Transfer Talk Daily Update: Rafinha, Francesc Arnau, Ivan Rakitic

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

Friday morning's headlines:

Rafinha: 'I could leave Barcelona on loan' Rafinha concedes that he could leave Barcelona on loan in January if he struggles to secure regular football in the first half of the 2016-17 campaign. Read more.

Malaga: 'Door always open for Isco' Malaga sporting director Francesc Arnau says that his team will forever "leave the door open for Isco to return" to La Rosaleda. Read more.

Ivan Rakitic 'turned down Manchester United, Chelsea' A report claims that Manchester United and Chelsea both failed in bids to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic this summer. Read more.

Samir Nasri: 'My choice to join Sevilla' Manchester City attacker Samir Nasri insists that it was his own choice to leave the Etihad for Sevilla on transfer deadline day. Read more.

Danny Simpson extends Leicester City contract until 2019 Leicester City right-back Danny Simpson signs a new contract with the Premier League champions which will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2019. Read more.

Report: Crystal Palace to sign Jonathan Benteke on free transfer Crystal Palace are reportedly interesting in signing Christian Benteke's brother, Jonathan Benteke, on a free transfer. Read more.

Asamoah Gyan joins United Arab Emirates club Al Ahli on loan Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan seals a season-long loan to United Arab Emirates side Al Ahli, just a few days after his reported move to Reading FC fell through. Read more.

Ronaldo Vieira pens new three-year deal at Leeds United Leeds United teenager Ronaldo Vieira signs a new three-year contract at Elland Road, while his twin brother Romario, in the club's academy, pens a one-year extension. Read more.

Yann M'Vila 'heartbroken' after failing to seal Sunderland move Yann M'Vila says that he has been left 'heartbroken' after failing to land a permanent move to Sunderland. Read more.

Barcelona want Munir El Haddadi to return after Valencia loan Barcelona insist that they want Munir El Haddadi to return to the club at the end of his season-long loan at Valencia. Read more.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge 'offered to Arsenal on deadline day' Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge was reportedly offered to Arsenal on loan by his agents on the final day of the summer transfer window. Read more.