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Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from another busy day in the summer transfer window.

With the dust settling on another busy day in the summer transfer window, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from around the clubs.

Friday evening's headlines:

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger responds to Karim Benzema rumours
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rules out a move for Karim Benzema, reiterating that the speculation is just "media talk". Read more.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood remaining coy over Emmanuel Adebayor move
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood remains coy when asked if Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is close to joining the club. Read more.

Louis van Gaal: 'David de Gea will not be considered for selection'
David de Gea will not be considered for selection in Manchester United's Premier League opener, boss Louis van Gaal reveals. Read more.

West Ham United join race to sign striker Fabio Borini from Liverpool?
Reports claim that West Ham are ready to rival Fiorentina for the signature of Liverpool striker Fabio Borini. Read more.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal eyes up to two more signings
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal reveals that he is considering signing two more players before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Matthias Sammer 'Mario Gotze will stay at Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer dismisses speculation that Mario Gotze will leave this summer. Read more.

Ashley Young pens Manchester United contract extension
Ashley Young signs a new Manchester United contract to keep him in place until 2018. Read more.

Kevin Mirallas extends Everton contract
Everton announce that Kevin Mirallas has signed a new three-year contract at Goodison Park. Read more.

Marc Muniesa signs new four-year Stoke City contract
Stoke City's Spanish defender Marc Muniesa signs a new four-year contract at the club. Read more.

Slaven Bilic: Raul Jimenez deal "close"
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic tells reporters that a deal for Mexican forward Raul Jimenez is "close". Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino silent on Saido Berahino rumours
Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino confirms that he is close to signing somebody, but refuses to say whether or not it is West Brom striker Saido Berahino. Read more.

Hull City announce Moses Odubajo arrival from Brentford
Moses Odubajo completes his £3.5m move from Brentford to Championship rivals Hull City. Read more.

Bournemouth fail with Glenn Murray bid?
Crystal Palace are understood to have rejected a £3m bid from Bournemouth for striker Glenn Murray. Read more.

Dick Advocaat: 'Leroy Fer not joining Sunderland'
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat confirms that the club will not be signing QPR midfielder Leroy Fer this summer. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion seal loan move for Arsenal's Serge Gnabry
Arsenal's Serge Gnabry joins West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan. Read more.

Mark Hughes: 'Adama Traore talks ongoing'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirms talks with Adama Traore but admits there is no deal in place. Read more.

Alex Neil hoping to strengthen Norwich City squad
Norwich City boss Alex Neil admits that "there are still a couple of areas" he would like to strengthen as the Canaries prepare for their top-flight return. Read more.

Alessandro Diamanti 'passes Watford medical'
Guangzhou Evergrande striker Alessandro Diamanti will sign for Watford after completing a medical, according to a report. Read more.

West Brom told to increase bid for Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall
Cardiff City boss Russell Slade says that West Bromwich Albion must improve their bid for goalkeeper David Marshall after rejecting their first offer. Read more.

Bolton Wanderers complete Prince-Desir Gouano loan signing
Bolton Wanderers sign Atalanta defender Prince-Desir Gouano on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Alen Halilovic heading on loan to Celta Vigo in Nolito deal?
Barcelona plan on using Halilovic as part of a deal to bring Celta Vigo's Nolito to the Spanish champions, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Antoine Griezmann signs extended deal with Atletico Madrid
French forward Antoine Griezmann signs a one-year extention with Atletico Madrid, according to reports. Read more.

Dick Advocaat wants two more signings at Sunderland
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat reveals that he is hoping to sign two more players this summer. Read more.

Espanyol president confirms Reading loan deal for midfielder Alex Fernandez
RCD Espanyol president Joan Collet confirms that the club have agreed a deal with Reading to loan midfielder Alex Fernandez to the Championship side. Read more.

Newcastle United defender Shane Ferguson loaned to Millwall
Newcastle United defender Shane Ferguson moves to Millwall on a short-term loan deal. Read more.

Fulham boss Kit Symons: Kevin McDonald deal is "dead"
Kit Symons declares Fulham's interest in Wolves midfielder Kevin McDonald as "dead" after signing Sakari Mattila. Read more.

Burnley sign young midfielder Renny Smith from Arsenal
Teenage midfielder Renny Smith signs a three-year contract with Burnley after leaving Arsenal. Read more.

Stephen Gleeson pens new Birmingham City contract
Midfielder Stephen Gleeson signs a new three-year contract with Birmingham City. Read more.

Lille forward Michael Frey to move to Nottingham Forest?
Swiss under-21 international Michael Frey is reportedly close to a season-long loan move to the City Ground. Read more.

Christian Stuani finalises move to Middlesbrough
Uruguay international Christian Stuani finally completes his move to Middlesbrough after receiving international clearance to join the Championship side. Read more.

Grant Hall leaves Tottenham Hotspur to join Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers sign defender Grant Hall from Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year contract. Read more.

Aston Villa send Callum Robinson to Bristol City on loan
Young striker Callum Robinson joins Bristol City on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. Read more.

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