The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe have one final chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez bench role nothing to do with transfers'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that benching Alexis Sanchez at the start of their EFL Cup stalemate with Chelsea "was nothing to do with transfers". Read more.

Report: Norwich City midfielder Alex Pritchard close to Huddersfield Town move
Alex Pritchard is on the verge of a move to Huddersfield Town after Norwich City accepted a £11m bid for the 24-year-old midfielder, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City agree deal to loan Chidiebere Nwakali to Aberdeen
Manchester City agree a deal to loan Chidiebere Nwakali to Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen, subject to a work permit. Read more.

Sami Khedira: 'I would not hesitate to sign Emre Can if I were a manager'
Sami Khedira suggests that Juventus should try to sign Liverpool midfielder and fellow Germany international Emre Can at the end of the season. Read more.

Ramires open to Inter Milan move from Jiangsu Suning
Jiangsu Suning midfielder Ramires reveals that he is keen on the idea of joining Inter Milan, with both clubs owned by the same parent company. Read more.

Report: Watford striker Jerome Sinclair on ADO Den Haag radar
Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag are reportedly hoping to sign Watford forward Jerome Sinclair on loan. Read more.

Report: Brighton & Hove Albion interested in Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis
Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly keeping tabs on young Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis. Read more.

Michael Zorc: 'Andre Schurrle not leaving Borussia Dortmund'
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc insists that Andre Schurrle, who has been linked with Inter Milan, is not leaving the Westfalenstadion this month. Read more.

Report: Russia captain Fyodor Smolov wants to join West Ham United from FC Krasnodar
FC Krasnodar striker and Russia captain Fyodor Smolov is reportedly interested in signing for Premier League side West Ham United. Read more.

Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan to finalise Camp Nou exit this week
Rumoured Arsenal and Everton target Arda Turan is to leave Barcelona for Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir later this week. Read more.

Report: Crystal Palace bid for Fiorentina striker Khouma Babacar
Fiorentina striker Khouma Babacar is reportedly wanted by Crystal Palace, who have prioritised bringing in a new forward player during the January transfer window. Read more.

West Ham United to flog £16m striker Javier Hernandez?
A report claims that Javier Hernandez may be on his way out of West Ham United this month, with Los Angeles FC said to be weighing up a bid. Read more.

Arturo Vidal "focused" on Bayern Munich amid Chelsea links
Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal is ignoring ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea as he is "focused" on winning the treble this season. Read more.

Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion in for Scott Arfield?
A report claims that Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion have joined West Ham United in the running for Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'in talks to sign Diafra Sakho from West Ham United'
West Ham United outcast Diafra Sakho could be on his way to Crystal Palace, as a report suggests that the Senegal international has already undergone a medical. Read more.

Lee Evans swaps Wolverhampton Wanderers for Sheffield United
Sheffield United announce their third signing of the week after bringing in Wales international Lee Evans from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Arsenal's Francis Coquelin 'agrees £10.5m move to Valencia'
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin reportedly agrees a £10.5m move to Valencia. Read more.

Manchester United's James Wilson joins Sheffield United on loan
Manchester United striker James Wilson joins Sheffield United on loan for the rest of the season. Read more.

Kevin De Bruyne in "no hurry" to sign new Manchester City deal
Kevin De Bruyne insists that he is no rush to sign a new contract at Manchester City. Read more.

Olivier Giroud 'would consider leaving Arsenal, but rules out Turkey and China'
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud would consider leaving the club, but not for a club in Turkey or China, according to his agent. Read more.

Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'open to Borussia Dortmund return'
Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly willing to return to Borussia Dortmund this month, but wages are an issue. Read more.

Real Madrid considering big-money move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah?
Real Madrid reportedly want to respond to Barcelona's capture of Philippe Coutinho by moving for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. Read more.

Kevin De Bruyne hints Manchester City will sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez
Kevin De Bruyne hints that Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is on the verge of joining Manchester City. Read more.

Liverpool want Atalanta BC playmaker Alejandro Gomez?
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly has his sights on Atalanta BC's Alejandro Gomez as he steps up his pursuit for a new playmaker. Read more.

AC Milan sporting director: 'Andre Silva is not leaving'
Andre Silva is to remain at AC Milan this month despite strong rumoured interest from elsewhere, according to the Italian club's sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. Read more.

Manchester City 'to begin talks with Raheem Sterling over new deal'
Raheem Sterling could see his weekly pay packet climb past the £250,000-a-week mark at Manchester City if he puts pen to paper, according to a report. Read more.

Huddersfield Town make improved £11m offer for Alex Pritchard?
A report claims that Norwich City midfielder Alex Pritchard is close to joining Huddersfield Town on a four-and-a-half-year deal after an £11m offer was tabled. Read more.

Manchester United 'yet to bid for midfielder Lucas Moura'
Manchester United are still weighing up whether to make a formal approach for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lucas Moura, according to a report. Read more.

Boca Juniors president: 'No Arsenal bids for Cristian Pavon'
Boca Juniors president Daniel Angelici reveals that no bids have been received for Cristian Pavon and he expects the Arsenal target to remain at the club this year. Read more.

Report: Thomas Lemar to cost Liverpool, Arsenal at least £90m
A report claims that Monaco are waiting for an offer of £90m before opening negotiations with Liverpool and Arsenal over the sale of Thomas Lemar. Read more.

Everton 'favourites to sign Theo Walcott'
Everton reportedly become the frontrunners in the race to sign Theo Walcott from Arsenal. Read more.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave Manchester United before end of season?
Manchester United could reportedly lose the services of Zlatan Ibrahimovic before the end of the current campaign. Read more.

Jack Wilshere to take Arsenal wage cut?
Arsenal reportedly warn Jack Wilshere that he may have to accept a pay cut if he signs a new deal to remain at the Emirates beyond this season. Read more.

Daniel Sturridge 'pushing for Inter move'
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge reportedly offers himself up to Inter Milan as he eyes a loan deal for the second half of the season. Read more.

Liverpool 'to hijack' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang China move
Liverpool are reportedly gearing up to hijack Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's mooted move to the Chinese Super League. Read more.

Real Madrid in "advanced" talks for Harry Kane?
Talks between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur over the transfer of Harry Kane are alleged to be at an "advanced" stage. Read more.