While the World Cup may be dominating the football headlines, there is still plenty of transfer news making the gossip pages. With that in mind, Sports Mole has rounded up the latest deals and speculation.
Thursday evening's headlines:
Fabregas seals Chelsea move
Chelsea confirm that they have signed Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who has admitted that he has "unfinished business" in the Premier League.
Man Utd consider £23m Schweinsteiger move?
Manchester United reportedly ponder launching a £23m bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Wenger 'runs rule over Mandzukic'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger flies to Brazil for the World Cup to reportedly scout Croatian and Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic.
Man Utd open to selling trio for Miranda?
Manchester United are believed to be willing to part with Nani, Anderson or Javier Hernandez in order to secure a move for Atletico Madrid defender Miranda.
Benitez rules out Reina move
Rafael Benitez confirms that Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina will not be joining Napoli on a permanent basis this summer because they cannot afford his wages.
Van Persie 'to sign new Man Utd deal'
Robin van Persie's father is confident that his son will sign a new Manchester United contract when his current terms expire in 2016.
Report: Lukaku rejects West Ham move
Romelu Lukaku reportedly turns down a summer move to West Ham United from Chelsea.
Besiktas pull out of Ba move
Besiktas confirm that they have opted against pursuing a deal for Chelsea striker Demba Ba.
Borini to cost Sunderland more than £10m?
Liverpool will reportedly only consider selling Fabio Borini to Sunderland if an offer above £10m is offered.
Report: Davies to open Hull talks
Curtis Davies will reportedly discuss improved contract terms with Hull City at the end of the month.
Dikgacoi joins Cardiff from Palace
Cardiff City announce the arrival of Kagisho Dikgacoi from Crystal Palace.
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