As the summer transfer window draws ever nearer to closing on September 1, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest news and gossip from around the clubs.
Thursday evening's headlines:
Chelsea confirm Pedro signing
Chelsea confirm the signing of Pedro from Barcelona for a reported fee of £21.4m. Read more.
Manchester City sign Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia
Manchester City announce the signing of Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal. Read more.
David de Gea's agent 'in Manchester to push through Real Madrid transfer'
David de Gea's agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly in England to finalise the Manchester United goalkeeper's move to Real Madrid. Read more.
Report: Besiktas to sign Liverpool's Lucas Leiva on loan
Besiktas are reported to be close to securing the loan signing of Lucas Leiva, who was left out of Liverpool's squad for their opening two Premier League fixtures. Read more.
St Mirren sign Keith Watson
Former Dundee United defender Keith Watson agrees a deal with St Mirren until January 2016. Read more.
Aitor Karanka: Middlesbrough "lucky" to retain Ben Gibson
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka concedes that his side are "lucky" that no Premier League teams have targeted defender Ben Gibson this summer. Read more.
Leicester City midfielder Ryan Watson loaned to Northampton Town
Leicester City midfielder Ryan Watson joins Northampton Town on loan until the start of 2016. Read more.
Leandro Bacuna pens new Aston Villa deal
Leandro Bacuna pens a five-year contract extension with Aston Villa. Read more.
Bayern Munich interested in Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero?
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Swansea City's Ecuadorian winger Jefferson Montero, who joined the Welsh club last summer in a £4m deal. Read more.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe denies interest in Sunderland's Jermain Defoe
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe rubbishes speculation linking the club with a move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe. Read more.
Mauricio Pochettino quiet on Saido Berahino interest
Mauricio Pochettino refuses to discuss Tottenham Hotspur's recent offer for West Bromwich Albion centre-forward Saido Berahino. Read more.
Ricardo Vaz Te training with Bury
Former West Ham United centre-forward Ricardo Vaz Te begins a training stint with League One side Bury. Read more.
Manchester United eye Borja Mayoral in David de Gea deal?
A report claims that Manchester United may allow David de Gea to move to Real Madrid if they receive young striker Borja Mayoral in return. Read more.
Nottingham Forest loan former Arsenal youngster Kyle Ebecilio from FC Twente
Nottingham Forest sign former Arsenal youth midfielder Kyle Ebecilio on a season-long loan from Dutch side FC Twente. Read more.
Norbert Gyomber completes Roma loan move
Catania defender Norbert Gyomber finalises his season-long loan switch to Serie A side Roma. Read more.
Ipswich Town sign former Reading keeper Jonathan Henly
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy reveals that the club have signed Scotland Under-21 goalkeeper Jonathan Henly. Read more.
Zak Ansah moves to Newport County
Charlton Athletic striker Zah Ansah joins League Two side Newport County on a 28-day loan deal. Read more.
Former Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte on trial at Burton Albion
Burton Albion take former Arsenal and Middlesbrough defender Justin Hoyte on trial. Read more.
West Ham United defender Reece Burke makes Bradford City loan switch
West Ham United defender Reece Burke moves to Bradford City on a short-term loan deal. Read more.
Sevilla release Raul Rusescu
Sevilla agree to release Raul Rusescu from his contract, despite the fact that he was still tied to the club for another three years. Read more.
Monaco reject bid for Layvin Kurzawa from rivals Paris Saint-Germain
Monaco have rejected an £12.9m bid for Layvin Kurzawa from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports from France. Read more.
Rob Dickie switches to Cheltenham Town
Reading defender Rob Dickie agrees an initial one-month loan switch to National League outfit Cheltenham Town. Read more.
Josh Parker joins Aberdeen
Red Star Belgrade striker Josh Parker agrees a six-month loan switch to Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen. Read more.
Sampdoria keen on signing former Monaco striker Dimitar Berbatov?
Serie A side Sampdoria are reportedly keen on signing Dimitar Berbatov, who is a free agent after leaving Monaco at the end of last season. Read more.
Slaven Bilic confident West Ham will complete deal to sign Alex Song
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is confident that Alex Song will pass his medical and complete his move to Upton Park from Barcelona. Read more.
Report: Nottingham Forest want to sign Matej Vydra from Watford
Watford striker Matej Vydra is a transfer target of Nottingham Forest, according to a report. Read more.
Steve Bruce confirms Hull City's Andre Gray pursuit is over
Hull City manager Steve Bruce admits to being 'frustrated' by failing to lure Brentford's in-demand forward Andre Gray to Humberside. Read more.
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi looking to sign striker Juan Iturbe on loan
Genoa President Enrico Preziosi is hoping to convince Roma striker Juan Iturbe to join the club on a season-long loan. Read more.
Bournemouth want Stoke City's Steve Sidwell?
Bournemouth are considering a move for Stoke City midfielder Steve Sidwell, according to a report. Read more.
Dieter Hecking: 'Kevin De Bruyne affected by Manchester City talk'
Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking says that speculation linking Kevin De Bruyne with Manchester City is starting to affect the player. Read more.
Report: Norwich City to make Nikica Jelavic approach
A report claims that Hull City striker Nikica Jelavic is a target for Norwich City, after the Canaries missed out on top target Mattia Destro. Read more.
Scunthorpe United defender Andrew Boyce to join Hartlepool United on loan
Andrew Boyce is to swap Scunthorpe United for Hartlepool United on a one-month loan deal. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur chasing Southampton's Victor Wanyama?
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Everton chasing Dante
Everton are weighing up a move for Bayern Munich defender Dante, according to a report. Read more.
Derby County turn attention to Dale Stephens?
A report claims that Derby County are ready to turn their attention elsewhere in the pursuit of further options in midfield, with Dale Stephens their latest target. Read more.
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