Transfer news and football gossip: Aaron Ramsey could leave Arsenal in January, Marko Arnautovic told he can leave West Ham, Rafa Benitez gives Newcastle ultimatum

Here are the top biggest transfer stories and latest football headlines from Wednesday’s papers and online…

Aaron Ramsey could be allowed to join Juventus in this transfer window if Arsenal can sign Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez and Real Madrid ace James Rodriguez on loan. (The Independent)

However, reports claim the deal to sign 25-year-old Suarez has broken down because the Gunners could not agree to a future permanent deal with Barcelona. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United will NOT allow Eric Bailly to move to Arsenal, who were keen on signing the defender on loan for the remainder of the season with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer. (Daily Mail) 

Chelsea face a race against time to complete a loan deal for striker Gonzalo Higuain, with the club hoping to land the Argentine in time for his to play against Tottenham in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Thursday. (Daily Mail)

Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United at the end of the season, unless the club make the two signings he asked for at the start of this transfer window. (Daily Telegraph)

The Magpies have reportedly made move to sign 23-year-old Portugal winger Gelson Martins on loan from Atletico Madrid. (AS)

West Ham have told Marko Arnautovic he can leave the club in the summer transfer window if they receive an acceptable bid for the Austrian forward. (Daily Telegraph)

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants to sign Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj, 24, casting doubt on Cesar Azpilicueta’s future at the club. (Daily Mirror) 

Manchester United will battle Tottenham for the signing of PSV Eindhoven’s 21-year-old winger Steven Bergwijn. (The Sun)

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye is a target for Paris Saint-Germain. (L’Equipe)

The Toffees have put a £40m price tag on the Senegalese star to fund the signing of a new striker. (Daily Mirror)

Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has agreed to join Marseille from fellow Ligue 1 side Nice on a six-month contract. (L’Equipe)

Real Madrid are lining up a £90m summer move for Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala. (The Sun)