With transfer news and speculation intensifying, Sports Mole has selected the latest stories emerging from the world of football.
Friday morning's headlines:
Mourinho admits Drogba interest
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits that he is considering a reunion with former striker Didier Drogba.
Manchester City accidentally confirm Mangala arrival?
Manchester City accidentally post a video on their official website revealing that defender Eliaquim Mangala will complete a move from Porto.
Vidal rules out Manchester United switch
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal insists that he will not be joining Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
Xavi to stay at Barcelona
Barcelona announce that midfielder Xavi will snub any offers to leave Camp Nou during the summer.
Guardiola: 'I wanted Kroos to stay'
Bayern Munich boss Pepe Guardiola admits that he and the club did all they could to try to convince midfielder Toni Kroos to reject a move to Real Madrid.
Veh: 'Ibisevic is not for sale'
Stuttgart manager Armin Veh insists that striker Vedad Ibisevic is not for sale during the summer.
Benfica sign Eliseu from Malaga
Malaga defender Eliseu leaves the La Liga outfit to sign a two-year deal with Benfica.
Bidwell signs new Brentford deal
Brentford defender Jake Bidwell signs a new three-year deal with the Championship newcomers.
Darren Plant
