With plenty of transfer gossip doing the rounds, Sports Mole takes a look at the stories emerging from the rumourmill this morning.
This morning's headlines:
Guilleme Balague: Real Madrid are "less optimistic" of signing Gareth Bale
Spanish football expert Guilleme Balague suggests that Real Madrid are no longer confident of signing Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale this summer.
Asamoah Gyan reveals Galatasaray snub
Former Sunderland forward Asamoah Gyan says that he is happy at Al Ain after turning down an offer to move to Turkey earlier this summer.
Paolo Di Canio: 'I don't want to sell Stephane Sessegnon'
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio insists that he does not intend to part with Benin international Stephane Sessegnon this summer.
Premier League trio want Zakaria Bakkali?
PSV Eindhoven's teenage winger Zakaria Bakkali is the subject of speculation linking him with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Newcastle United told £8m for Florian Thauvin?
Lille reportedly tell Newcastle United to start the bidding for 20-year-old midfielder Florian Thauvin at £8m.
David Gold reveals West Ham United striker search
West Ham United co-owner David Gold admits that the club are still looking to add another striker to their squad before the transfer window closes next month.
Report: Alessandro Matri on verge of Napoli move
Juventus forward Alessandro Matri is reportedly close to joining the Rafael Benitez revolution in Naples.
Tottenham Hotspur to rival Liverpool for Willian?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to go up against Liverpool in an attempt to sign Anzhi Makhachkala's star attacker Willian.
Asmir Begovic: 'My future is at Stoke City'
Bosnia and Herzegovina's number one goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says that he is "looking forward" to another season with Stoke City.
Jose Mourinho hints at new Wayne Rooney bid
Jose Mourinho suggests that Chelsea's pursuit of the England forward is not over yet.
Blackburn Rovers sign former Watford youngster
Aaron Tumwa moves to Blacburn Rovers on a one-year contract.
Robert Summerscales
