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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Ben Gibson, Gareth Bale, Jason Denayer

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:

Jose Mourinho declares "game over" on pursuit of Gareth Bale
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes that Gareth Bale is certain to stay with Real Madrid and declares "game over" on his pursuit of the Welshman. Read more.

Gareth Bale plays down Real Madrid departure rumours
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale insists that he is "not listening" and "not reading" into speculation linking him with a departure from the Bernabeu. Read more.

Report: Manchester City defender Jason Denayer on Galatasaray radar
Manchester City defender Jason Denayer is believed to be a transfer target for former loan club Galatasaray, who reportedly want him on a permanent deal. Read more.

Report: Southampton earmark Ben Gibson as Virgil van Dijk replacement
Southampton are reportedly interested in Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson as a potential replacement for wantaway centre-back Virgil van Dijk. Read more.

Report: Harry Forrester on radar of several Championship, League One clubs
Out-of-favour Rangers midfielder Harry Forrester is rumoured to be a transfer target for Bolton Wanderers, Burton Albion and Charlton Athletic. Read more.

Report: Marc Muniesa on verge of move to Girona
Stoke City defender Marc Muniesa is reported to be on the verge of a move to newly-promoted La Liga club Girona. Read more.

Sheffield United make new bid for Blackburn Rovers defender Darragh Lenihan
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder reveals that the Blades have made a new bid for Blackburn Rovers defender Darragh Lenihan. Read more.

Report: Swansea City, Everton talks over Gylfi Sigurdsson break down
Talks between Everton and Swansea City over Gylfi Sigurdsson are reported to have broken down but are not off. Read more.

Report: Liverpool to reject Hannover offer to sign Ben Woodburn on loan
Liverpool are likely to turn down a request from Bundesliga club Hannover to take teenage winger Ben Woodburn on loan, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain drop interest in Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly no longer interested in Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez following the Ligue 1 club's signing of Neymar from Barcelona. Read more.

Report: Bruno Martins Indi to seal Stoke City move in next 24 hours
Bruno Martins Indi will fly to England on Wednesday to undergo a medical with Stoke City ahead of signing from Porto for around £7m, according to a report. Read more.

Switzerland defender Gaetano Berardi signs new Leeds United deal
Leeds United announce that Switzerland defender Gaetano Berardi has signed a new three-year contract to keep him at Elland Road until 2020. Read more.

Southampton announce Mario Lemina capture
Southampton confirm the arrival of midfielder Mario Lemina from Juventus. Read more.

Chelsea 'consider Djibril Sidibe move'
Chelsea reportedly line up a move for AS Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe after hitting a wall in their pursuit of Juventus defender Alex Sandro. Read more.

Watford 'lead Andre Gray race'
Watford lead the race to sign Burnley forward Andre Gray in this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'preparing third Ben Gibson bid'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly line up a third bid for Middlesbrough captain Ben Gibson as the Baggies look to seal a deal for the centre-back. Read more.

Burnley sign Adam Legzdins from Birmingham City
Burnley sign 30-year-old goalkeeper Adam Legzdins from Birmingham City on a three-year contract. Read more.

Monchi: 'Roma optimistic over Riyad Mahrez deal'
Roma sporting director Monchi says that he is "optimistic" of bringing Leicester City attacker Riyad Mahrez to the club this summer. Read more.

Stoke City's Giannelli Imbula agrees personal terms with AS Monaco?
Stoke City midfielder Giannelli Imbula reportedly agrees personal terms with Ligue 1 champions AS Monaco ahead of a potential move to France this summer. Read more.

Watford confirm Richarlison signing from Fluminense
Watford confirm the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian striker Richarlison from Fluminense in a deal thought to be worth around £11m. Read more.

Martin Keown: 'Alexis Sanchez should carry on with dignity and respect'
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown states that current Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez should see out the remainder of his contract with "dignity and respect". Read more.

Marseille eyeing move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen?
Ligue 1 side Marseille are eyeing a summer move for struggling Tottenham Hotspur forward Vincent Janssen, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Jonny Evans 'happy' at West Bromwich Albion despite Leicester City interest
Newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion captain Jonny Evans insists that he is happy at the club despite reported interest from Premier League rivals Leicester City. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'issue hands-off warning to Manchester United over Danny Rose'
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly not consider selling Danny Rose amid reports that Manchester United and Inter Milan have revived their interest in the left-back. Read more.

Barcelona directors 'touch down in England to discuss Philippe Coutinho deal'
Barcelona reportedly send club directors to England in the hope of striking a deal to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho. Read more.

Bournemouth duo 'in talks over permanent moves to Blackpool'
Bournemouth academy graduates Joe Quigley and Harry Cornick reportedly hold talks with Blackpool regarding permanent deals. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers 'interested in signing Leeds United striker Marcus Antonsson'
Blackburn Rovers are reportedly keeping tabs on Leeds United striker Marcus Antonsson. Read more.

Southampton 'not backing down on Virgil van Dijk sale stance'
Southampton reportedly insist that nothing has changed in regard to Virgil van Dijk's situation, despite the defender submitting a transfer request. Read more.

Leicester City complete signing of Coventry City's George Thomas
Leicester City confirm the signing of Coventry City's George Thomas on a three-year deal. Read more.

Arsenal 'put Thomas Lemar pursuit on hold until squad is trimmed'
Arsenal will reportedly pause their pursuit of AS Monaco star Thomas Lemar until they trim their 33-man squad. Read more.

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk 'would prefer Liverpool to Chelsea'
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk would reportedly prefer signing for Liverpool rather than Chelsea. Read more.

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