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Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.

Following another busy day of summer transfer activity, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip.

Monday evening's headlines:

Manchester United's Ed Woodward 'to fly to Barcelona to finalise Pedro deal'
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reportedly due to fly out to Barcelona to complete a £17.5m move for Pedro. Read more.

Rafa Benitez: Karim Benzema "will stay" at Real Madrid
Karim Benzema will be a Real Madrid player next season and has no reason to leave the club, manager Rafa Benitez claims. Read more.

Report: Manchester United offered Pepe
A report claims that Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Real Madrid centre-back Pepe. Read more.

Kevin de Bruyne: 'I won't force Wolfsburg exit'
Wolfsburg winger Kevin de Bruyne insists that he is not going to force the club to sell him if Manchester City make a bid. Read more.

Liverpool close to Asier Illarramendi deal?
Liverpool reportedly close in on a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarremendi following a £14.2m bid. Read more.

Connor Wickham completes move to Crystal Palace from Sunderland
Crystal Palace announce the signing of Connor Wickham from Sunderland on a five-year deal. Read more.

Leicester City confirm Yohan Benalouane signing
Leicester City complete the signing of Yohan Benalouane from Atalanta BC on a four-year deal. Read more.

Leicester City complete signing of N'Golo Kante from Caen
Leicester City complete the signing of N'Golo Kante from Caen on a four-year deal. Read more.

Rafael arrives for Lyon medical
Manchester United defender Rafael arrives at Lyon for a medical ahead of his proposed move to the French club. Read more.

Stiliyan Petrov confirms Aston Villa, Dimitar Berbatov talks
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov confirms that striker Dimitar Berbatov has held talks with the club over a return to the Premier League. Read more.

Saint-Etienne winger Max Gradel undergoes Bournemouth medical
Bournemouth are closing in on Max Gradel, who has completed a medical with the South coast club. Read more.

Barcelona's Adama Traore to complete Liverpool move this week?
Barcelona youngster Adama Traore is reportedly expected to complete a permanent move to Liverpool this week. Read more.

Sunderland make enquiry for QPR midfielder Leroy Fer?
Sunderland are reported to have made contact with Queens Park Rangers over the availability of Netherlands international midfielder Leroy Fer. Read more.

Report: Norwich City tracking Dynamo Kiev striker Dieumerci Mbokani
Norwich City are showing interest in Dynamo Kiev and DR Congo international striker Dieumerci Mbokani, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Ivan Toney to undergo Newcastle United medical
Northampton Town striker Ivan Toney will reportedly undergo a medical with Newcastle United after agreeing a move to the Premier League side. Read more.

Juventus considering bid for Barcelona defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano?
Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona's Javier Mascherano after new signing Sami Khedira sustained an injury. Read more.

Pepe Mel: 'Real Betis not signing Dani Osvaldo'
Real Betis will not be signing former Southampton striker Dani Osvaldo this summer, according to the Spanish club's head coach Pepe Mel. Read more.

Antoine Griezmann focused on Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann denies reports that he could leave the Spanish outfit this summer. Read more.

Inter Milan winger Xherdan Shaqiri to Borussia Dortmund?
Reports say that Borussia Dortmund are ready to make a move on Swiss international winger Xherdan Shaqiri. Read more.

Wolves manager Kenny Jackett confirms interest in Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo
Kenny Jackett confirms that Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks with Liverpool over the potential loan signing of Sheyi Ojo. Read more.

David Marshall reports for Cardiff City squad photo despite West Brom talks
Scotland international goalkeeper David Marshall reports for Cardiff City's annual squad photo despite being expected to join West Bromwich Albion. Read more.

Report: Paul Konchesky off to Bristol City
Former England international Paul Konchesky could be on his way to Bristol City, according to reports. Read more.

Crewe Alexandra sign Ben Nugent from Cardiff City
Crewe Alexandra complete the signing of Ben Nugent on a two-year deal from Cardiff City. Read more.

Manchester City youngster Brandon Barker signs new five-year deal
Manchester City youngster Brandon Barker signs a new five-year contract with the former Premier League champions. Read more.

Pepe Mel: 'Dani Ceballos focused on Real Betis'
Real Betis boss Pepe Mel is confident that 18-year-old attacker Dani Ceballos is fully focused on the new season despite speculation surrounding his future. Read more.

Report: Sergi Darder closing on Lyon move
A report claims that Lyon have agreed a £7m deal with Malaga for the transfer of Spanish midfielder Sergi Darder. Read more.

Jimmy Briand joins Guingamp on a free transfer
Former French international Jimmy Briand signs for Guingamp from Hannover on a two-year deal. Read more.

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