As the start of January's transfer window edges nearer, Sports Mole rounds up all the contract talk and speculation from the last 24 hours.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Joe Hart signs new long-term contract with Manchester City
Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart pens a new deal to keep him with the Premier League champions until 2019. Read more.

Manuel Pellegrini hopeful over James Milner contract extension
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has said that he is confident that midfielder James Milner will remain with the club beyond this summer. Read more.

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool "perfect" club for Raheem Sterling development
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract at Anfield because it is the "perfect" place for him to continue his development. Read More.

Paul Lambert: 'Ron Vlaar, Fabian Delph not for sale'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that Ron Vlaar and Fabian Delph will not be allowed to leave the club cheaply in the January transfer window. Read more.

Manuel Pellegrini unclear on Frank Lampard future
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that he does not yet know whether he will be able to keep on-loan midfielder Frank Lampard for the rest of the season. Read more.

Report: Arsenal ready to make £26m bid for Barcelona's Pedro
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to bid £26m to bring Barcelona winger Pedro to the Emirates Stadium in the New Year. Read more.

Harry Redknapp dismissed Peter Crouch reports.
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has played down reporters linking his side with a move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch next month. Read more.

AC Milan, Schalke 04 prepare Matija Nastasic bids?
AC Milan and Schalke 04 have both identified Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic as a transfer target, according to reports. Read more.

Brek Shea completes move to Orlando City
Stoke City's Brek Shea signs for newly-formed Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City ahead of their first season. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers hand trial to Gudmundur Thorarinsson
Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett reveals that Icelandic free agent Gudmundur Thorarinsson could train with the club next week in a bid to secure a contract with the Championship side. Read more.

Report: Stephan Lichtsteiner agrees new contract at Juventus
Juventus midfielder Stephan Lichtsteiner, who has been linked with a move to the Premier League, reportedly signs a new contract with the Italian champions. Read more.