfer wishlist for next summer. Read more.

Ronald Koeman to forget Victor Wanyama transfer request
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says that he is willing to forget about Victor Wanyama putting in a transfer request last month. Read more.

Derby County confirm James Wilson interest
Derby County boss Paul Clement confirms that he is interested in signing James Wilson from Manchester United. Read more.

Colchester United complete Marvin Sordell signing
Marvin Sordell signs for League One side Colchester United after his release by Burnley. Read more.

Nottingham Forest seal loan for Crystal Palace's Jonathan Williams
Nottingham Forest announce the arrival of Crystal Palace playmaker Jonathan Williams on a loan deal until January 17. Read more.

Charlie Austin "turned down" Premier League move
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin says that he rejected a move to a Premier League club this summer as it 'was not right for him and his family'. Read more.

Gary Rowett keen to add to Birmingham City squad
Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett insists that the arrival of Shane Lowry - the Blues' eighth signing of the summer - will not 'stop them strengthening further'. Read more.

Bristol Rovers close in on Lee Nicholls loan signing?
A report claims that young goalkeeper Lee Nicholls will swap Wigan Athletic for Bristol Rovers on a temporary basis. Read more.

Queens Park Rangers weighing up fresh Daniel Bentley bid?
Southend United goalkeeper Daniel Bentley is to be the subject of a fourth Queens Park Rangers bid, according to a report. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion chief Richard Garlick explains Joleon Lescott sale
West Bromwich Albion director of football administration Richard Garlick says that the club agreed to the sale of Joleon Lescott in order to bring down the age of their defence. Read more.