7pm Transfer Talk Update: Bernard, Andrea Pirlo, Aly Cissokho

With another day done in the summer transfer window, Sports Mole looks at the latest news and gossip.

Monday evening's headlines:

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger denies Bernard reports Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger denies that the club are close to signing Atletico Mineiro attacker Bernard.

Report: Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to move for Andrea Pirlo A report claims that Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo is Real Madrid's number one transfer target this summer.

Sunderland target Valencia's Aly Cissokho? Valencia full-back Aly Cissokho emerges as a reported transfer target for Premier League side Sunderland.

Celtic's Neil Lennon wants Gary Hooper stay Celtic manager Neil Lennon repeats his desire to keep Gary Hooper at the club.

Report: Carlton Cole nears Crystal Palace move Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole is reported to be nearing a move to Crystal Palace.

Report: Malaga to move for Barcelona's Ibrahim Afellay A report claims that Malaga are preparing a move for Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay.

West Ham United eye Silvestre Varela? West Ham United are reported to be interested in a summer move for Porto striker Silvestre Varela.

Brendan Rodgers: 'Liverpool need quality' Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits that his squad needs "that extra bit of quality" before the end of the summer transfer window.

Adriano Galliani: 'We couldn't afford Kevin Strootman' AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani admits that the club could not afford to sign Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman this summer.

Sean O'Driscoll wants Albert Adomah resolution Bristol City manager Sean O'Driscoll reveals that he wants to sort out Albert Adomah's future in the coming days.

Darren Ferguson: 'Paddy McCourt wants Peterborough United move' Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson says that former Celtic midfielder Paddy McCourt wants to join the club this summer.

Michael Chopra heading for Sheffield Wednesday? A report claims that Ipswich Town striker Michael Chopra is nearing a switch to Sheffield Wednesday.

Karl Henry's Queens Park Rangers move stalls Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Karl Henry fails to reach a deal with Queens Park Rangers.

Middlesbrough's Tony Mowbray hoping for triple swoop Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray hopes to add up to three new players to his squad this week.

Amer Abdulrahman to undergo Blackburn Rovers trial Baniyas spokesperson Khaled Al Junaibi confirms that Amer Abdulrahman will undergo a trial with Blackburn Rovers.

Fabian Spiess signs Notts County deal Notts County goalkeeper Fabian Spiess signs a long-term contract with the League One club.

Yaser Kasim to remain with Swindon Town Swindon Town extend the trial period of former Luton Town midfielder Yaser Kasim.

Alexander Merkel wants Germany return Udinese midfielder Alexander Merkel reveals a desire to return to the Bundesliga.

Real Betis sign Jordi Figueras Real Betis sign Jordi Figueras from Club Brugge on a three-year deal.