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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Arturo Vidal, Raheem Sterling, Mario Balotelli

Sports Mole gathers all the transfer stories that have emerged over the past 24 hours.

Transfer rumours are beginning to take centre stage as we edge closer to July, when football clubs home and abroad can begin conducting their business.

Below, Sports Mole has rounded up all the transfer stories that have emerged over the past 24 hours.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Arsene Wenger responds to Arturo Vidal, Karim Benzema rumours
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refuses to confirm an interest in signing Arturo Vidal or Karim Benzema. Read more.

Report: Rafael Benitez to make Raheem Sterling his first signing at Real Madrid
Rafael Benitez reportedly plans to make want-away Liverpool ace Raheem Sterling his first signing as Real Madrid coach if he gets the job. Read more.

Report: Liverpool determined to sell Mario Balotelli
Liverpool are determined to sell Mario Balotelli despite comments from the striker's agent, according to reports. Read more.

Manchester United's Nani to be used as Nicolas Gaitan makeweight?
A Portuguese report claims that Benfica want Nani as part of their agreement to sell Nicolas Gaitan to Manchester United. Read more.

Manchester United keen on signing Nigel de Jong?
A report suggests that Nigel de Jong will join Manchester United this summer, unless his wage demands at San Siro are met. Read more.

Report: Burnley agree to sell Danny Ings to Tottenham Hotspur
A report claims that Burnley have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur over the £12m sale of Danny Ings this summer. Read more.

Iker Casillas welcomes David de Gea competition at Real Madrid
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has said that he would welcome the challenge provided by his compatriot David de Gea, should the Manchester United man join the club. Read more.

Report: Arsenal target Gerard Moreno
A report claims that Arsenal want to sign Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno this summer. Read more.

Report: Queens Park Rangers prepare Rickie Lambert bid
Queens Park Rangers will make a move for Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert if Charlie Austin leaves, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Atletico Madrid will not sell Antoine Griezmann
A report claims that Atletico Madrid will not sell Antoine Griezmann this summer, despite interest in the Frenchman. Read more.

Christian Atsu nears Bournemouth loan switch?
Newly-promoted Bournemouth are reportedly close to signing Chelsea winger Christian Atsu on a season-long loan basis. Read more.

Adam Federici joins Bournemouth
Former Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici joins Bournemouth on a three-year contract. Read more.

Derby County plan moves for Darren Bent, Tom Ince?
Darren Bent and Tom Ince are being targeted by Derby County following loan spells at the club, according to reports. Read more.

Graham Dorrans completes permanent Norwich City move
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans signs a permanent contract with Norwich City following a loan stint at Carrow Road. Read more.

Norwich City release four first-team players after promotion to Premier League
Norwich City release three out-of-contract players - Javier Garrido, Carlos Cuellar and Mark Bunn - and also mutually cancel Luciano Becchio's contract. Read more.

New Borussia Dortmund deal for Neven Subotic
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Neven Subotic signs a new two-year contract with the Bundesliga club. Read more.

Report: Villarreal demand Luciano Vietto's buy-out
A report claims that Villarreal will not sell Luciano Vietto this summer unless the Argentine's full release clause is met. Read more.

Hatem Ben Arfa to remain at Nice
Hatem Ben Arfa's five-year stay in the Premier League comes to an end, as Nice reveal that he will officially join the club this summer. Read more.

Martin Woods makes Shrewsbury Town switch
Shrewsbury Town sign midfielder Martin Woods from Ross County on a two-year contract. Read more.

James O'Connor pens Walsall contract extension
Walsall defender James O'Connor pens a new one-year deal with the League One club. Read more.

Ben Tomlinson completes Barnet move
Former Lincoln City attacker Ben Tomlinson signs a two-year contract with Conference champions Barnet. Read more.

Joey Barton, Rio Ferdinand among those released by Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers release six players, including Joey Barton and Rio Ferdinand, while new contracts have been offered to Alejandro Faurlin and Clint Hill. Read more.

Tom Champion completes Barnet switch
Former Cambridge United midfielder Tom Champion signs a two-year contract with newly-promoted Barnet. Read more.

Report: Swindon Town duo Massimo Luongo, Ben Gladwin to join Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly on the verge of signing 22-year-olds Massimo Luongo and Ben Gladwin from Swindon Town. Read more.

Michael Gash signs new Barnet deal
Barnet striker Michael Gash signs a new contract to remain with the Conference champions for another 12 months. Read more.

New Millwall deal for striker John Marquis
Millwall striker John Marquis commits his future to the club by signing a new 12-month deal. Read more.

Cambridge United sign Keith Keane
Former Preston North End midfielder Keith Keane signs a two-year contract with Cambridge United. Read more.

Mark Hughes makes Stevenage switch
New Stevenage boss Teddy Sheringham makes former Morecambe captain Mark Hughes his first signing. Read more.

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