Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - August 12 - as it happened

Good morning and welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog on Tuesday, August 12.

It was Premier League champions Manchester City that were the big spenders yesterday, but who will take over that mantle today?

Rest assured, we will have all the big deals, speculation and rumours covered right here throughout the day. Stay tuned.

2.00amThat's it from Sports Mole's transfer live blog for now. Rejoin us from 9am tomorrow morning for all of the latest completed deals and speculation from across the world. Until then...

1.58amA big one to finish the night of with, and it seems that Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Ajax defender Daley Blind. Reports claim that Old Trafford bosses are growing increasingly confident of signing the Netherlands international after Tuesday's negotiations.

1.38amFormer Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has been confirmed as the new manager of Argentina. Alejandro Sabella resigned from the post after guiding them to the World Cup final this summer.

1.18amIt was an easy night's work for Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka in the Capital One Cup first round as they beat Oldham Athletic 3-0. After the match, the Spaniard revealed that the Championship outfit are in talks with Chelsea over the loan signings of Patrick Bamford and George Saville.

1.00amMore on that now and a report claims that Stoke City enforcer Steven N'Zonzi is Palace's mystery target. The 25-year-old Frenchman, who has apparently handed in transfer requests at the Britannia Stadium the last two summers, was signed by Tony Pulis when he was Potters manager in 2012.

12.33amHere's an interesting line from Crystal Palace, whose co-chairman Steve Parish revealed earlier today that the club are "confident" of signing an unnamed Premier League midfielder before the start of their season. The Eagles travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Saturday.

12.10amBREAKING NEWS: Long to Southampton may have been out of the blue, but Alberto Moreno's proposed move to Liverpool from Sevilla has been in the offing for some time and the Reds have now confirmed that they have agreed a deal, rumoured to be in the region of Â£12m, for the Spanish left-back.

11.34pmHere's one that not many saw coming. Southampton have reportedly had a Â£12m bid accepted by Hull City for striker Shane Long, who only moved to the KC Stadium in January. Steve Bruce's side stand to make a Â£4.5m profit on the ROI international, who scored five goals in 16 games for the Tigers.

10.58pmIt's time for me to make way fro Joe Fish, who will take you through the next three hours on our live transfer blog. Over to you, Joe.

10.40pmMiddlesbrough could be facing a battle to keep hold of George Friend in this transfer window, with reports suggesting that Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace are both planning moves for the defender.

10.22pmIt seemed that West Ham were close to securing a deal to sign Diafra Sakho from FC Metz last week, but the move is now off due to a disagreement between the two clubs. The Hammers reportedly attempted to change the deal to a loan move at the last moment, and the German club are now considering taking legal action.

9.46pmHamburger SV have announced the signing of Matthias Ostrzolek, who has penned a four-year contract to complete his move from Augsburg.

9.16pmThere could be some good news for Leeds United over the next few days, with a report claiming that Southampton forward Billy Sharp will undergo a medical at the club ahead of a proposed move.

9.00pmNews of a potential exit for one of AC Milan's current players now, with reports suggesting that Mattia De Sciglio could be sold as the club attempt to bring in more of their targets before the end of the transfer window.

8.41pmFormer AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia, who is currently without a club, is reported to be close to signing a contract with Watford.

8.23pmThanks, Pascal. I'll begin my stint with some Arsenal news. Reports earlier this evening claim that Arsene Wenger is keen to press on with a bid to sign Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas, who could cost as much as Â£8m.

8.05pmTime for me to say goodbye, but Callum Mulvihill will be with you until 11pm for the latest. Cal...

7.32pmLiverpool have reportedly agreed a Â£12m fee with Sevilla for the transfer of left-back Alberto Moreno. He was left out of Sevilla's squad for the Super Cup in Cardiff tonight and is expected to complete a move to Anfield in the coming days.

7.12pmTRANSFER TALK UPDATE! If you've missed anything from transfer land this afternoon, you can catch up on it all with our evening update right here.

6.05pmThanks Jack! Some news to bring you of a possible transfer between two Premier League clubs. According to reports, Crystal Palace could be about to sign defender Martin Kelly from Liverpool for around Â£1.5m. Read more here.

5.58pmThat's all from me for this evening, but I'm pleased to say that Pascal Lemesre will be here for the next couple of hours to guide you through all of the latest news and gossip that's coming out of the transfer window. Enjoy!

5.55pmStoke City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed that he is interested in signing Norwich City winger Nathan Redmond. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Canaries this summer following their relegation to the Championship last season.

5.40pmArsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly added Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci to his list of potential defensive additions. It is believed that Wenger is in the market for a new defender following his decision to allow club captain Thomas Vermaelen to join Barcelona earlier this week.

5.20pmSporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo has reportedly handed in a transfer request in a bid to secure a move to Manchester United. A report in Portugal earlier today claimed that the Argentine international failed to turn up for training this morning following speculation that new United manager Louis van Gaal was keen on his services.

5.00pmCeltic are reportedly interested in signing Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi. The Scottish champions are in the market for a new stopper this summer after losing England international Fraser Forster to Southampton.

4.42pmEverton and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly both interested in signing Lille forward Salomon Kalou this summer. The Ivorian, who joined Lille from Chelsea in 2012, has scored an impressive 34 goals during his two seasons in France.

4.21pmRoma will reportedly move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Vlad Chiriches should their Moroccan centre-back Mehdi Benatia depart for the Premier League this summer. Benatia is a transfer target for both Manchester United and Chelsea, with the pair believed to be preparing Â£30m offers for the defender this week.

4.02pmBlackpool manager Jose Riga has revealed that he wants to make 10 more signings before the end of the transfer window. The Championship club could only name two substitutes for Saturday's defeat to Nottingham Forest due to an exodus of players at Bloomfield Road over the summer.

3.43pmSpanish goalkeeper Diego Lopez has revealed his excitement at representing AC Milan. The experienced stopper has agreed personal terms with the Italian outfit and will officially join from Real Madrid once he has completed a medical this afternoon.

3.20pmDanny Johnson has signed a contract with Cardiff City after impressing on trial with the Welsh club. The 21-year-old makes the step up to Championship side Cardiff after scoring a club-record 59 goals for Guisborough last season to top the Northern League scoring charts.

3.01pmGood afternoon! Let's get the ball rolling with some gossip coming out of Manchester United. Wilfried Zaha has reportedly made it known that he would like to rejoin Crystal Palace this summer. The winger agreed to join United in January 2013, but he has struggled to establish himself at Old Trafford and spent the second half of last season on loan with Cardiff City.

2.58pmThat is just about it from me this afternoon. However, be sure to remain with us as I pass the baton onto Jack Prescott, who will lead you through the next few hours. Stay with us!

2.54pmReal Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Angel di Maria is in his thoughts for tonight's European Super Cup against Sevilla. The Argentine has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer, with Manchester United believed to lead the race. However, Ancelotti has claimed that Di Maria is "ready for this game".

2.40pmA number of Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Nedum Onuoha from Queens Park Rangers this summer. The 27-year-old played a key role for the London outfit last season as boss Harry Redknapp secured a return to the top flight. However, the signings of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Caulker this summer have placed Onuoha's future in doubt.

2.15pmStaying with Manchester United, who are reportedly close to signing Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon. The Argentine defender has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Southampton this summer. However, according to O Jogo, United have moved quickly for the full-back and have met the left-back's release clause, which is believed to be around Â£15m.

2.02pmSome news from the Premier League, where Manchester United are reportedly preparing one final offer of Â£29m for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels. The centre-back, who won the World Cup with Germany this summer, has been linked with both Barcelona and United this summer, but Dortmund have thus far rejected the interest.

1.50pmBREAKING: Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Chelsea winger Christian Atsu has agreed to join the Toffees on loan this summer. He told reporters: "Everything has been agreed with Christian. It's just a matter of finalising little details more with his work permit and personal situation." Full story here.

1.37pmLiverpool are reportedly considering a move for Sporting Lisbon left-back Marcos Rojo. The Argentine defender has been linked with a move to Southampton this summer, but it is understood that the full-back wants Champions League football. Liverpool have long been linked with a move for Sevilla's Alberto Moreno, but with talks stalling, the English club could make a move for Rojo, according to the Daily Express.

1.24pmManchester City have reportedly made defenders Matija Nastasic and Micah Richards available for transfer this summer.

1.00pmWant an update of the latest done deals and speculation? No problem, take a look at our 1pm transfer update here.

12.43pmStaying in Spain and with in particular with Barcelona. Both AC Milan and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing the Catalan outfit's Cameroon midfielder Alex Song this summer.

12.31pmTo Spain and Barcelona are reportedly struggling to attract interest in Brazilian right-back Dani Alves. The full-back had widely been expected to leave the Camp Nou this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain believed to hold a strong interest. However, talk has gone cold in recent weeks and according to Mundo Deportivo, a major stumbling block are the wages that Alves collects each week.

12.16pmBREAKING NEWS! Manchester City fans will be pleased because David Silva has signed a new five-year deal with the club. The 28-year-old Spaniard has committed himself to the Premier League champions until 2019.

11.59amAnd that is my stint on this blog done for today. Coming up now is my colleague Matt Law, who will be guiding you through the next three hours of speculation and done deals. Over to you, Matt.

11.38amNice work if you can get it!

It is reported that Eliaquim Mangala's agent received Â£14.2m from his client's transfer from Porto to Manchester City!

— Secret Footballer (@TSF) August 12, 2014

11.23amDONE DEAL! Scottish champions Celtic have completed the signing of Jason Denayer on a loan basis from Manchester City. More here.

10.45amPaul Lambert's dealings in the transfer market this summer have hardly got the pulses up as far as Aston Villa fans are concerned. Could that be about to change, though? A local report has claimed that Lambert is close to securing the services of Colombia international Carlos Sanchez from Elche. It's believed that Villa have beaten off competition from Queens Park Rangers for the 28-year-old.

10.19amSo, will Radamel Falcao be coming to the Premier League? Both Manchester City and Liverpool have been linked with moves for the Monaco frontman, but he has insisted that he is only concentrating on rediscovering his form after recovering from a serious knee injury.

9.41amIs there about to be a big swap deal concluded in London? According to a report, Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp is prepared to offer Loic Remy to his former club Tottenham Hotspur, but only if he receives winger Andros Townsend and young striker Harry Kane in return. Who would be getting the better of that deal?

9.10amWe will start with a look at some of the bigger stories that have been making the headlines over the last few hours: Trabzonspor agree terms with Liverpool defender Kolo Toure Jurgen Klopp: 'Mats Hummels is not leaving Borussia Dortmund' Chelsea aim to seal Mehdi Benatia deal this week? Liverpool interested in Samuel Eto'o? DeAndre Yedlin to Tottenham Hotspur "is very close"

9.03amMorning all. So, Manchester City spent around Â£32m on a defender yesterday. Is anyone going to beat that figure today? Let's see...