ESPNsoccernet's On the Move transfer blog is where you will find a hearty round-up of all the rumours and signings during the January transfer window. Get your teeth into the below to find out which player(s) your side are being linked with today.

Is Frank Lampard to Manchester United the strangest transfer rumour of the window so far? © Getty Images

22.00 THAT'S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS! And with that potential Rooney bombshell I'll bid you all a goodnight. On the Move will be up and running again first thing tomorrow morning. In the meantime, let your dreams be of sensational transfer rumours, and let some of them actually happen. As a sidenote, Jordan Rhodes scored FIVE for Huddersfield tonight, with a rumoured eight Premier League scouts in attendance.

21.40 ROONEY LATEST The talk on Twitter is that Manchester United will be releasing a statement imminently to deny the story set to run in The Independent tomorrow.

21.24 DONE DEALS Sunderland defender John Egan has joined Crystal Palace on a short-term loan deal. Palace have also snaffled up Norwich striker Chris Martin and Doncaster Rovers' Mustapha Dumbuya on loan.

21.00 TWITTER TALK Some BIG Wayne Rooney speculation expected in tomorrow's Indepedent. The suggestion on Twitter is that they're running a story claiming Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to let Rooney leave the club. I can absolutely guarantee more on that tomorrow.

20.34 Here's Michael Ballack on his decision to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. "I signed on here for two years and it was clear for both parties from the very beginning that it was only planned for this period of time. I then intended to do something different. I am not going to give up playing altogether. I have never said that. I still have six more months to consider my situation and I will do that without any pressure.''

19.54 ESPN.com are reporting that Bolton have made a formal offer for New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream. Here's a line from Leander Schaerlaeckens' article. "The sides are close to an agreement, with the transfer fee likely worth somewhere between $2.5 million and $3 million, according to a source close to negotiations. Incentives for game appearances could inflate the final value of the deal."

19.23 Nice bit of research from the folks at Vital Football, who've worked out that Carlos Tevez would be a mile closer to his family in Buenos Aires if he does indeed join AC Milan. That's worked out based on flights from Manchester MAN and Milan MXP to Argentina. Brilliant work.

18.52 Manchester United youngsters Michael Keane and John Cofie have reportedly agreed loan deals with Belgian side Antwerp. The two clubs have fostered a strong relationship over the years, and Antwerp have previously benefitted from the loan services of Jonny Evans, John O'Shea, Lee Martin and Darron Gibson, amongst others.

18.27 Vagner Love's agent has revealed his player's anger at CSKA Moscow turning down a 10 million euros offer from Flamengo. “We were upset," Evandro Ferreira said. "They promised they would facilitate the deal, but they placed a high price tag." CSKA said the offer was "inadequate".

17.50 Werder Bremen's Claudio Pizarro says there is "no rush'' for him to make up his mind about his future. The striker has six months left on his current deal, and has been linked to a host of Europe's top clubs. "Sooner or later, an offer will come and I will take my time to consider it," he said.

17.23 Martin Jol on QPR's reported bid for Andrew Johnson: "What's the point for us, for Fulham, for my club to sell a player for that sort of money? To get somebody will cost a lot more money so for me there is no problem. He is still under contract so we have to wait and see. Of course, if somebody wants him they have to pay a good transfer fee so we can buy another good player."

17.04 Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been talking about in-form Newcastle striker Demba Ba. Redknapp has said: "They say there's a release clause in his contract, that's what we all hear."

16.51 Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Michael Ballack will leave the club at the end of the season, with a move abroad likely for the former German international. Read the full story here.

16.36 Sky Sports are reporting that Fulham have rejected a bid from QPR for striker Andrew Johnson.

16.22 GMT Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that Michael Ballack will be released when his contract expires this summer: "When we signed Ballack in 2010, it was clear that we would go our separate ways after two years."

16.12 GMT DONE DEAL: Hibernian have secured the services of Wolves striker Leigh Griffiths until the end of the season.

16.03 GMT Blackburn boss Steve Kean admits he may be forced to cash-in on Junior Hoilett, one of the few impressive performers for Rovers this season. Hoilett is out of contract in the summer and available on a free transfer.

"If there is a bid that comes in then we would obviously have to consider that, and the fact that he hadn't signed [a new deal]. But no bids have come in," Kean said.

15.55 GMT Reports from France suggesting Marseille have rejected the chance to sign either Vincenzo Iaquinta or Luca Toni, who Juventus are keen to offload.

15.48 GMT Karabükspor have confirmed the signing of DR Congo defender Larrys Mabiala on a two-and-a-half year deal from Nice.

15.39 GMT TWITTER TALK: Arsenal have made an official bid for Anderlecht's Argentinean forward Matias Suarez.

15.23 GMT Roy Hodgson on West Brom's transfer targets or lackthereof: `We are all in agreement that if people were out there that would really help us, and we could get them at a normal and not a January-inflated price, the club would be keen to do something."

15.01 GMT Some of the stuff that comes out of Harry Redknapp's mouth is just absolute gold dust. When questioned about Spurs' reported interest in Ganso, he produced another fine titibit: "Ganso? I have never heard of him. I don't know him, where does he play? What position?" FULL STORY

14.48 GMT The LA galaxy off-season migration to Europe has continued with 2011 MLS Defender of the Year Omar Gonzalez on the verge of joining Bundesliga strugglers Nurnberg.

14.36 GMT FC Zurich frontman Admir Mehmedi has joined Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kiev, with the 20-year-old signing on until 2016.

14.28 GMT Austria striker Martin Harnik has penned a new four-year contract with Stuttgart.

14.13 GMT Loads of comments still coming in, keep up the good work! Most people suggesting players they would like their teams to sign, and for abdullah that team Chelsea:

"I think Chelsea should sign Ganso and the Villarreal defender Musacchio. Ganso will offer creativity and defence-splitting passes while Musacchio is wonderful young centre-back."

14.01 GMT Not a player transfer this one, but a departure from Blackburn Rovers nonetheless as assistant manager Paul Clement has left the club and is expected to join Carlo Ancelotti at PSG.

13.47 GMT Fulham manager Martin Jol is reportedly weighing up a bid for Ajax midfielder Eyong Enoh.

13.31 GMT German Denis' agent expects Atalanta to take up their option to sign the striker, who is the leading scorer in Serie A this season, on a permanent basis: "He’s settled in well at Atalanta. He’s having a great season and Atalanta have faith in him. I think the club will move to sign him outright in June.”

13.16 GMT Maicon will not be leaving Inter Milan for Paris Saint-Germain, according to his agent: "Maicon is and will continue to be an Inter player as he wants to win more honours in this jersey. I can categorically exclude any transfer negotiations with any clubs, there is no contact with Paris SG or with anyone else."

13.02 GMT Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has said he believes Kaka will stay at the Bernabeu until at least the end of the season.

12.55 GMT Amid suggestions QPR have lodged a £5 million bid for Blackburn's Christopher Samba, ESPNsoccernet understands there are concerns manager Steve Kean may not be able to reinvest the funds received from sales. Read the full story here.

12.22 GMT DONE DEAL: Thierry Henry is back at Arsenal.

12.09 GMT Sochaux are keen to bring Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu to Ligue 1 and will return with a second bid having already seen a €600,000 offer for him rejected.

"We are interested in bringing Maurice Edu to Sochaux," assistant coach Stephane Gilli said. "We have two or three other targets, but it's fair to say Edu is our number one target for the midfield position."

11.58 GMT It's being widely reported that Thierry Henry has completed his return to Arsenal on loan from New York Red Bulls, though there is no official confirmation yet from the Gunners. FULL STORY

11.43 GMT The agent of Vasco da Gama midfielder Romulo says Inter Milan are monitoring his client: "Inter really like him. He is one the players they are closely monitoring. There has not been official contact yet, though. There's no guarantee that he will be on the move in January. A summer transfer seems more likely at the moment. Vasco's asking price could prove to be a problem. They want €6-7 million for Romulo and not every team can afford that."

11.31 GMT Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill insists he has had no contact from Arsenal over versatile midfielder Kieran Richardson. FULL STORY

11.19 GMT Keep the comments coming in folks, among those proffering their opinions so far is Mujtaba tariq - outlining his transfer plans for Arsenal:

"I think Arsenal should sign Vertonghen (Ajax) as he can fit anywhere in the back four and Nuri Sahin is a perfect player for Arsenal if he isnt settled in spain. Ramsey and Sahin / Arteta and Wilshere fight for a place in midfield.. And he was sold just around €10mil so within range."

11.06 GMT The latest on Gary Cahill's proposed move to Chelsea from Bolton here from Owen Coyle: "There's a chance the deal can be concluded by the end of the week."

Let's hope so, transfers dragging out is one of our pet peeves here at ESPNsoccernet Towers

10.57 GMT Guinea midfielder Sadio Diallo will swap Bastia for Rennes at the end of the season after the wo clubs agreed a € 4 million fee for the promising 21-year old.

10.42 GMT Arjen Robben has told Kicker that he is keen to extend his Bayern Munich contract. The Flying Dutchman said: "I feel very happy here and I have a great relationship with people here. At the moment, I cannot see any reason why I should leave. It [a new deal] will certainly be discussed in the coming months."

10.28 GMT Reports in Italy suggest that Juventus are prepared to sell a 50% share (right arm, right leg?) in defender Frederik Sorensen this January, but only if a club stumps up €3m for the privilege.

10.15 GMT We'd like to hear your comments on all of today's rumours and feel free to add any that you might have heard. You can contribute using the tool below, which is exactly what ToyboyTim (nice name) has done:

"I had to laugh so hard reading about Redknapp's interest in Ganso (and to an extent Cahill). Little bit overambitious, isnt it? Half of a (half) decent season doesn't give you the right to play with the big boys! hahaha, still cant stop laughing"

10.09 GMT L'Equipe is reporting that Lille will reject Fenerbahce's €12 million offer for Moussa Sow as they do not have enough time to find an adequate replacement and the player himself would prefer to move to the Premier League.

09.56 GMT Man City boss Roberto Mancini is desperate to bring in more players during the January transfer window in order to bolster the club's Premier League title hopes. FULL STORY

09.42 GMT I wonder if any of us saw this coming: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed reports linking him with a shock swoop for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard in the January transfer window. FULL STORY

09.30 GMT Harry Redknapp is aiming to make two big name signings in January to boost his side's Premier League title hopes and is reportedly interested in a move for Santos starlet Ganso. FULL STORY.

09.22 GMTBolton manager Owen Coyle has revealed that Tottenham's unwillingness to meet the asking price for Gary Cahill means Chelsea are still in pole position to sign the defender. FULL STORY.

09.14 GMT A report in AS claims Real Madrid have snubbed an offer from PSG for Karim Benzema, while his Los Blancos team-mate Kaka has himself snubbed an approach from the Parisians' boss Carlo Ancelotti.

09.03 GMT Spanish daily Sport says Manchester United scout Martin Ferguson was at Barcelona v Osasuna to run the rule over highly-rated Catalans winger Isaac Cuenca.

08.55 GMT Borussia Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke is quoted in Bild as saying "the door will always be open to Nuri [Sahin]" amid reports that last season's Bundesliga champions want to re-sign the midfielder, who has struggled to settle at Real Madrid since moving last summer.

08.47 Our final stop in Italy for now takes us to Juventus and unhappy winger Milos Krasic, whose agent says there are a plethora of clubs interested in the Serbian. He said: "It’s true that he hasn’t played a lot in the last few months, but there are teams such as Chelsea, Inter, Tottenham and Fenerbahce, as well as three Russian sides I can’t name, who are following him and want him on loan." Sounds like textbook agent exaggeration to us.

08.34 GMT Staying in Serie A and Inter Milan have denied that they discussed the use of Wesley Sneijder as a makeweight in talks with Man City about Carlos Tevez on Thursday. Technical director Marco Branca assured fans: “In no way, and entirely down to our own wishes, did we discuss Sneijder in today’s meeting in London with Manchester City directors.”

08.28 GMT Time to have a sweep around Europe and Italy is our first destination. In-demand Palermo defender Federico Balzaretti has been tipped to join PSG in the summer by former Rosanero sporting director Rino Foschi, who said: “I would advise Napoli to sign him, but I think that he’s already agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain. They already wanted him last summer and I do believe that he will head for Paris at the end of the present campaign.”

08.16 GMT Time now for a quick scan around the English press to see if any newspapers have matched the sheer improbability of the Lampard to United story:

Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/index.html: Sir Alex wants Frank Lampard and the midfielder wants to swap Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford; Tottenham have joined Chelsea in the race for wantaway Juventus winger Milos Krasic; Celtic want QPR striker Jay Bothroyd and the Rs want Fulham's Andrew Johnson to replace him.

Daily Mirror http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/: Harry Redknapp wants to sign Blackburn pair Chris Samba and Junior Hoilett, and sell Vedran Corluka to West Ham; QPR want Wayne Bridge on loan from Man City for the rest of the season; Wolves and West Brom are chasing Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

The Sunhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/: Alan Smith has been talking of his unhappiness at not playing at Newcastle; Chelsea are still leading the race to sign Gary Cahill despite the transfer hitting a stumbling block over wages; Federico Macheda is considering his long-term future at Man Utd; Liverpool and Man City are running the rule over highly-rated young Birmingham winger Nathan Redmond.

08.08 GMT We will quickly kick things off with the most outrageous transfer rumour we have read this morning. Top marks for imagination go to the Daily Mail for their story that Sir Alex Ferguson wants to take Frank Lampard to Man Utd, and that the Chelsea midfielder wants to go. We're ready to be proved wrong on this, but surely not....

08.00 GMT Bonjour, guten morgen, buenos dias and hello to all. It's Friday, which means clubs will probably be frantically working to get their January signings in before the weekend...okay, let's face it - most of them will wait until deadline day before chaotically attempting to put pen to paper at the 11th hour. But anyway, let's plough on.