Transfer Talk Daily Update: Cesc Fabregas, Per Mertesacker, Javier Hernandez

With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Thursday morning's headlines:

AC Milan rule out move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is not a transfer target for AC Milan, boss Vincenzo Montella claims, as the Chelsea midfielder does not fit the description for the player he is after. Read more.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker 'discussed Werder Bremen return'
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker has discussed a possible return to former side Werder Bremen, according to the German club's captain Clemens Fritz. Read more.

Report: Leeds United target Lewis Cook loan return
A report claims that Lewis Cook could be heading back to Leeds United on loan, having failed to make an impression during the early stages of his Bournemouth career. Read more.

Martin Olsson unsure of Norwich City future beyond end of season
Martin Olsson admits that he may leave Norwich City as a free agent next summer in the hope of landing a Premier League move. Read more.

Lee Grant keen to extend Stoke City loan spell beyond January
Lee Grant insists that he is loving life at Stoke City after becoming first-choice goalkeeper in Jack Butland's absence. Read more.

Liverpool step up interest in loan target Geoffrey Kondogbia?
A report claims that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident of landing Inter Milan's Geoffrey Kondogbia on loan in the New Year to bolster his midfield ranks. Read more.

Craig Gardner signs new two-year deal with West Bromwich Albion
Midfielder Craig Gardner signs a new two-year deal with West Bromwich Albion. Read more.

Report: AC Milan set Alessio Romagnoli price at £50m
Chelsea are reportedly quoted £50m for AC Milan centre-back Alessia Romagnoli, who was linked with Stamford Bridge in the summer. Read more.

Report: Chelsea unable to recall Tammy Abraham
A report claims that Chelsea will be unable to recall Tammy Abraham from his loan spell at Bristol City until the end of the season. Read more.

Report: Valencia prepare £40.5m Javier Hernandez bid
A report claims that Valencia are prepared to pay £40.5m to sign Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Report: Sergio Ramos could leave Real Madrid
A report claims that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could allow club captain Sergio Ramos to leave the Bernabeu next summer. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur consider Guilherme Arana move
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly meet with representatives of Corinthians defender Guilherme Arana to discuss a move for the Brazilian. Read more.

Chelsea 'consider Yannick Ferreira Carrasco swoop'
Chelsea could move for Atletico Madrid attacker Yannick Ferreira Carrasco in the January transfer window, a report claims. Read more.

Report: Manchester United want Hector Herrera
A report claims that Manchester United could move for Porto midfielder Hector Herrera in the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Barcelona consider Matteo Darmian
A report claims that Barcelona could move for Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian in the January transfer window. Read more.

Agent: 'Manchester United want Fran Villalba'
The agent of Valencia midfielder Fran Villalba says that Manchester United are interested in signing his client. Read more.

Toni Kroos signs new Real Madrid contract until 2022
Toni Kroos signs a new Real Madrid contract until 2022. Read more.

Manchester United 'in no rush to hold contract talks with five first-team players'
Manchester United reportedly have no plans to open contract talks with five of their first-team players, all of whom have 18 months left on their deals. Read more.

Victor Anichebe rejected "crazy offers" to join Sunderland
Victor Anichebe reveals that he turned down "crazy offers" to join Sunderland on a free transfer. Read more.

Juventus 'hopeful Leonardo Bonucci will sign new contract'
Juventus are reportedly confident of persuading Manchester City and Chelsea target Leonardo Bonucci to sign a new contract. Read more.