Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Charles N'Zogbia to link up with Ligue 1 side?
Former Aston Villa midfielder Charles N'Zogbia is reportedly on the verge of signing for Ligue 1 club Nantes. Read more.

Carlos Bacca: 'Paris Saint-Germain move fell through'
AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca reveals that Paris Saint-Germain wanted to sign him in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Sotiris Papagiannopoulos joins Swansea City on trial?
A report claims that Swansea City have taken Swedish centre-back Sotiris Papagiannopoulos, who currently represents Ostersunds FK, on trial. Read more.

Report: Jose Mourinho to block Matteo Darmian exit
A report claims that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not allow Italian defender Matteo Darmian to leave in the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Everton join Grigoris Kastanos race
A report claims that Everton will battle Manchester United for the signature of Juventus's 18-year-old midfielder Grigoris Kastanos. Read more.

Report: Manchester United prepare William Carvalho bid
A report claims that Manchester United will move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho in the January transfer window. Read more.

Lamine Kone signs new five-year deal at Sunderland
Lamine Kone signs a new five-year contract at Sunderland after the club rejected Everton's approach for the defender in the summer transfer window. Read more.