Welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog on Friday, July 17.
With pre-season well underway, football clubs home and abroad continue to work behind the scenes to recruit new additions.
Plenty of clubs have already spent big in this window, but with more than six weeks left to go until business must be concluded, there's a lot of time for more cash to change hands.
We will update you with all the latest developments as they happen.
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
Good morning all! What do you make of the transfer window? Are you happy with the business that your club has done so far? The biggest stories that we've witnessed at this stage of the window have been Raheem Sterling's switch to Manchester City and the arrival of Bastian Schweinsteiger at Manchester United. The long-running saga involving David de Gea and Real Madrid continues to rumble on, but we'll get a conclusion one way or another by September 1.
Until then, let's focus on some other rumours floating about. Everton are reportedly considering an £8m bid for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans, but not according to manager Roberto Martinez! The Spaniard told the Liverpool Echo in Singapore this morning that there is no truth in the reports.
It appears as though Arsenal's pursuit of Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is hotting up. The latest reports claim that the Premier League outfit are preparing to launch a £40m bid for the France international.
© Getty Images
Rickie Lambert's Liverpool future remains uncertain. With Christian Benteke heavily tipped to join the Reds, there have been suggestions that Lambert will leave his boyhood club this summer. According to The Mirror, West Bromwich Albion are hoping to lure the forward to The Hawthorns.
Staying in the Premier League, let's turn our attention to Tottenham Hotspur. Newspaper reports have claimed that the North London outfit are considering an £8m bid for Chelsea outcast Victor Moses. The Nigerian spent last season on loan at Stoke City.
What's going on across the waters then? Well, in Italy, the agent of Fiorentina defender Stevan Savic has revealed that his client is eager to move to AC Milan. The player has also been linked to Manchester United and Atletico Madrid in the past. Watch this space!
Manchester United have been pretty active over the past week, but the proposed signing of Sergio Ramos appears to be no closer to completion. Los Blancos boss Rafael Benitez has had his say on things, describing the Spanish centre-back as an "enormous professional". Find out what else Benitez had to say right here.
Barcelona have been active of late, too, bringing in Arda Turan from Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old is not eligible to play until the New Year, however, and Barca presidential candidate Josep Maria Bartomeu admits that a loan spell until then could beckon.
Well it seems as though you can't mention Sergio Ramos without the David de Gea transfer speculation following in close pursuit. Mr. Benitez was inevitably asked about the Spanish shot-stopper during his latest press-conference, but he refused to give anything away.
© Getty Images
There has been some strong speculation linking Manchester United defender Jonny Evans with a switch to Everton in recent days, but Toffees boss Roberto Martinez has effectively ruled out a move for the Northern Irishman.
BREAKING NEWS! Reports suggest that Everton have this morning rejected a £20m bid from Chelsea for defender John Stones. More on that to follow.
Here's a little more on that big breaking news story which is continuing to develop this morning concerning this man
© Getty Images
Manchester United may have already brought in four new faces this summer, but manager Louis van Gaal has insisted that spending has not yet finished.
Do Arsenal need a new striker for a Premier League title push? They have been linked with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Arsene Wenger has had his say on the possible move. More here.
DONE DEAL! After securing the impressive capture of Stewart Downing last night, Middlesbrough fans will be even more delighted to know that they have secured the re-signing of a Chelsea player on loan.
I apologise to anyone who clicked that and expected to see a picture of Patrick Bamford. Got ya!
Following on from the news that Chelsea are seemingly keen to sign John Stones, Everton manager Roberto Martinez has denied speculation that midfielder James McCarthy could be on his way. Quotes here.
Charlton Athletic supporters might be hoping that teenage defender Joe Gomez will be loaned back to them after Liverpool swooped to sign him this summer. Unfortunately, Addicks fans, Brendan Rodgers doesn't think that will happen.
After starting less than a quarter of Chelsea's Premier League games in his debut Premier League season, could Filipe Luis be heading back to Atletico Madrid? The Spanish club's president certainly seems to think so.
© Getty Images
© Getty Images
Staying in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Kiko Casilla from Espanyol. Does that mean that they don't need to sign David de Gea this summer? Manchester United fans will certainly hope so.
BREAKING! Ajax announce that they have signed Yaya Sanogo on loan. Developing story this way.
John Stones says that he doesn't want to leave Everton this summer. Earlier today, Chelsea were linked with a £20m bid for the Englishman.
BREAKING! Just days after making a heartfelt commitment to Aston Vila, it seems that Fabian Delph will now join Manchester City. Read the full story here.
This is what Delph said a few days ago: "I'm not leaving. I'm staying at the football club and I can't wait for the start of the season and captaining this great football club." Hmmmmmmm.
© AFP
© AFP
So, it looks like Aston Villa could be losing two of their best players this summer. Belgian striker Christian Benteke has now reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool ahead of his £32.5m move to Anfield.
Edin Dzeko has been strongly linked with a move away from Manchester City this summer and now Roma captain Francesco Totti has said that he would be happy if the Bosnian arrived at the Stadio Olimpico.
West Bromwich Albion have terminated the contract of striker Georgios Samaras by mutual consent. The Greek international joined the Baggies on a two-year deal from Celtic last summer, but failed to find the back of the net.
Rochdale midfielder Matt Lund has signed a one-year contract extension with the League One club. The 24-year-old's new deal at Spotland Stadium is due to expire in summer 2017.
Championship club Huddersfield Town have signed Jordy Hiwula from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Terriers.
Roma have reportedly set their sights on Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has rejected the chance of returning to Fiorentina on loan, but he is believed to be in talks with the Giallorossi, after being left out of Chelsea's pre-season tour.
Jonathan Woodgate had been expected to end his playing career this summer, but the former England international has decided to keep playing and has agreed a new one-year deal with Middlesbrough.
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Reports from Germany suggest that the Gunners are planning to bid £30m in order to sign the Gabon international.
Angelo Ogbonna has already completed a move to West Ham this summer, and according to reports in Italy, he could be joined in East London by his international teammate Andrea Ranocchia.
DONE DEAL! Manchester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Fabian Delph. It appeared as though the England international would stay at Aston Villa, after turning town the Citizens last week, but he has had another change of heart and will be playing at the Etihad when the new season starts next month.
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to lose David de Gea for free next summer, instead of selling the goalkeeper to Real Madrid. However, it is believed that they will do business with the La Liga giants, if Sergio Ramos is included in a swap deal.
Newly-signed Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph has been speaking about his departure from Aston Villa, describing it as the "hardest decision" he has ever made.
© Getty Images
© Getty Images
One player who won't be going anywhere is Birmingham City's Clayton Donaldson, as he has just penned a contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2018.
OFFICIAL: We're delighted to announce that Clayton Donaldson has signed a contract extension until 30 June 2018 #BCFC pic.twitter.com/FmTiefDKDS
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 17, 2015
Stoke City have already been active in the transfer market this summer, but it looks like there could be more new arrivals at the Britannia, as the Potters are being linked with Dynamo Kiev striker Andriy Yarmolenko.
DONE DEAL! Peru international Cristian Benavente is swapping the Bernabeu for Stadium MK. The winger joins League One's MK Dons from Real Madrid on a two-year contract.
Arsenal's Hector Bellerin has been linked with a move elsewhere this summer. However, having proved himself as a regular starter last season, the Gunners have signed him to a long-term contract extension.
Hull City winger Robbie Brady has been attracting interest from Norwich City this summer, and manager Steve Bruce has admitted that he is expecting the Irishman to leave the club before the transfer window closes.
Bournemouth have been gradually strengthening their squad as they prepare for life in the top flight. However, with Callum Wilson being linked with a move to Aston Villa, it appears that Glenn Murray could be heading to Dean Court.
© Getty Images
© Getty Images
Christian Benteke will reportedly undergo a medical with Liverpool on Monday. That means Danny Ings could be under pressure for a place in Brendan Rodgers's starting lineup, but the former Burnley man insists that he would relish the competition.
Chelsea were recently reported to hold an interest in the £22m signature of Barcelona winger Pedro. According to a fresh report this evening, Manchester United may now be looking at rivalling the Blues for the Spaniard's signature this summer.
Jose Mourinho's side have also been linked with a £20m bid for Everton defender John Stones. Some sections of the press today reported that an opening bid has been rejected by the Toffees. This evening a report from The Express has suggested that Chelsea could be prepared to pay over £30m in order to secure the centre-back's services.
We've been hearing plenty about the future of Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke today. For those wanting to know a little more about his reported move to Liverpool, one report in the press suggests that the frontman could undergo a medical at the club on Monday.
One more story before we head off this evening. According to a report in Italy, it appears as though Manchester United are looking to push home with the capture of Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero, who is currently a free agent having left Sampdoria. More on that here.
That is it from us this evening, but please do join us again tomorrow as we bring you the latest news and transfer gossip as it breaks!
