Transfer Talk Daily Update: Lionel Messi, Xabi Alonso, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The transfer window reopens for business in two months' time, so Sports Mole has gathered the latest speculation doing the rounds.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Lionel Messi would prefer Arsenal if he opts for Premier League move?
Lionel Messi would reportedly prefer a move to Arsenal if he were to leave Barcelona for a Premier League club in the future. Read more.

Xabi Alonso to return to Liverpool when Bayern Munich contract expires?
Liverpool are reportedly keen on re-signing Xabi Alonso when his contract at Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season. Read more.

Report: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to return to AC Milan
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return to AC Milan next summer after deciding not to sign a new deal with his current club. Read more.

Report: Juventus start Oscar talks
A report claims that a Juventus official travelled to London at the weekend to discuss a potential move for Chelsea midfielder Oscar. Read more.

Manchester City to offer Fernandinho new deal?
A report claims that Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho is in line to be handed a new deal by Manchester City. Read more.

Aston Villa prepare Charlie Austin swoop?
A report claims that Aston Villa are readying a January bid for Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin. Read more.

Report: Chelsea monitoring Stefano Sensi
Cesena midfielder Stefano Sensi, 20, emerges as a reported January transfer target for Premier League champions Chelsea. Read more.

Report: Manchester United in for Sofiane Feghouli
A report claims that Manchester United want to sign Valencia attacker Sofiane Feghouli in the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Liverpool want Granit Xhaka
A report claims that Liverpool want to sign £20m-rated Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach in the January transfer window. Read more.

Oguzhan Ozyakup plays down Arsenal return
Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup plays down suggestions that he could return to former club Arsenal in the January transfer window. Read more.

Bournemouth join race to sign Hibernian's Jason Cummings?
Hibernian striker Jason Cummings is reportedly attracting interest from English Premier League side Bournemouth. Read more.

Ivica Olic admits Hamburger SV regret
Croatian forward Ivica Olic admits that he would have moved to the MLS if he knew how his second spell with Hamburger SV would turn out. Read more.

Report: Ravel Morrison to leave Lazio on loan in January
A report claims that Lazio midfielder Ravel Morrison wants to leave his Italian club on loan in January and return to the Premier League. Read more.

Connor Roberts agrees to remain at Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town secure the loan services of young Swansea City defender Connor Roberts by a further month. Read more.

Sean Long to remain at Luton Town until new year
Sean Long will continue to provide cover for Stephen O'Donnell at Luton Town after agreeing to extend his time on loan from Reading by a further two months. Read more.

Report: Coventry City eyeing Ben Turner loan
Cardiff City centre-back Ben Turner is to rejoin former club Coventry City on loan, according to a report. Read more.

Sunderland's George Honeyman extends Gateshead loan stint
Sunderland midfielder George Honeyman signs a loan extension with National League side Gateshead. Read more.

Jordan Murphy extends Kidderminster Harriers stay
Walsall centre-forward Jordan Murphy agrees to remain on loan with Kidderminster Harriers until early January. Read more.

Dean Windass tells son Josh to reject new Accrington Stanley deal
Josh Windass will turn down Accrington Stanley's offer of a new contract, according to his father Dean. Read more.