1pm Transfer Talk Update: Victor Valdes, Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann

While the World Cup is currently dominating the attention, club managers are desperately attempting to improve their squads for the coming season.

Here, Sports Mole has rounded up the transfer gossip from around the globe.

Thibaut Courtois hints at Chelsea future Thibaut Courtois hints that he will return to Chelsea next season after revealing a conversation he had with Blues boss Jose Mourinho.

Hull City prepare Robert Snodgrass offer? Hull City are reportedly keen to sign Norwich City midfielder Robert Snodgrass.

Report: Everton make Yannick Bolasie approach Everton have reportedly made an enquiry to Crystal Palace regarding the availability of Yannick Bolasie.

West Ham United keen on Eder Balanta? West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has reportedly made Eder Balanta one of his major summer transfer targets.

Report: Valencia target Thorgan Hazard Valencia have reportedly prepared an offer for Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard.

Barcelona offer Alexis Sanchez to Liverpool as Luis Suarez bait? Barcelona are reportedly prepared to part with Alexis Sanchez in order to secure the services of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.

Antoine Griezmann hints at Real Sociedad stay Antoine Griezmann hints that he could yet remain with Real Sociedad this summer.

Arsenal, Sunderland to battle for Bryan Ruiz? Arsenal and Sunderland are reportedly both considering a move for Fulham attacker Bryan Ruiz.

Report: Liverpool target Victor Valdes Liverpool have reportedly emerged as the favourites to sign Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes this summer.

Alexander Buttner arrives in Moscow Manchester United full-back Alexander Buttner arrived in Russia ahead of his proposed move to Dynamo Moscow.