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Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and gossip from overnight.

The start of the new football season is a matter of days away and there is plenty of news and speculation doing the rounds as clubs get their squads in place for the big kickoff.

Here, Sports Mole has rounded up all the transfer stories that have emerged overnight.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Report: Manchester City edge closer to Kevin De Bruyne deal
Wolfsburg reportedly put a £50m price tag on Kevin De Bruyne as Manchester City edge nearer a deal for the midfielder. Read more.

Manchester United 'make two £100m bids for Gareth Bale'
Manchester United make two bids in excess of £100m for Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.

Rafael confirms Manchester United exit on Twitter
The Brazilian writes an emotional farewell to Manchester United after an eight-year association with the club. Read more.

Arsenal to beat AC Milan to Alessio Romagnoli signing?
Arsenal have entered pole position to sign Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli, according to a report. Read more.

Rafael Benitez pleased with Real Madrid goalkeepers
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claims that he is happy with the goalkeepers that he currently has to choose from. Read more.

Nottingham Forest to re-sign Gary Gardner from Aston Villa?
Nottingham Forest are hoping to sign Gary Gardner on loan from Aston Villa for a second time, according to a report. Read more.

Report: West Ham United struggle to complete Raul Jimenez deal
Raul Jimenez may be blocked from joining West Ham United by strict Home Office guidelines, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Jonathan Douglas close to joining Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town are reportedly on the verge of signing Brentford midfielder Jonathan Douglas. Read more.

Steve Bruce: 'I don't want to sell Abel Hernandez'
Hull City boss Steve Bruce insists that he wants to keep Abel Hernandez at the club for the new season. Read more.

Chelsea ready to bid for Danny Rose?
Chelsea are reportedly keen to strengthen their defence with the signing of Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose. Read more.

Bobby Zamora returns to Brighton & Hove Albion
Former England international Bobby Zamora returns to Brighton & Hove Albion on a one-year deal. Read more.

Mathias Pogba joins Partick Thistle
Guinea international Mathias Pogba signs a one-year deal with Scottish Premier League outfit Partick Thistle. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino rules out Roberto Soldado exit
Mauricio Pochettino insists that Spain international Roberto Soldado will not be leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Read more.

Juventus rule out move for Oscar
Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta says that the club will never sign Chelsea midfielder Oscar. Read more.

Adam Le Fondre joins Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan
Cardiff City striker Adam Le Fondre completes a season-long loan move to Championship rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Rafael completes Lyon switch
Brazilian full-back Rafael da Silva joins Lyon from Manchester United on a four-year contract. Read more.

Gonzalo Higuain rejects Napoli contract extension
Gonzalo Higuain's agent says that the striker has rejected the offer of a one-year contract extension from Napoli. Read more.

Elseid Hysaj completes Napoli move
Albania international Elseid Hysaj joins Napoli on a five-year contract from Serie A rivals Empoli. Read more.

Chelsea youngster Todd Kane pens contract extension
Chelsea full-back Todd Kane commits his future to the Blues by signing a new three-year contract with the club. Read more.

Pep Guardiola backs Bastian Schweinsteiger to succeed at Manchester United
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola believes that Bastian Schweinsteiger will be a big success in England should he keep injury free. Read more.

Deportivo La Coruna bring in Faycal Fajr from Elche
Moroccan midfielder Faycal Fajr joins Deportivo La Coruna from Elche on a three-year deal. Read more.

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