Transfer Talk Daily Update: Cesc Fabregas, Kenedy, Lamine Kone

Cesc Fabregas #4 of Chelsea takes the ball in the first half against the New York Red Bulls during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 22, 2015
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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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Report: Roma step up pursuit for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
A report claims that Roma are willing to throw one of Radja Nainggolan or Antonio Rudiger into a deal to sign Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea on a permanent basis. Read more.

Chelsea youngster Kenedy returns early from Watford loan spell
Walter Mazzarri confirms that Chelsea youngster Kenedy has returned to his parent club after seeing an injury problem restrict him to just one appearance. Read more.

Jose Mourinho blocks Sam Johnstone's Wolverhampton Wanderers loan move?
A report claims that Jose Mourinho rejected Wolverhampton Wanderers' approach for keeper Sam Johnstone due to their treatment of fellow loanee Cameron Borthwick-Jackson. Read more.

Wolves consider move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ben Marshall?
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert is reportedly considering an approach for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ben Marshall. Read more.

Aston Villa to launch bid for Norwich City winger?
Aston Villa are reportedly ready to launch a bid for Norwich City winger Robbie Brady during the January transfer window. Read more.

West Ham United to trigger release clause for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone
West Ham United are reportedly considering whether to trigger the release clause of Sunderland defender Lamine Kone during the January transfer window. Read more.

Leicester City keen to sign Brazilian midfielder?
Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing Gremio midfielder Walace Souza Silva during the January transfer window. Read more.

Everton to bid for CSKA Moscow midfielder?
Everton are reportedly preparing a January bid for CSKA Moscow attacking midfielder Alan Dzagoev. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'I want to keep Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he wants to keep Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the club, despite reports linking the player with a move away from North London. Read more.

Aston Villa keen on Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone?
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone next month. Read more.

Pep Guardiola 'given £20m to replace Gael Clichy'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly given a budget of £20m to replace Gael Clichy in the January transfer window. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain eyeing James Rodriguez?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly keen to sign Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez in the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United 'want Edinson Cavani to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
Manchester United are reportedly planning a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani. Read more.

Report: Arsenal yet to open Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain contract talks
Arsenal have reportedly not opened contract talks with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, despite manager Arsene Wenger recently stating otherwise. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion captain Darren Fletcher in action during the Premier League match against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016
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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Chelsea17141235112443
2Liverpool16104240202034
3Arsenal16104237172034
4Manchester CityMan City16103334191533
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs1686227111630
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd178632417730
7West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom176562321223
8Everton166552120123
9Southampton165651415-121
10Bournemouth166372225-321
11Stoke CityStoke175661924-521
12Watford176382129-821
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham175481931-1219
14Middlesbrough174671619-318
15Leicester CityLeicester174582329-617
16Burnley165291526-1117
17Crystal Palace1743102832-415
18Sunderland1742111528-1314
19Swansea CitySwansea1733112037-1712
20Hull City1733111436-2212