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Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Thomas Muller, John Stones, Patrick Bamford

Sports Mole rounds up the latest headlines with three weeks of the summer transfer window now behind us.

Three weeks of the transfer window have now passed and it seems that there are still plenty of big-money moves to be done across the globe. Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip.

Tuesday evening's headlines:

Philipp Lahm: 'Thomas Muller could leave Bayern Munich for Manchester United'
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says that he "can't provide any guarantee" on the future of Thomas Muller amid reported interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Report: Everton defender John Stones wants Chelsea move
Supposed Chelsea transfer target John Stones reportedly tells Everton that he is eager to move to Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Patrick Bamford pens new Chelsea deal, joins Crystal Palace on loan
Patrick Bamford signs a new three-year Chelsea contract and joins Crystal Palace on loan. Read more.

Report: Pedro heading for Manchester United
A report claims that Manchester United are close to announcing the signing of Pedro on a long-term deal from Barcelona. Read more.

Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic joins Newcastle United
Newcastle United secure the services of young Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic on a five-year contract. Read more.

Chelsea yet to open Branislav Ivanovic contract talks?
A report claims that Chelsea are yet to enter contract talks with Branislav Ivanovic, who has only 12 months left to run on his current deal. Read more.

Report: Inter Milan reject Mario Balotelli loan
A report claims that Inter Milan have rejected the chance to re-sign Mario Balotelli on loan from Liverpool this summer. Read more.

Xabi Alonso unsure of Bayern Munich future
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso refuses to reveal whether he will sign a new contract at the Allianz Arena. Read more.

Report: Didier Drogba to snub Chicago Fire for Montreal Impact
A report claims that former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba wants to join Montreal Impact over Chicago Fire this summer. Read more.

Report: Seattle Sounders want Victor Valdes
A report claims that MLS outfit Seattle Sounders want to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes this summer. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur to make Javier Hernandez offer
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are preparing an £8m move for Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez. Read more.

Everton to make move for Barcelona's Sergi Roberto?
Everton are hopeful of signing Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto, according to a report. Read more.

Norwich City boss Alex Neil: 'Disappointing transfer window so far'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil admits that it has been "disappointing" to have not signed more players this summer. Read more.

Report: Fernando Llorente holding out for Real Madrid
A report claims that Juventus striker Fernando Llorente has turned down a host of interested clubs this summer as he holds out for a move to Real Madrid. Read more.

Charlie Austin 'prepared to run down Queens Park Rangers contract'
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin is reportedly prepared to run down his contract as interested clubs are put off by the £15m asking price. Read more.

Report: Watford to announce Miguel Britos arrival
Watford will reportedly sign Miguel Britos on loan if he joins sister club Udinese from Napoli. Read more.

West Ham United closing in on loan move for Manuel Lanzini?
West Ham United are reportedly close to signing attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini on a season-long loan from UAE-based side Al Jazira Club. Read more.

Cardiff City striker Javi Guerra wants to return to Spain
Cardiff City striker Javi Guerra signals his intentions to return to his homeland after struggling in his first season in English football. Read more.

Almen Abdi signs new Watford deal
Watford's Swiss midfielder Almen Abdi signs a new three-year contract at Vicarage Road. Read more.

Report: Fenerbahce want Aaron Lennon
A report claims that Fenerbahce want to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon this summer. Read more.

Report: Aston Villa to move for Mattia Destro
A report claims that Aston Villa want to sign Roma's Mattia Destro as a replacement for Cristian Benteke, who is closing on a move to Liverpool. Read more.

Report: Adriano agrees Roma move
A report claims that Barcelona defender Adriano has agreed personal terms with Roma over a move to Italy this summer. Read more.

Report: Middlesbrough told £10m for Jordan Rhodes
A report claims that Middlesbrough target Jordan Rhodes will be allowed to leave Blackburn Rovers this summer for £10m. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers sign striker Bangaly-Fode Koita from Caen
Blackburn Rovers sign striker Bangaly-Fode Koita from Caen on a two-year contract. Read more.

Norwich City switch attention to Marcos Alonso?
Norwich City will reportedly make a move for Fiorentina left-back Marcos Alonso should they fail to sign Hull City's Robbie Brady. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Josh Onomah signs new deal
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Josh Onomah pens a new contract with the club until 2019. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers make Sacha Petshi first summer signing
Blackburn Rovers make their first signing of the summer by adding free agent Sasha Petshi on a one-year contract. Read more.

Report: Chelsea lead race for Baba Rahman
Chelsea are reportedly at the front of the queue to sign Ghana defender Baba Rahman from Augsburg. Read more.

Report: Stoke City to sign Blackpool's Dom Telford, Mark Waddington
Blackpool youngsters Dom Telford and Mark Waddington reportedly sign contracts with Stoke City. Read more.

Paul Caddis pens Birmingham City contract extension
Right-back Paul Caddis signs a new two-year contract with Birmingham City. Read more.

Report: Genoa keen on Yuto Nagatomo
A report in Italy claims that Inter Milan full-back Yuto Nagatomo is a transfer target of Genoa. Read more.

Atletico Madrid confirm signing of Stefan Savic from Fiorentina
Atletico Madrid confirm the signing of Stefan Savic from Fiorentina on a five-year deal. Read more.

Nottingham Forest to make loan bid for Reece James?
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Manchester United defender Reece James on loan, according to a report. Read more.

Stevie May wants to stay at Sheffield Wednesday
Stevie May says that he wants to fight for his place in the Sheffield Wednesday starting lineup amid interest to take him back to Scotland. Read more.

Kenny Jackett: 'We want Kevin McDonald to stay at Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett suggests that Kevin McDonald could stay at the club and play out the last year of his contract. Read more.

Valencia sign Mathew Ryan
Valencia announce the signing of Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan on a six-year contract from Club Brugge. Read more.

Report: Juventus want Guilherme Siqueira
A report claims that Juventus are interested in signing Atletico Madrid left-back Guilherme Siqueira this summer. Read more.

Report: Cardiff City keen on Johnny Russell
Cardiff City make Derby County frontman Johnny Russell their number one transfer target this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Anders Lindegaard to stay at Manchester United
A report claims that Danish goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard no longer wants to leave Manchester United this summer. Read more.

Steven Berghuis close to Watford switch
AZ Alkmaar winger Steven Berghuis confirms that he is close to completing a move to Premier League newcomers Watford. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Christian Walton loaned to Bury
Brighton goalkeeper Christian Walton joins Bury on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Report: Sevilla want Alen Halilovic on loan
A report claims that Sevilla are exploring the possibility of signing Barcelona teenager Alen Halilovic on loan this summer. Read more.

Derby County defender Raul Albentosa makes Malaga loan switch
Derby County confirm that defender Raul Albentosa has joined Malaga on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

English duo Steve Simonsen, Nicky Shorey switch to FC Pune City
Free agents Steve Simonsen and Nicky Shorey agree moves to Indian Super League side FC Pune City. Read more.

Report: Real Betis confident of Dani Ceballos extension
A report claims that 18-year-old Dani Ceballos is close to signing a new long-term deal at Real Betis. Read more.

Dudu to become La Liga's first Chinese player?
A report claims that Rayo Vallecano have signed Beijing Guoan's Chinese international striker Zhang Chengdong. Read more.

Liam Slade signs new Burton Albion deal
Young defender Liam Slade agrees a new 12-month contract with League One side Burton Albion. Read more.

Scott McDonald back at Motherwell
Scott McDonald returns to Motherwell on a one-year contract after spending the second half of last season at the club. Read more.

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