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There was no slow down in transfer activity yesterday, despite the start of the new Premier League and Football League season.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the transfer news from the past 24 hours below.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Arsenal 'clear to make Karim Benzema swoop' Arsenal give Arsene Wenger permission to move for Karim Benzema. Read more.

Everton 'to let John Stones leave for £34m' Everton allow John Stones to sign for Chelsea, if the London club match the Toffees' £34m price tag. Read more.

Manchester United to complete Pedro deal next week? Manchester United will complete a deal to sign Barcelona forward Pedro next week, according to reports. Read more

West Bromwich Albion want Jose Enrique loan? Jose Enrique emerges as a reported loan target for West Bromwich Albion. Read more.

Queens Park Rangers drop Charlie Austin asking price? Queens Park Rangers reportedly drop their asking price to £13m for striker Charlie Austin. Read more.

Arsene Wenger wants transfer deadline switch Arsene Wenger claims that the transfer deadline should be moved to before the start of the season. Read more.

Chelsea warned off Georginio Wijnaldum pursuit? Steve McClaren warns Chelsea that Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is not for sale. Read more.

Newcastle make £11m Diego Rolan move? Newcastle United reportedly make an £11m bid for Bordeaux's Diego Rolan. Read more.

Report: Everton to join Virgil van Dijk race Everton line up Virgil van Dijk as a possible replacement for Chelsea target John Stones, according to a report. Read more.

Bournemouth close to Mason Holgate deal? Bournemouth will reportedly hold talks with Barnsley defender Mason Holgate after agreeing a deal with Barnsley. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino keen on bringing in more players Mauricio Pochettino admits that Tottenham Hotspur need to make more signings following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. Read more.

Chris Ramsey: 'Queens Park Rangers ready to sell Charlie Austin' Chris Ramsey insists that Queens Park Rangers are still waiting to receive an acceptable offer for Charlie Austin. Read more.

Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester United want David de Gea to stay' Manchester United want goalkeeper David de Gea to stay at the club this summer, according to manager Louis van Gaal. Read more.

Marinus Dijkhuizen: 'Andre Gray goal adds £5m to pricetag' Brentford manager Marinus Dijkhuizen says that Andre Gray's goal against Ipswich Town adds £5m to his value. Read more.

Jonathan de Guzman to join Marseille? Former Swansea City midfielder Jonathan de Guzman is close to joining Marseille, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Lyon agree Mathieu Valbuena deal Lyon agree a fee with Dynamo Moscow for France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, according to a report. Read more.

Lyon 'in advanced Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa talks' Lyon are in advanced talks with Roma about a deal for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, according to a report. Read more.

Alan Pardew: Crystal Palace have received "no bids" for Yannick Bolasie Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew reveals that they have received no bids for Yannick Bolasie, and that he cannot see any club paying enough to sign the winger. Read more.

Nottingham Forest targeting Lille striker? Nottingham Forest are reportedly targeting Lille striker Michael Frey as a potential replacement for the injured Britt Assombalonga. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur favourites to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Ezequiel Lavezzi? Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly favourites to sign Ezequiel Lavezzi, after rumours suggest that the winger is looking for a way out of Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Juventus plotting Ilkay Gundogan move? Juventus are reportedly considering moving for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Peterborough United sign Alex Davey on loan Alex Davey moves from Chelsea to Peterborough United on a short-term loan deal. Read more.

Diego Simeone: 'August transfer window always makes me feel nervous' Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits that he is wary of the summer transfer window as he aims to keep his best players for the new season. Read more.

Tony Pulis confirms interest in Zenit St Petersburg striker Salomon Rondon West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis confirms his interest in signing Zenit St Petersburg and Venezuela international striker Salomon Rondon. Read more.

Sheffield Wednesday ambitions excite new signing Rhoys Wiggins Sheffield Wednesday's potential this season excites new signing Rhoys Wiggins, who finally completed his move to Hillsborough this week. Read more.

Philipp Lahm dismisses Mario Gotze rumours Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm admits that he is confused by the rumours linking Mario Gotze with a move away from the club. Read more.

Alexandre Lacazette extends Lyon contract Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette signs a new deal with the club until 2019, following reported Liverpool interest in the France international. Read more.

Liverpool linked with PSG's Lucas Digne following agent's comments Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Digne, following comments from the player's agent that he requires more game time this season. Read more.

Report: Man United have bid for goalkeeper Jan Oblak rejected Manchester United have a £25m bid for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak rejected, according to a newspaper report. Read more.

Marco Verratti: 'We want Zlatan Ibrahimovic to stay at Paris Saint-Germain' Marco Verratti reveals that he and his teammates hope Zlatan Ibrahimovic stays with Paris Saint-Germain, amid rumours of the Swede leaving the club. Read more.