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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Olivier Giroud, Pepe, Jonny Howson

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Giroud, Pepe, Howson
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Report: Wayne Rooney to rejoin boyhood club Everton this week
A report claims that Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will officially bring an end to his time with the club this week by rejoining Everton on a permanent deal. Read more.

Former Real Madrid defender Pepe joins Besiktas on free transfer
Pepe chooses Besiktas over Paris Saint-Germain by penning a three-year deal with the Turkish giants, a month after confirming his departure from Real Madrid. Read more.

Middlesbrough 'open talks with Norwich City midfielder Jonny Howson'
A report claims that Norwich City midfielder Jonny Howson looks likely to be on his way to Middlesbrough, with talks ongoing between the Championship clubs. Read more.

Ajax rule out selling key duo Kasper Dolberg, Amin Younes
"Kasper Dolberg and Amin Younes are not for sale", according to Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars. Read more.

Harry Redknapp targets "five or six" new signings after John Terry snub
Harry Redknapp intends to use the money that would have gone on John Terry's wages to sign up to half-a-squad of new players at Birmingham City. Read more.

Sheffield United have two Darragh Lenihan bids rejected?
Blackburn Rovers academy graduate Darragh Lenihan could reportedly be the subject of a third Sheffield United bid after they fell short with their first two attempts. Read more.

Chelsea target Vitolo heading to Atletico Madrid
Las Palmas chief Toni Cruz reveals that Atletico Madrid will loan Vitolo to the club until January once they finalise a move for the £35m-rated Sevilla attacker. Read more.

Report: Leicester City launch £20m bid for striker Troy Deeney
A report claims that Leicester City are determined to sign Troy Deeney from Watford and believe that they can get their top target for around £25m. Read more.

Report: Lionel Messi ready to sign new contract with Barcelona
Lionel Messi will reportedly end the uncertainty over his future by penning a four-year contract extension at Barcelona in the next fortnight. Read more.

Gareth Bale happy to remain at Real Madrid?
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is happy to remain at the La Liga giants this summer, regardless of whether they make any high-profile signings. Read more.

Chelsea loan out Kasey Palmer to Huddersfield Town
Chelsea allow midfielder Kasey Palmer to return to Huddersfield Town on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

Chelsea beat Manchester United to sign Ajax teenager Daishawn Redan?
Chelsea appear to have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign Ajax youngster Daishawn Redna after he was pictured holding a Blues shirt. Read more.

Crystal Palace to bid for Ajax defender Davinson Sanchez?
Crystal Palace reportedly decide to join the race to sign highly-rated Ajax defender Davinson Sanchez. Read more.

Nottingham Forest reject Burnley's bid for Britt Assombalonga?
Nottingham Forest reportedly turn down an offer of £8m from Burnley for striker Britt Assombalonga. Read more.

Leeds United defender Lewie Coyle loaned out to Fleetwood Town
Leeds United announce that they have allowed defender Lewie Coyle to move on loan to Fleetwood Town after handing him a three-year contract. Read more.

Southampton keen to sign Caen youngster Yann Karamoh?
Southampton are reportedly preparing to make an offer for Caen youngster Yann Karamoh, who has been labelled the 'new Kylian Mbappe' Read more.

Pep Guardiola confirms agreement for Barcelona youngster Eric Garcia
Manchester City are to sign Eric Garcia from Barcelona this summer after the teenage centre-back turned down the offer of a senior contract at Camp Nou. Read more.

Huddersfield Town bring in Tom Ince from Derby County
Huddersfield Town sign Tom Ince from Derby County on a three-year contract, with the option to extend it by a further 12 months. Read more.

Sunderland boss Simon Grayson to raid Everton for three players?
A report claims that Everton duo Tyias Browning and Brendan Galloway are to undergo medicals with Sunderland ahead of joining on loan. Read more.

Swansea City complete loan signing of Tammy Abraham from Chelsea
Chelsea hand young striker Tammy Abraham a new five-year contract before sending him out on loan to Swansea City for the season. Read more.

Burnley table £8m offer for Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga?
A report claims that Britt Assombalonga is wanted by Premier League club Burnley, who have tested Nottingham Forest's resolve with an opening £8m offer. Read more.

Nottingham Forest win race for Rangers midfielder Barrie McKay?
Rangers outcast Barrie McKay is to join Nottingham Forest from Rangers once completing a medical, according to a report. Read more.

Swansea City reach agreement with Las Palmas for Roque Mesa
Swansea City are to complete the £11m transfer of Roque Mesa on Wednesday after reaching an agreement with Las Palmas, the Spanish club's sporting director confirms. Read more.

Alexandre Lacazette 'undergoing Arsenal medical ahead of £52m move'
Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette is reportedly close to finalising a five-year deal with Arsenal after arriving at the club's London Colney HQ to undergo a medical. Read more.

Report: Rangers agree fee with Norwich City for Graham Dorrans
Rangers have reportedly been successful with a second approach for Graham Dorrans, seeing off competition from Sheffield Wednesday to land the Norwich City midfielder. Read more.

Chelsea 'desperate to finalise deal for full-back Alex Sandro'
Chelsea are reportedly keen to get a deal for Alex Sandro done and dusted, but must first persuade the player and then fend off competition from Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Report: Gianluigi Donnarumma agrees five-year AC Milan deal
A report claims that Gianluigi Donnarumma has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal to keep him at AC Milan for the next five years. Read more.

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff describes Naby Keita speculation as "boring"
RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff says that he is 'bored' of the transfer speculation surrounding Liverpool target Naby Keita. Read more.

Nottingham Forest, Queens Park Rangers keen on Wolves' Joe Mason?
Nottingham Forest and Queens Park Rangers are reportedly keen on Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Joe Mason. Read more.

Inter Milan 'eye Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen'
Inter Milan reportedly contact Chelsea regarding a move for defender Andreas Christensen. Read more.

Bayern Munich play down reports of interest in Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness plays down claims that the club will sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Report: Manchester United keen to sign Borussia Dortmund's Marc Bartra
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra. Read more.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'frustrated by lack of transfer business'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly frustrated with the club's lack of transfer activity this summer. Read more.

Sevilla confirm deal agreed for Vicente Iborra to join Leicester City
Sevilla announce that a deal has been agreed with Leicester City for the sale of Vicente Iborra. Read more.

Chelsea's Diego Costa 'holding up Romelu Lukaku move to frustrate Antonio Conte'
Diego Costa is reportedly intentionally making life difficult for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, delaying the club's move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku. Read more.

Kyle Naughton signs new three-year contract at Swansea City
Swansea City right-back Kyle Naughton pens a new three-year contract at the club. Read more.

Newcastle United announce arrival of new signing Florian Lejeune
Newcastle United announce the signing of Florian Lejeune from Eibar on a five-year deal. Read more.

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