We are fast approaching the final throes of the campaign, and while all attention may currently be focused on events taking place on the field, transfer speculation has certainly showed no signs of slowing down.

With that in mind, Sports Mole rounds up all the latest news and gossip doing the rounds with three months to go until the window reopens for business.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Manchester City 'monitoring Sterling contract talks'
Raheem Sterling's contract situation at Liverpool has reportedly seen him emerge as a possible transfer target for Manchester City. Read more.

Roberto Mancini: "Yaya Toure is like a son to me"
Roberto Mancini describes Yaya Toure as "like a son" and admits that he would like to re-sign the midfielder. Read more.

Alexandre Lacazette hints at Lyon stay despite Premier League interest
Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette suggests that he wants to remain at the Ligue 1 club despite reported interest from a number of Premier League sides. Read more.

Celtic 'make Steven Gerrard loan bid'
Celtic reportedly propose a January loan deal for outgoing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. Read more.

Manchester United 'scout Radamel Falcao alternatives'
Manchester United reportedly turn their attention to alternative forward targets after opting not to buy Radamel Falcao this summer. Read more.

Tim Sherwood open to Scott Sinclair stay
Aston Villa will look to sign Scott Sinclair permanently if his recent form continues, according to manager Tim Sherwood. Read more.

Kevin Gameiro heading to Newcastle United?
Newcastle United are interested in signing Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro, according to reports. Read more.

Joe Allen in Liverpool contract talks
Joe Allen reveals that he has opened contract talks with Liverpool. Read more.

Dietmar Hamann: 'Ilkay Gundogan not a good fit for Arsenal'
Ex-Liverpool and Manchester City player Dietmar Hamann believes that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan would not be a good fit for Arsenal. Read more.

Report: Schalke close in on Sami Khedira
Real Madrid's Sami Khedira is on the verge of agreeing a deal to join Schalke, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Lazio plot move for Ciro Immobile
Ciro Immobile could be the subject of a transfer bid from Lazio, according to reports. Read more.

Maurizio Zamparini: 'A club has bid £30m for Paulo Dybala'
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini reveals that a £30m bid has been tabled in for star striker Paulo Dybala. Read more.

Giuseppe Marotta: 'We can get £55m for Paul Pogba'
Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta reveals that several top clubs are willing to break the bank to sign midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.

Goalkeeper Augusto Batalla heading to Real Madrid
Young Argentine goalkeeper Augusto Batalla will spend next season on loan with Real Madrid. Read more.

Carlo Ancelotti: 'Pepe wanted to leave Real Madrid'
Portuguese defender Pepe was eager to leave Real Madrid last summer, according to head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Read more.

Marco Verratti dismisses talk of Juventus move
Marco Verratti plays down speculation linking him with a move to Juventus. Read more.

Report: Javier Pastore close to Paris Saint-Germain extension
A report in France says that Javier Pastore is nearing a new deal with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Alex Neil keen to add striker
Norwich City boss Alex Neil reveals that he is looking to sign a striker before the loan window closes. Read more.

Bolton Wanderers' Tom Eaves makes Bury switch
Tom Eaves joins Bury on loan from Bolton Wanderers for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Bongani Khumalo joins Colchester United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur
League One outfit Colchester United sign Tottenham Hotspur defender and South Africa captain Bongani Khumalo on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Northampton Town sign former Rangers defender Ross Perry until end of season
Northampton Town sign former Rangers central defender Ross Perry until the end of the season. Read more.

Ryan Fallowfield signs for Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town complete the signing of young Hull City midfielder Ryan Fallowfield. Read more.