With plenty of transfer gossip doing the rounds, Sports Mole takes a look at the stories emerging from the rumourmill this afternoon.
This lunchtime's headlines:
Villa loan Ryan Bertrand
Aston Villa confirm that Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand has joined the club on loan until the end of the season.
Chelsea to swoop for Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa?
Chelsea are reportedly planning a move for prolific Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.
Shane Long completes Hull move
Shane Long completes Hull City move by signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Arsenal to announce new deals for Mertesacker, Sagna "soon"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the club are "not close" to signing any new players this month.
Roma line up Heitinga bid?
Reports suggest that Roma are about to lodge a bid for Everton centre-back John Heitinga.
Anderson agrees Fiorentina loan?
Manchester United midfielder Anderson is reportedly due to have a medical with Fiorentina ahead of a proposed loan move.
Spurs to hold Kalou talks?
Reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are due to hold talks with Lille forward Salomon Kalou.
Kurt Zouma reveals Jose Mourinho contact
Kurt Zouma says that he wants to join Chelsea after speaking to Jose Mourinho on the phone.