8am Transfer Talk Update: Ross Barkley, Arturo Vidal, Micah Richards

With plenty of transfer news and speculation doing the rounds, Sports Mole has rounded up all the latest gossip emerging from the world of football.

Friday morning's headlines:

Man City considering replacing Toure with Barkley? Manchester City will reportedly consider signing Everton midfielder Ross Barkley if Yaya Toure leaves the club in the summer.

Liverpool target Vidal, Pogba? Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Juventus duo Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba.

Liverpool to swoop for Richards? Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly keen to adding Manchester City defender Micah Richards to his first-team squad at Anfield.

Spurs to reignite interest in Pirlo? Speculation regarding Andrea Pirlo's future has reportedly alerted Tottenham Hotspur, who hold a long-standing interest in the Juventus midfielder.

Alonso to remain at Real Madrid The agent of Xabi Alonso rubbishes speculation that the Real Madrid midfielder could move to Napoli this summer.

QPR agree fee for Caulker? Queens Park Rangers reportedly agree a fee in the region of £8m for Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker.

De Boer hopeful of Blind stay Ajax boss Frank de Boer is hopeful that the Dutch club can fend off interest for defender Daley Blind.

West Ham consider Jenkinson move? West Ham United are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson.

Sunderland to target Rodriguez? Sunderland are reportedly planning an attempt to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Cristian Rodriguez.

Marveaux to make Montpellier switch? Newcastle United midfielder Sylvain Marveaux could sign for Montpellier on loan, according to reports.

Casilla not keen on Arsenal switch Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla rules out leaving the Spanish club for Arsenal before the end of the transfer window.