7pm Transfer Talk Update: Andy Carroll, Kevin De Bruyne, Paulinho

As the new season edges a day closer, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest transfer gossip doing the rounds.

Tuesday evening's headlines:

Andy Carroll having West Ham United medical? Liverpool striker Andy Carroll reportedly undergoes a medical ahead of a permanent switch to West Ham United.

Borussia Dortmund confirm Kevin De Bruyne interest Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc confirms that the German club is interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.

Tottenham Hotspur ready to meet Paulinho buyout clause Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to meet the £17m buyout clause of Corinthians midfielder Paulinho.

Liverpool fail with Luis Alberto bid Sevilla sporting director Ramon Verdejo reveals that the club has rejected a bid from Liverpool for midfielder Luis Alberto.

Galatasaray step up Jon Obi Mikel chase? Galatasaray are expected to lodge a £13m bid for Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel.

Jerome Thomas nears Crystal Palace switch Former West Bromwich Albion winger Jerome Thomas is understood to be nearing a move to Crystal Palace.

Cesc Fabregas questions Gareth Bale fee Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas questions the €100m (£85m) fee that Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay for Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale.

Ludovic Sane eager for Premier League move Bordeaux defender Ludovic Sane admits that he is eager to join the Premier League.

Olivier Kemen wants Newcastle United switch Metz striker Olivier Kemen reveals that he is keen to join Newcastle United this summer.

Javier Acuna confirms English offers Real Madrid forward Javier Acuna claims that he has had offers to move to England this summer.

Chelsea track Geoffrey Kondogbia? A report says that Chelsea are hoping to benefit from Sevilla's financial issues by buying Geoffrey Kondogbia for £10m.

Sunderland eye Jeroen Zoet? Sunderland are reportedly keen to sign Jeroen Zoet if they lose goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to Liverpool.