Transfer Talk Daily Update: John Stones, Riyad Mahrez, Alex Teixeira

The January transfer window is just four weeks away and the rumour mill is beginning to pick up pace with speculation aplenty.

Below, Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and reports from around the globe.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Arsenal to enter John Stones race?
Arsenal are primed to join Chelsea in the race to sign young Everton defender John Stones, according to reports. Read more.

Manchester United, Arsenal to battle for Riyad Mahrez?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United for the signing of Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Alex Teixeira: 'Chelsea in deep negotiations'
Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira reveals that Chelsea, among other clubs, are in negotiations to sign him in January. Read more.

Manchester United back in for Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Moura?
Manchester United are looking to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura, according to reports. Read more.

Arsenal leading race for Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender?
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to capture Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender during the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Juventus hope for Real Madrid transfer ban in bid to keep Alvaro Morata
Juventus hope that a FIFA-imposed transfer ban for Real Madrid will halt the potential departure of Alvaro Morata, reports in Italy claim. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid in contact with agent of Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic
A new report in Spain claims that Real Madrid have been in contact with the agent of Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic. Read more.

Premier League trio interested in Burnley forward Andre Gray?
The Premier League trio of Everton, West Ham United and Aston Villa could make transfer moves for Burnley frontman Andre Gray, according to a report. Read more.

Report: West Ham United reviving Danilo D'Ambrosio move
West Ham United are reportedly preparing to renew their interest in Inter Milan defender Danilo D'Ambrosio. Read more.

Benik Afobe: 'Transfer speculation won't affect me'
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Benik Afobe insists that he will not be affected by any transfer speculation during the January transfer window. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to meet agent of Lucas Lima
A new report claims that the agent of Lucas Lima is to meet Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to potentially discuss a transfer for the Santos player. Read more.

Ezequiel Lavezzi admits he misses Italian football with PSG departure likely
With the Paris Saint-Germain forward's contract coming to a close at the end of the current season, Ezequiel Lavezzi admits that he misses Italian football. Read more.

Report: Arsenal to hijack Tottenham Hotspur bid for Breel Embolo
Arsenal make an offer for 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur target Breel Embolo, according to reports. Read more.

Liverpool's Sergi Canos: 'I want to stay at Brentford'
Liverpool winger Sergi Canos says that he hopes to extend his loan deal at Championship club Brentford. Read more.

Report: Atalanta to extend Alejandro Gomez deal
Atalanta BC are ready to offer striker Alejandro Gomez a new contract, according to reports. Read more.

Gateshead loan CJ Hamilton from Sheffield United
National League outfit Gateshead loan midfielder CJ Hamilton from Sheffield United until January 3. Read more.