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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Philippe Coutinho, Alberto Moreno, Luka Jovic

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho 'not keen on Manchester United move'
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho reportedly has little interest in securing a summer transfer to Manchester United. Read more.

Lazio close to signing Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno?
Lazio are reportedly close to finalising a deal for Alberto Moreno, who will leave Liverpool on a free transfer at the end of the season. Read more.

Barcelona prepare €50m for Luka Jovic?
Barcelona are reportedly ready to make a €50m (£43.28m) bid for Benfica forward Luka Jovic, who is currently on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt. Read more.

Uli Hoeness confirms Bayern Munich's spending plans
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness confirms that the German giants are planning a significant spending spree during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Atletico Madrid join race for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Read more.

Barcelona hold interest in AC Milan forward Andre Silva?
Barcelona reportedly hold an interest in signing AC Milan forward Andre Silva, who is currently on loan at Sevilla. Read more.

Manchester City discussing new deal with Vincent Kompany?
Manchester City are reportedly holding discussions with Vincent Kompany regarding a new contract for the club captain. Read more.

Manchester United 'confident of signing Jadon Sancho'
Manchester United reportedly remain confident that they will be able to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in the summer. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur 'told £30m for Said Benrahma'
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly told that it will cost £30m to complete the signing of Brentford winger Said Benrahma. Read more.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba: 'Real Madrid is the dream club'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba suggests that joining Real Madrid is 'the dream club' for any player. Read more.

Chelsea unlikely to sign Gonzalo Higuain on permanent deal?
Chelsea are reportedly unlikely to push through a permanent deal for Juventus loanee Gonzalo Higuain. Read more.

Arsenal to battle Manchester United for Roma defender Kostas Manolas?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to battle Manchester United for the signature of Roma defender Kostas Manolas. Read more.

Karim Benzema one of four players to leave Real Madrid this summer?
Karim Benzema is reportedly one of four players who could be allowed to leave Real Madrid during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Olivier Giroud pricing himself out of Chelsea exit?
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud may reportedly need to lower his wage demands in order to sign for a Ligue 1 club in the summer. Read more.

Loris Karius asks for Liverpool return?
Loris Karius reportedly requests an early return to Liverpool having failed to impress on loan at Besiktas. Read more.

Olivier Giroud 'frustrated' by lack of first-team football at Chelsea
The Blues are set to return to Japan. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'to beat Arsenal to Nicolas Pepe signing'
Bayern Munich reportedly submit a bid for Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe, who has also been strongly linked with Arsenal. Read more.

Manchester United, Manchester City 'to lose out in Federico Chiesa race'
Juventus reportedly lead the race to sign Fiorentina attacker Federico Chiesa, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Manchester City. Read more.

Manchester United face competition for Douglas Costa?
Manchester United will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for Juventus attacker Douglas Costa, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona 'submit £51.5m bid for Matthijs de Ligt'
Barcelona make a £51.5m offer for Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'closing on Saul Niguez deal'
Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to a report. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane 'determined to keep Marcelo'
Marcelo will reportedly remain at Real Madrid this summer following the return of Zinedine Zidane, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'handed Toby Alderweireld boost'
Centre-back Toby Alderweireld admits that he is unsure whether he will still be at Tottenham Hotspur next season. Read more.

Manchester United, Arsenal target Francisco Trincao 'addresses speculation'
Sporting Braga forward Francisco Trincao vows to remain focused amid suggestions that Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arsenal and Manchester United all want to sign him. Read more.

Agent: 'Adrien Rabiot yet to sign a contract'
The agent and mother of Adrien Rabiot insists that the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has not yet signed a contract with any club. Read more.

Manchester City 'eye Thomas Partey swoop'
Manchester City consider a summer swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, according to a report. Read more.

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