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Transfer Talk 8am Update: Karim Benzema, John Stones, Edin Dzeko

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer stories and speculation from overnight.

The summer transfer window is in full flow as the beginning of the new season is a matter of days away.

Here, Sports Mole has compiled all the transfer stories that have emerged overnight.

Monday morning's headlines:

Report: Arsenal free to sign Karim Benzema
Real Madrid are preparing to sell Karim Benzema to Arsenal and have identified replacements for the striker, according to a report. Read more.

Roberto Martinez hopeful of keeping Chelsea target John Stones
Roberto Martinez hints that Everton defender John Stones will stay at Goodison Park despite speculation linking him to Chelsea. Read more.

Report: Manchester City agree deal to sell Edin Dzeko
Roma agree a £14m fee with Manchester City for striker Edin Dzeko, according to reports. Read more.

Mark Lawrenson: 'I feel sorry for Rickie Lambert'
Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson admits that he has sympathy for striker Rickie Lambert after his departure from the club. Read more.

Steve McClaren: 'Fabricio Coloccini wants to stay at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren insists that captain Fabricio Coloccini wants to remain with the club, amid speculation linking him with a move elsewhere. Read more.

Roberto Martinez: 'Everton need three new players'
Everton are still in the hunt for three new players this summer, according to manager Roberto Martinez. Read more.

Report: Manchester United offer Ashley Young new three-year deal
Ashley Young is edging closer to a new contract with Manchester United, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Manchester City striker Marcos Lopes is wanted by three Ligue 1 clubs
Manchester City striker Marcos Lopes has interest from French clubs Lyon, Monaco and Marseiile, according to reports. Read more.

Alan Pardew: 'Crystal Palace want to sign Connor Wickham'
Crystal Palace are in talks with Sunderland over the transfer of striker Connor Wickham, says manager Alan Pardew. Read more.

Report: Jordan Rhodes keen on Middlesbrough switch as club eye new offer
Middlesbrough are reportedly keen to up their offer for Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes. Read more.

Report: Fulham close in on Dwight Gayle loan signing
Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle could reportedly be set for a loan move to Fulham this season. Read more.

Arsene Wenger responds to Karim Benzema rumours
Manager Arsene Wenger denies that Arsenal have tabled a £46m bid for Real Madrid star Karim Benzema. Read more.

Yohan Benalouane: "I didn't want to leave Atalanta BC"
Yohan Benalouane reveals that he "didn't want to leave" Atalanta BC, despite the club accepting an offer from Leicester City. Read more.

Dougie Freedman hints at "exciting" Nottingham Forest signing
Manager Dougie Freedman claims that Nottingham Forest are close to completing a "really exciting" signing. Read more.

Report: Norwich City, Bournemouth chase winger Lee Tomlin
Norwich City and Bournemouth are interested in signing Middlesbrough winger Lee Tomlin, according to reports. Read more.

Rio Ferdinand: 'Petr Cech is best summer signing'
Former defender Rio Ferdinand hails Arsenal's Petr Cech as the best signing of the summer. Read more.

Noel Hunt: 'Phil Brown key to Southend United switch'
Noel Hunt claims that Phil Brown played a key part in his decision to join Southend United. Read more.

Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo to make Wolves switch?
Wolverhampton Wanderers will reportedly sign Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo on a season-long loan. Read more.

Paul Sturrock 'still looking for Yeovil Town signings'
Paul Sturrock reveals that Yeovil Town could sign more players before starting their League Two campaign next weekend. Read more.

Report: Milton Casco close to Marseille switch
Marseille reportedly edge closer to a deal for Milton Casco after he was not selected by Newell's Old Boys. Read more.

Arsenal 'to extend Nacho Monreal contract'
Arsenal reportedly agree a new deal with defender Nacho Monreal. Read more.

Report: West Ham United target deal for Leroy Fer
West Ham United are reportedly keen on a deal with Queens Park Rangers for midfielder Leroy Fer. Read more.

Arsenal 'to bid £46m for Karim Benzema'
Arsenal are planning to offer Real Madrid £46m for the services of Karim Benzema, according to a report. Read more.

Roberto Mancini reveals Felipe Melo interest
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini says that he wants to sign Galatasaray midfielder Felipe Melo, while also ruling out the sale of Gary Medel. Read more.

Roberto Soldado close to Villarreal switch?
Villarreal are close to agreeing a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for Spain international Roberto Soldado, according to a report. Read more.

David Gold: 'West Ham United focused on signing striker'
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold reveals that the club are putting all their efforts into signing a striker after losing Enner Valencia to a serious leg injury. Read more.

Uwe Rosler: 'Loans an option for Leeds United'
Leeds United manager Uwe Rosler admits that loan deal could be an "attractive" option for the club. Read more.

Steve McClaren determined to keep Fabricio Coloccini at Newcastle United
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren reveals that he is determined to keep captain Fabricio Coloccini at the club amid reported interest in the Argentine. Read more.

Vincenzo Montella lined up by Sampdoria?
Sampdoria want Vincenzo Montella to take over from Walter Zenga as their new manager, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Southampton bid for Virgil van Dijk
Southampton reportedly make a bid of £8m for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal. Read more.

Notts County chairman confirms Izale McLeod bid
Notts County chairman Ray Trew confirms his club's bid for Izale McLeod is rejected by Crawley Town. Read more.

Garry Monk: 'Ashley Williams will stay at Swansea City'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk has said that Ashley Williams will not leave the club this summer. Read more.

Roma £13m Gerson bid accepted?
Roma have a £13m bid accepted for Brazilian teenager Gerson, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain agree £44m Angel di Maria fee
Angel di Maria will reportedly fly to Qatar for talks with Paris Saint-Germain officials after they agreed a £44m fee with Manchester United. Read more.

Gregory van der Wiel: 'Paris Saint-Germain want me to leave'
Defender Gregory van der Wiel says that Paris Saint-Germain want him to leave the club before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Report: Mathias Pogba to join Partick Thistle
Mathias Pogba will reportedly have a medical at Partick Thistle on Monday. Read more.

Charles Aranguiz has no desire to join Leicester City
Chile international Charles Aranguiz knocks back Leicester City's approach and instead reveals that he wants to join Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Report: Baba Rahman to undergo Chelsea medical
Augsburg defender Baba Rahman will reportedly fly to London in the next few days for a medical with Chelsea. Read more.

Garry Monk: 'Swansea City working on Michu departure'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk admits that no further developments have been made regarding Michu's summer exit from the Liberty Stadium. Read more.

Newcastle United join Arsenal in race to sign Clinton Njie?
Lyon forward Clinton Njie is the subject of a £10.5m bid by Newcastle United, according to reports in France. Read more.

Harry Redknapp: 'Dimitar Berbatov, Emmanuel Adebayor wouldn't work together'
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp does not think Emmanuel Adebayor and Dimitar Berbatov would be a good strike partnership for Aston Villa. Read more.

Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea could give up on John Stones pursuit'
Jose Mourinho admits that Chelsea's lack of defenders is a real cause for concern ahead of the new season. Read more.

Report: Rafael close to Lyon move
Manchester United defender Rafael is reportedly on the verge of a move to Lyon after failing to secure regular first-team action under Louis van Gaal. Read more.

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