Transfer Talk Daily Update: Darijo Srna, Arjen Robben, Peter Crouch

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:

Report: Manchester City to hijack Barcelona bid for Darijo Srna
Manchester City are interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk defender Darijo Srna from under the noses of Barcelona, according to reports. Read more.

Arjen Robben: 'I expect Memphis Depay to leave Manchester United'
Arjen Robben says that he expects Netherlands teammate Memphis Depay to leave Manchester United during the January transfer window. Read more.

David Moyes to target move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch?
Sunderland manager David Moyes is reportedly targeting a move for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch during the January transfer window. Read more.

Julian Draxler prefers move to Paris Saint-Germain over Arsenal?
Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler reportedly prefers a move to Paris Saint-Germain over a switch to Arsenal, should he change clubs in January. Read more.

Report: Mathieu Flamini close to Crystal Palace exit
A report claims that Crystal Palace are happy for Mathieu Flamini to leave the club in January, just three months after joining on a year-long deal as a free agent. Read more.

Juventus 'pull out of race to sign young midfielder Franck Kessie'
A report claims that Juventus no longer want to sign Atalanta BC youngster Franck Kessie, with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur now the frontrunners to land his signature. Read more.

Report: John Obi Mikel in talks with Marseille over January switch
Chelsea's second-longest serving player, John Obi Mikel, is reportedly close to sealing a January transfer to French side Marseille. Read more.

Juventus to renew interest in Alexis Sanchez?
Juventus are reportedly prepared to renew their interest in Alexis Sanchez with the Chilean's future at the Emirates Stadium still up in the air. Read more.

Dimitri Payet open to future Marseille return
West Ham United midfielder Dimitri Payet says that he is not closing the door on a future return to former club Marseille. Read more.

Leonardo Bonucci signs new deal with Juventus
Juventus announce that defender Leonardo Bonucci - a reported target for Chelsea - has signed a new four-and-a-half year deal with the club. Read more.

Liverpool join race for Brazilian midfielder Thiago Maia?
Liverpool reportedly join the race to sign in-demand Santos midfielder Thiago Maia, who is now reportedly attracting interest from eight clubs. Read more.