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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Alexandre Lacazette, Angel di Maria, Gianluigi Donnarumma

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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Lyon president: Arsenal "one or two days" from Alexandre Lacazette transfer
Jean-Michel Aulas confirms that Arsenal are close to finalising a club-record deal for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, which could be worth up to £44m. Read more.

Report: Inter Milan willing to offer £43m for Angel di Maria
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Angel di Maria is a £43m summer transfer target for Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti, according to a report. Read more.

AC Milan 'unwilling to increase Gianluigi Donnarumma wage offer'
Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly now considering remaining with AC Milan, but the Italian club will not budge on the £167,000-a-week contract initially offered to him. Read more.

Aston Villa 'to announce John Terry signing on Monday'
John Terry will officially join Aston Villa on Monday afternoon before jetting off to the Algarve to take part in the club's pre-season training camp. Read more.

Chelsea eyeing up audacious bid for rival midfielder Dele Alli?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli could be made the subject of a huge £80m bid by Chelsea, according to a report in the Spanish press. Read more.

Malaga forward Sandro Ramirez 'completes Everton move'
Everton are to announce the arrival of Sandro Ramirez from Malaga on Monday afternoon after agreeing personal terms with the player, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Aston Villa decline £5.3m bid from Sevilla for Jordan Amavi
A report claims that Sevilla have seen a £5.3m bid for Jordan Amavi declined by Aston Villa, with the Villans instead hoping for near double that amount. Read more.

Lyon chief: 'Alexandre Lacazette is not in London'
Alexandre Lacazette is not on the verge of joining Arsenal as the Gunners' offer of £39m has been knocked back, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas reveals. Read more.

Hector Bellerin agent 'working on Barcelona deal'
A report claims that Hector Bellerin will do whatever is required to rejoin Barcelona this summer, with his agent currently in negotiations with the Catalan giants. Read more.

Liverpool rebuff Paris Saint-Germain approach for Philippe Coutinho?
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly joined Barcelona in the race to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, but have been told that he will not be sold for less than £87m. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid consider Thomas Lemar swoop
A report claims that Real Madrid could move for AS Monaco attacker Thomas Lemar in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Roma 'beat Tottenham Hotspur to Juan Foyth'
A report claims that Roma beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signature of Estudiantes centre-back Juan Foyth as the Italians look to replace Antonio Rudiger. Read more.

Report: Saul Niguez's release clause set at £130m
A report claims that Saul Niguez's new nine-year contract with Atletico Madrid includes a release clause of £130m. Read more.

Brendan Rodgers: 'Moussa Dembele very content and happy'
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers insists that Moussa Dembele "is very content and happy" amid suggestions that the Frenchman will leave the club this summer. Read more.

Roma 'to reignite Nacho interest'
A report claims that Roma consider a fresh approach for Real Madrid's versatile defender Nacho in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Report: Barcelona consider Leonardo Bonucci move
A report claims that Barcelona consider a big-money move for Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Report: Manchester United want to keep Matteo Darmian
A report claims that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to keep Italian defender Matteo Darmian at the club this summer. Read more.

Riyad Mahrez 'closing on Arsenal move'
A report claims that Arsenal are close to sealing a deal for Leicester City's want away attacker Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Claudio Pizarro to leave Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann reveals that experienced forward Claudio Pizarro will leave the German club this summer. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion complete Jay Rodriguez signing
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez departs for West Bromwich Albion in a deal initially worth £12m, ending his five-year spell on the South Coast. Read more.

Huddersfield Town to wrap up deals for Isaiah Brown, Kasey Palmer?
Huddersfield Town have reportedly offered £8m to Chelsea for youngster Isaiah Brown, while Kasey Palmer is also wanted on loan for a second season. Read more.

Hakan Calhanoglu jets to Italy ahead of AC Milan medical
Hakan Calhanoglu confirms that he is on the brink of joining AC Milan from Bayer Leverkusen, with a medical said to be scheduled to take place in the next 24 hours or so. Read more.

Diego Costa 'poised for return to former club Atletico Madrid'
Diego Costa is reportedly still happy to join Atletico Madrid despite essentially writing off five months of his career, with a move close to being finalised. Read more.

Report: Stoke City considering bid for Brazilian striker Luan
A report claims that Brazilian striker Luan, valued by current club Gremio at around £18m, is a transfer target for Stoke City. Read more.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'to block Daniel Sturridge exit'
Daniel Sturridge is to remain at Liverpool next season because Jurgen Klopp is unwilling to splash out on a replacement, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to leave Arsenal on a free
A report claims that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will run down the final 12 months of his contract at Arsenal before leaving next summer. Read more.

Besiktas: 'Pepe deal far from complete'
Besiktas director of football operations Ali Naibi denies that his club are close to a deal for Portuguese centre-back Pepe. Read more.

Roque Mesa 'flying in for Swansea City medical'
A report claims that Swansea City hold off late interest from Atletico Madrid to seal the signing of Roque Mesa from Las Palmas. Read more.

Arsenal 'set Kieran Gibbs price at £8m'
A report claims that Arsenal will allow experienced left-back Kieran Gibbs to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer for £8m. Read more.

Dan Gosling signs new Bournemouth deal
English midfielder Dan Gosling signs a new four-year contract with Bournemouth, committing his future to the club until June 2021. Read more.

Manchester City 'prepare late Antonio Rudiger move'
A report claims that Manchester City will make a late move to convince Roma centre-back Antonio Rudiger to snub Chelsea. Read more.

Juventus, AC Milan 'target Swedish sensation Mattias Svanberg'
A report claims that Juventus and AC Milan are in a battle to sign Malmo midfielder Mattias Svanberg this summer. Read more.

West Ham United 'to launch £15m Andre Gray bid'
A report claims that Burnley forward Andre Gray is a £15m transfer target for West Ham United in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Report: Newcastle United eye Joe Hart
A report claims that Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez wants to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this summer. Read more.

Wayne Rooney 'could stay at Manchester United until 2019'
A report claims that Wayne Rooney is ready to stay at Manchester United until the end of the 2018-19 campaign, rather than seek a move this summer. Read more.

Newcastle United 'to move for Cedric Bakambu'
A report claims that Newcastle United will have to break their transfer record if they wish to sign Villarreal forward Cedric Bakambu this summer. Read more.

Leonardo Jardim 'has not spoken to Kylian Mbappe'
AS Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim claims that he has not held talks with in-demand forward Kylian Mbappe this summer. Read more.

Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic to sign big player'
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says that his club are closing on the signing of 'a big player with a substantial pedigree'. Read more.

Everton 'prepare Olivier Giroud offer'
A report claims that Everton will launch a £20m offer for Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud ahead of the 2017-18 campaign. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'wants Romelu Lukaku and Alvaro Morata' at Manchester United
A report claims that Manchester United want to sign both Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata and Everton's Romelu Lukaku in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

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