Transfer Talk Daily Update: Julian Draxler, Memphis Depay, James McCarthy

Julian 'no means no' Draxler watches on during the Champions League quarter-final between Wolfsburg and Real Madrid on April 6, 2016
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Paris Saint-Germain join race for Arsenal target Julian Draxler?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly step up their interest in Arsenal target Julian Draxler. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur join Everton in Memphis Depay race?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enter the race to sign Everton target Memphis Depay. Read more.

Celtic 'enter James McCarthy race'
Celtic reportedly join Crystal Palace and West Brom in the race to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy in January. Read more.

Report: Morgan Schneiderlin nears £24m switch to Everton
Everton have reportedly already opened talks with Manchester United over a £24m January move for Morgan Schneiderlin, while Memphis Depay could join on loan. Read more.

Arsenal 'in advanced discussions with Mesut Ozil over new deal'
A report claims that Mesut Ozil and Arsenal have reached an agreement over a new five-year deal worth £200,000 a week, while Francis Coquelin could also commit. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur considering move for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on Ross Barkley's situation at Everton, with the midfielder having just 18 months remaining on his existing deal. Read more.

Samson Siasia: 'John Obi Mikel ready to leave Chelsea'
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia says that John Obi Mikel has accepted that his future is away from Chelsea. Read more.

Arsenal given boost in bid to sign Julian Draxler?
Arsenal are reportedly given a boost in their bid to sign Julian Draxler, with it being claimed that Wolfsburg will now accept a reduced price. Read more.

Eric Dier attracting interest from Chelsea, Bayern Munich?
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring Eric Dier, with the versatile Tottenham Hotspur player said to be unhappy with his situation at White Hart Lane. Read more.

Chelsea midfielder Oscar closing in on transfer to Shanghai SIPG
Chelsea midfielder Oscar admits that he is nearing a reported £60m move to Shanghai SIPG. Read more.

Stoke City defender Bruno Martins Indi hugs a teammate during his side's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016
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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Chelsea17141235112443
2Liverpool17114241202137
3Manchester CityMan City17113336201636
4Arsenal17104338191934
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs1796229121733
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd178632417730
7Southampton176651716124
8West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom176562321223
9Everton176562121023
10Bournemouth176382328-521
11Stoke CityStoke175661924-521
12Watford176382129-821
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham175481931-1219
14Middlesbrough174671619-318
15Leicester CityLeicester174582329-617
16Burnley1752101628-1217
17Crystal Palace1743102832-415
18Sunderland1742111528-1314
19Swansea CitySwansea1733112037-1712
20Hull City1733111436-2212