Transfer Live

• 9:45

  L'Equipe are reporting that former Liverpool and QPR striker Djibril Cisse has agreed terms which will see him return to his native France in the New Year. Cisse is currently on the books of Russian outfit Kuban Krasnodar, but is closing on a switch to Bastia.

• 9:24

  Reports from Serbia are suggesting that Stoke City are ready to sign Vladimir Stojkovic on a short-term contract after Asmir Begovic was ruled out for six weeks with a broken finger. Stojkovic is free agent after his contract with Partizan Belgrade expired and B92 are reporting that he would be more than happy to move to England. The former Wigan man would provide cover for Thomas Sorensen if a deal were to be completed.

• 8:32

  PAPER TALK

  For a full round-up of all the best stories from today’s tabloids and broadsheets, check out our updated Paper Talk feature, which includes the following transfer lines.

  • DAILY MIRROR: Brazilian midfielder Ramires says Chelsea should re-sign Nemanja Matic to help them win trophies this season.
  • DAILY STAR: Jackson Martinez has opened the door to a move to Arsenal or Chelsea by outlining his ambition to play in the Premier League.
  • DAILY MIRROR: Spurs midfielder Sandro has told Italian giants Inter Milan and Roma he does not want to quit North London for Serie A. 

• 8:07

   Another line from the Daily Mail is that Arsenal have been quoted a staggering £22million by Newcastle as they prepare a stunning move for Yohan Cabaye in the January transfer window. Arsene Wenger is thought to be after another creative talent in central midfield but they will be rivalled by Paris St Germain.

• 7:36

  Manchester United have been warned that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus will cost up to £40million, according to the Daily Mail. Reus had a £29.4m buy-out clause in his contract at the Bundesliga club, but it is understood the situation has changed since Bayern Munich activated a similar clause to snatch Mario Gotze last summer.

• 7:15

  There are plenty of interesting stories in this morning’s newspapers, with the Daily Mirror reporting that Hull City boss Steve Bruce is ready to make a record-breaking swoop for Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher. The Scotland international has fallen out of favour under Gus Poyet in recent weeks, with Jozy Altidore getting the nod instead.

• 6:44

  Good morning and welcome back to the Sky Sports Transfer Clockwatch. Stay with us throughout the day to keep up to date with all the latest news.

• 23:05

  That's it for today on the Sky Sports Transfer Clockwatch. Join us again from 7am on Friday morning for all the latest transfer news.

• 23:04

  Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is planning to strengthen his squad in January after a 2-0 home win over Queens Park Rangers tonight lifted his side back into the top six in the Championship.

  
  

  We will look at the transfer window, we will see what we can do in the transfer window and then look forward to the run in at the end of the season. We are just another club that is looking forward to January, when it comes to strengthening. We are no different to any other club.

• 22:28

  Reports this morning linked Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana with a £15million move to Manchester United in the January transfer window. However, after Lallana impressed in today's 3-0 win at Cardiff, manager Mauricio Pochettino says Southampton are under no pressure to sell and that the England international is happy at St Mary's.

• 21:36

  Blackpool assistant manager Alex Rae is anticipating a few changes to the squad in January, with players' loan deals set to expire. Rae confirmed the Championship club will be looking to bring new players in during the transfer window.

• 20:58

  Another Manchester United youngster currently out on loan is Jesse Lingard, who was sent off in Birmingham's 0-0 draw at Wigan today. However, Birmingham boss Lee Clark is hoping the forward will extend his loan at St Andrew's.

  
  

  He's been terrific for us but he'll pick up a three-match ban now and his loan will expire in the middle of that. I tried to put some earmuffs on the other day when I heard David Moyes talking about bringing some of his loan players back to Old Trafford. Hopefully I can persuade David that the best thing for Manchester United is that his development will be better served here.

• 20:06

  Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy is hoping his Manchester United counterpart David Moyes will let midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe extend his loan at Portman Road until the end of the season.

  
  

  I'm pleased with him. He's fitted in with us great. I want him to stay. I've spoken to David and that is what will happen barring an accident.

• 18:24

  After today's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea in the Premier League, Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has reiterated his intention to sign a striker in the January transfer window, with Michu injured and Wilfried Bony not yet at full fitness.

  
  

  I think we are a little short now, because we are talking about the injuries. It is not just two weeks, we are talking several weeks. We have a couple of important injuries for a longer time and that is why maybe we have to do something in January.