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Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Christian Benteke, Wayne Rooney, Arturo Vidal

Sports Mole rounds up the latest from transfer land on day 16 of the summer window.

It has only been open for two weeks, but the summer transfer window is bubbling along nicely and here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest.

Thursday evening's headlines:

Report: Liverpool trigger release clause for Aston Villa's Christian Benteke
Liverpool will reportedly meet the £32.5m release clause in Christian Benteke's contract to sign the Belgian from Aston Villa. Read more.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney to consider MLS switch
Wayne Rooney admits that moving to the MLS could be an option for him when he leaves Manchester United. Read more.

Arturo Vidal: "I am going to Bayern Munich"
Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal admits that he will join Bayern Munich from Juventus over the coming days. Read more.

Manchester United to up Sergio Ramos offer?
Manchester United are preparing to launch an improved £40m bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, according to a report in Spain. Read more.

Younes Kaboul undergoing Sunderland medical?
Tottenham Hotspur defender Younes Kaboul is reportedly undergoing a medical with Sunderland ahead of a proposed move to the Stadium of Light. Read more.

Edin Dzeko: 'Kevin De Bruyne should stay at Wolfsburg'
Edin Dzeko believes that reported Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne would be better off staying at Wolfsburg for another season. Read more.

Louis van Gaal suggests Javier Hernandez has a future at Manchester United
Louis van Gaal suggests that Javier Hernandez has a future at Manchester United following Robin van Persie's departure to Fenerbahce. Read more.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans on verge of joining Everton?
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is reportedly on the verge of joining Everton for a fee of £8m. Read more.

Agent: 'Salvatore Sirigu not leaving Paris Saint-Germain'
The agent of Salvatore Sirigu claims that the goalkeeper will still be at PSG next season following speculation over his future. Read more.

Jonathan Walters reiterates desire to sign a new deal with Stoke City
Jonathan Walters insists that he wants to stay at Stoke City, but a new deal is yet to be agreed. Read more.

Middlesbrough agree Christian Stuani fee
Middlesbrough reach an agreement with Espanyol to sign Uruguay international forward Christian Stuani, subject to a medical. Read more.

Lewis McGugan makes permanent Sheffield Wednesday move from Watford
Sheffield Wednesday sign Lewis McGugan permanently from Watford after a successful loan spell last season. Read more.

Brendan Rodgers: 'Liverpool can still attract big players'
Despite losing some of their key players over the last 12 months, Brendan Rodgers says that Liverpool can still attract big names to the club. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers not tracking Everton striker Chris Long?
Everton striker Chris Long is not a loan target of Championship side Blackburn Rovers, according to a report. Read more.

Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini loaned to Getafe
Sunderland confirm that defender Santiago Vergini has joined Getafe on a season-long loan. Read more.

Lorient: 'Jordan Ayew has not signed Borussia Dortmund contract'
Lorient refute speculation that striker Jordan Ayew has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Watford's Juanfran to join Deportivo on season-long loan
Deportivo La Coruna reach an agreement with Watford to take full-back Juanfran on a second season-long loan spell. Read more.

Robinho signs six-month Guangzhou Evergrande contract
Ex-Manchester City ace Robinho links up with former Brazil boss Luis Felipe Scolari at Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande on a six-month deal. Read more.

Report: Wigan Athletic turn down Rangers' James Tavernier bid
Rangers reportedly have a bid for Wigan Athletic defender James Tavernier turned down by the League One side. Read more.

Milan Lalkovic makes Walsall return
Former Chelsea winger Milan Lalkovic pens a one-year deal with Walsall following his departure from Barnsley. Read more.

Matt McClure signs Dagenham & Redbridge deal
Dagenham sign former Wycombe striker Matt McClure on a two-year deal. Read more.

Josh Passley joins Dagenham & Redbridge
Former Fulham defender Josh Passley signs a one-year contract with League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge. Read more.

Former Leicester City defender Kieran Kennedy joins Motherwell
Motherwell sign former Leicester City defender Kieran Kennedy on a two-year contract. Read more.

Jonathan Tah makes Bayer Leverkusen switch
Bayer Leverkusen sign defender Jonathan Tah from Hamburger SV for a reported fee of £6.9m. Read more.

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