As football's festive period gets underway the transfer rumour mill begins to gather pace, and Sports Mole has all of the latest news and gossip in one place.

Here are Saturday morning's headlines:

Mick McCarthy remains positive on Tyrone Mings interest
Mick McCarthy sees Arsenal's interest in Tyrone Mings as a positive for Ipswich Town.

Carlo Ancelotti planning Sami Khedira stay
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated that midfielder Sami Khedira will not be sold next month.

Burnley rule out Danny Ings exit
Burnley co-chairman Mike Garlick has said that the Clarets are "100% guaranteed" to keep in-form striker Danny Ings beyond the January transfer window.

Abu Diaby to be offered new Arsenal contract
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Abou Diaby will be offered a new contract at Arsenal if he is able to put his injury problems behind him.

Montoya to leave Barcelona in January
Martin Montoya's agent has insisted that the defender will "100%" be leaving Barcelona in January.

Odegaard to be offered Liverpool contract?
Liverpool have reportedly offered Norwegian youngster Martin Odegaard a trial with the club after he visited their training ground and stadium earlier this week.

Bolton confirm Gudjohnsen signing
Bolton Wanderers have announced that former Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen has joined the club for the rest of the season.

Hull City to cut Ben Arfa loan deal short
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is prepared to terminate Hatem Ben Arfa's loan spell with the club, according to a report.