Football clubs may not be allowed to carry out transfer business until January, but that does not stop the speculation.

Below, Sports Mole has gathered up the latest news that has been doing the rounds.

Friday morning's headlines:

Andre Villas-Boas: 'Radamel Falcao not a Zenit St Petersburg target'
Zenit St Petersburg boss Andre Villas-Boas says that the club are not plotting a move for Radamel Falcao this January. Read more.

Ramires signs new four-year Chelsea deal
Ramires signs a new deal at Chelsea to keep him in place until the summer of 2019, ending speculation over a potential move to Italian side Juventus. Read more.

Bayern Munich plot summer move for Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal?
A report in Spain claims that Bayern Munich are hoping to sign Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal next summer. Read more.

Claudio Ranieri: 'Jamie Vardy committed to Leicester City'
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri insists that Jamie Vardy will not be affected by reports linking him with a move away from the Foxes. Read more.

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes worried about 'losing' Jonathan Walters
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that there is a "danger" of the club losing Jonathan Walters at the end of the season as contract talks remain unresolved. Read more.

Report: Manchester United scout young Barcelona duo
A report says that Barcelona youngsters Sergi Samper and Wilfrid Kaptoum were scouted by Manchester United last night. Read more.

West Ham's Slaven Bilic will only consider signing "exceptional" talent in January
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that he will only consider signing a new player in January if they are "exceptional". Read more.

Newcastle United confirm Mike Williamson has joined Wolves on loan
Newcastle United confirm that defender Mike Williamson has joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a one-month loan. Read more.

Doncaster Rovers bring in Everton youngster on short-term deal
Conor Grant swaps Everton for Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan deal to gain further experience at the League One strugglers. Read more.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce open to signing a free agent for 'instant impact'
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce reveals that he is open to signing a free agent, as long as the player can make an instant impact. Read more.

Warren Clarke signs first professional contract with Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday teenager Warren Clarke signs his first professional contract at Hillsborough, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal. Read more.

Aston Villa's Janoi Donacien rejoins Newport County
Aston Villa's young right-back Janoi Donacien agrees to return to League Two club Newport County on loan. Read more.

Injured defender George Taft returns to parent club Burton Albion
George Taft has his six-month loan spell at Cambridge United cut short due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained against Yeovil Town. Read more.