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Transfer Talk 8am Update: Fernando Llorente, Sergio Ramos, John Stones

Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer stories making this morning's headlines.

While the football season is just a matter of weeks away, the headlines are still dominated by transfer talk.

With that in mind, Sports Mole has gathered all the latest news and speculation.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Report: Fernando Llorente offered to Manchester United
Manchester United are offered the chance to sign Fernando Llorente from Juventus, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United's Louis van Gaal: 'A new striker is not the surprise signing'
Louis van Gaal clarifies his previous comments by claiming that Manchester United's "surprise" new signing is not a striker. Read more.

Manchester United 'bid £42.1m for Sergio Ramos'
Manchester United increase their offer for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos to £42.1m, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho prepared to break record for John Stones
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits that he is willing to pay over £30m to secure the signing of John Stones from Everton this summer. Read more.

Manchester United, Sergio Romero in talks over possible three-year deal?
Manchester United hold talks with Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero over the possibility of a three-year deal, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Kolo Toure talks up Christian Benteke strengths ahead of reported Liverpool move
Liverpool centre-back Kolo Toure talks up the qualities of Aston Villa frontman Christian Benteke ahead of his reported £32m move to the Anfield club. Read more.

Arsenal keen on deal for £6m-rated Schalke 04 full-back Sead Kolasinac?
Premier League side Arsenal are reportedly keen on exploring a £6m move for Schalke 04 full-back Sead Kolasinac this summer. Read more.

Liverpool chasing Paris Saint-Germain full-back Lucas Digne?
Liverpool look likely to continue their summer spending spree with a move for Paris Saint-Germain full-back Lucas Digne, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Horst Heldt: 'Juventus in talks with Julian Draxler'
Schalke 04 sporting director Horst Heldt confirms that Juventus are in talks with Julian Draxler's agent. Read more.

Jose Mourinho: 'Everton must make decision over John Stones'
Jose Mourinho says that he does not blame Everton for remaining firm over the sale of John Stones, but hints that a fresh approach to transfers will be taken next season. Read more.

Report: Arsenal accept £4m Mathieu Flamini bid
Arsenal reportedly accept a £4m offer from Galatasaray for defensive midfielder Mathieu Flamini. Read more.

Watford close in on deals for Jose Manuel Jurado, Miguel Britos?
Watford are reportedly close to agreeing deals for two new players in the shape of Spartak Moscow midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado and Napoli defender Miguel Britos. Read more.

Wigan Athletic sign Manchester United defender Reece James on three-year deal
League One outfit Wigan Athletic announce the signing of 21-year-old Manchester United defender Reece James on a three-year deal. Read more.

Xherdan Shaqiri hints at Schalke move
Inter Milan midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri reveals that he would be open to joining Schalke 04 as the race for his signature continues. Read more.

Report: Swansea rule out Ashley Williams sale
Ashley Williams will not be leaving Swansea City this summer, according to reports. Read more.

Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City must replace Esteban Cambiasso'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri admits that the club will need to replace the leadership of Esteban Cambiasso. Read more.

Report: Al Jazira close in on Jefferson Farfan
Schalke winger Jefferson Farfan has passed his medical with Al Jazira of the United Arab Emirates, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Davide Astori to join Napoli
Napoli are on the verge of signing Italy international Davide Astori from Cagliari, according to a report. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion to hold Rickie Lambert talks within 24 hours?
West Bromwich Albion are closing in on the signing of Rickie Lambert, according to reports. Read more.

Sean Dyche coy on Jason Shackell future
Sean Dyche reiterates that Jason Shackell is still very much a Burnley player, but admits that could change before the transfer window closes. Read more.

Rangers agree fee with Hearts for Jason Holt
Hearts reveal that they have agreed a fee with Rangers for midfielder Jason Holt, who has been training with the Ibrox club for a number of weeks. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur launch bid for Lyon's Clinton Njie
Cameroon's Clinton Njie could be on his way to the Premier League after Tottenham Hotspur offer Lyon £7m for the striker, according to reports. Read more.

Napoli consider move for Abel Hernandez
Uruguayan international Abel Hernandez could return to Serie A with Napoli, according to reports. Read more.

Andrea Costa joins Empoli
Former Parma defender Andrea Costa signs a three-year deal with Serie A club Empoli. Read more.

AC Milan eye Newcastle United's Olivier Kemen?
France Under-19 captain Olivier Kemen could leave Newcastle United for AC Milan, according to reports. Read more.

Giovanni Trapattoni: 'AC Milan should sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
Former AC Milan head coach Giovanni Trapattoni believes that the club should try to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer. Read more.

Bill Tuiloma agrees new Marseille deal
New Zealand international Bill Tuiloma pens a new three-year contract with Ligue 1 outfit Marseille. Read more.

Everton duo join Wigan Athletic on loan
Wigan Athletic confirm the signing of Francisco Junior and Jonjoe Kenny on loan from Everton. Read more.

Didier Drogba 'weighing up Qatar, China offers'
A report claims that former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been offered a short-term contract by teams in America, China and Qatar. Read more.

Juventus line up Godfred Donsah swoop?
Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah is in talks with Italian champions Juventus, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo completes loan move
Nigerian international Kenneth Omeruo joins Turkish side Kasimpasa on loan from Chelsea. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion eye Colombian striker Adrian Ramos?
Colombian international striker Adrian Ramos is being lined up by West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis, according to reports. Read more.

Ahmed Kashi completes Charlton Athletic move
Charlton Athletic announce the signing of Algerian international Ahmed Kashi from Metz on a three-year deal. Read more.

Report: Leeds United chase Ternana's Felipe Avenatti
Ternana striker Felipe Avenatti is attracting interest from Leeds United, according to reports. Read more.

Kevin Nicholson completes Bath City move
Bath City announce that they have signed former Sheffield Wednesday and Notts County defender Kevin Nicholson. Read more.

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