Transfer Talk Daily Update: Olivier Giroud, Mesut Ozil, Dele Alli

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

Monday morning's headlines:

Report: Aston Villa outcast Ross McCormack on radar of Melbourne City
Out-of-favour Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack is believed to be a transfer target for Australian A-League club Melbourne City, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Everton not giving up on Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud
A report claims that Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud remains a £40m target for Everton, who are ready to push ahead with a fresh approach in January. Read more.

Luke Shaw already signed new Manchester United contract?
A report claims that full-back Luke Shaw is now contracted to Manchester United until 2019, despite a lack of official confirmation from the club. Read more.

Report: Arsenal interested in Le Havre youngster Harold Moukoudi
Teenage Le Havre defender Harold Moukoudi is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League giants Arsenal. Read more.

Report: Manchester City worried Alexis Sanchez likelier to join Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester City are reportedly afraid of being outmuscled by Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Report: Mesut Ozil to run down Arsenal contract ahead of Manchester United move
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is reportedly considering running down his contract at the Emirates Stadium ahead of completing a free transfer to Manchester United. Read more.

Dele Alli 'promised move to Manchester United or Real Madrid'
Super agents Jorge Mendes and Mino Raiola are reportedly vying for Dele Alli's signature, with the promise of pushing through a move to either Man United or Real Madrid. Read more.

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: 'Nobody wanted Ross McCormack'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits that he is "shocked" Sunderland did not push through with their plan to sign Ross McCormack during the summer. Read more.

Everton target Joshua King as Romelu Lukaku replacement?
A report claims that Joshua King is wanted by Everton boss Ronald Koeman, who is willing to meet the striker's £20m valuation to prise him away from Bournemouth. Read more.

Jack Wilshere 'rejected new Arsenal contract in summer'
A report claims that Arsenal offered Jack Wilshere the chance to extend his contract during the summer, but the English midfielder knocked the proposal back. Read more.