Transfer Talk Daily Update: Mesut Ozil, Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley

The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Arsenal hope to convince Mesut Ozil to stay with new contract offer?
Arsenal will reportedly make one final attempt to convince Mesut Ozil to sign a new contract. Read more.

Olivier Giroud to consider leaving Arsenal on loan in January
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits that he will consider a loan deal with the transfer window opens in January. Read more.

Report: Chelsea still want Everton midfielder Ross Barkley
Chelsea are reportedly still interested in making a move for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. Read more.

Patrice Evra 'not considering return to English football'
Former Marseille defender Patrice Evra is reportedly against the prospect of returning to English football after being sacked by his previous employers. Read more.

Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur tracking Matteo Guendouzi?
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly tracking Lorient youngster Matteo Guendouzi, according to Sky Sports News. Read more.

Real Madrid 'eye Alvaro Odriozola swoop'
Real Sociedad defender Alvaro Odriozola is a summer transfer target for Spanish champions Real Madrid, according to a report. Read more.

Kiko Casilla 'to leave Real Madrid in January'
Kiko Casilla will be sold by Real Madrid next month amid suggestions that the club have agreed a deal for Athletic Bilbao's Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to a report. Read more.

Lionel Messi 'tells Barcelona to keep Sergi Roberto'
Lionel Messi reportedly tells Barcelona that they must keep hold of Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto. Read more.

Arsenal favourites to sign Manchester United stopper Sergio Romero?
Arsenal are thought to be favourites to sign second-choice Manchester United stopper Sergio Romero in January, according to bookmakers' odds. Read more.

Thibaut Courtois wants contract decision by end of the season
Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois admits that he wants his contract situation resolved at the club before the end of the season. Read more.

Luke Shaw wants £5m pay-off to leave Manchester United?
Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw wants a £5m pay-off in order to leave the Old Trafford club in the next transfer window, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'wants showdown talks over Manchester United future'
Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly seeking talks over his future with manager Jose Mourinho. Read more.

Barcelona 'turn attention to Miralem Pjanic'
Barcelona reportedly turn their attention to Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic as a possible alternative to Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho. Read more.

Manchester United 'given go ahead to launch £50m Ryan Sessegnon bid'
Manchester United are reportedly given the green light to make a £50m move for Fulham full-back Ryan Sessegnon in January. Read more.

Gareth Bale 'agrees terms over Real Madrid exit'
Long-time Manchester United target Gareth Bale reportedly reaches an agreement with Real Madrid to leave the club at the end of the season. Read more.