Transfer Talk Update: Gonzalo Higuain, Raphael Varane, David de Gea

Following another busy day of transfer rumours and activity, Sports Mole has rounded up all the latest goings on in the mid-season window.

Sunday evening's headlines:

Gonzalo Higuain happy at Napoli
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain insists that he is "happy" at the Serie A club amid speculation over his future. Read more.

Raphael Varane "happy" at Real Madrid
Reported Manchester United and Chelsea target Raphael Varane says that he is "happy" at Real Madrid. Read more.

Real Madrid prepare record bid for David de Gea?
Real Madrid will reportedly offer Manchester United a record £50m for goalkeeper David de Gea. Read more.

Burnley striker Danny Ings: 'No developments on future'
Burnley frontman Danny Ings stresses that there is no fresh news regarding his contract situation at Turf Moor. Read more.

Jose Mourinho rules out Mohamed Salah exit
Jose Mourinho says that he cannot afford to let out-of-favour Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah leave the club in the mid-season window. Read more.

Napoli planning to keep Gokhan Inler
Reported Liverpool transfer target Gokhan Inler is not leaving Napoli this month, according to sporting director Riccardo Bigon. Read more.

Thierry Henry: 'Arsenal need a holding midfielder'
Thierry Henry believes that Arsenal are in desperate need of a holding midfielder if they want to win trophies. Read more.

Steve Bruce hints at new Hull City signings in wake of injury crisis
Hull City manager Steve Bruce hints at new signing in wake of a series of injuries to crucial squad members. Read more.

Gus Poyet: 'Jermain Defoe will be only arrival'
Gus Poyet claims that Jermain Defoe will be the only arrival at Sunderland this month. Read more.

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy quiet on Billy Sharp speculation
Mick McCarthy opts against discussing reports that Ipswich Town are looking to secure the services of Billy Sharp on loan from Leeds United. Read more.

Malky Mackay: 'Shaun Maloney move is off'
Wigan Athletic boss Malky Mackay reveals that Shaun Maloney's proposed move to Leicester City has fallen through. Read more.

Mattia Destro coy on Roma future
Mattia Destro remains tight-lipped on the speculation linking him with a loan move away from Roma in the mid-season transfer window. Read more.

Milan giants to battle for Stephane Mbia?
Sevilla midfielder Stephane Mbia is believed to be a summer transfer target for AC Milan and Inter Milan, according to a report. Read more.

Dietmar Hamann: 'Arsene Wenger should sign Lars and Sven Bender'
Dietmar Hamann urges Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to sign Lars and Sven Bender. Read more.

Report: West Bromwich Albion keen to sign Jonathas
West Bromwich Albion reportedly send scouts to watch Elche striker Jonathas ahead of a potential move to The Hawthorns. Read more.

Hatem Ben Arfa frustrated by blocked Nice move
Former Newcastle United winger Haten Ben Arfa accuses FIFA of trying to "create problems" by blocking his move to Nice. Read more.

Blackpool release Chris Eagles
Blackpool decide to release winger Chris Eagles following a two-month stint with the club. Read more.

Ronald Zubar in New York Red Bulls talks?
A report in France says that Ronald Zubar is in discussions to link up with MLS side New York Red Bulls. Read more.