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

As clubs make preparations for the upcoming season, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest news and speculation from around the footballing world.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Report: Manchester City tipped for £71m Paul Pogba move
Manchester City are prepared to break the British transfer record by submitting a £71m bid for Juventus star Paul Pogba, according to reports. Read more.

Manchester United to hijack Chelsea's Asmir Begovic deal?
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic could choose to join Manchester United over Chelsea, according to reports. Read more.

Arsenal want Real Madrid's Karim Benzema?
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema could be on his way to Arsenal, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Robin van Persie wants £12m Manchester United payoff
A report suggests that Robin van Persie will demand a £12m payoff from Manchester United for the final year of his contract before he leaves the club. Read more.

Newcastle United prepare £10m bid for Diego Rolan?
Bordeaux will be tempted into parting with Uruguay international striker Diego Rolan by Newcastle United, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Sunderland target Junior Hoilett in £2.5m move
Sunderland are reportedly lining up a £2.5m move to sign Queens Park Rangers forward Junior Hoilett to bolster their frontline for next season. Read more.

Newcastle United beat Sunderland to Georginio Wijnaldum deal?
A report suggests that Newcastle United have edged out their local rivals Sunderland to close in on a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Read more.

Report: Derby County eye £2m move for Sunderland's Liam Bridcutt
A report suggests that Derby County are eyeing a £2m swoop to sign Liam Bridcutt from Sunderland this summer to boost their push for promotion to the Premier League. Read more.

Report: Martin Skrtel to sign new three-year Liverpool deal next week
A report suggests that Martin Skrtel will sign a new three-year deal at Liverpool next week despite slamming the original terms of the deal he was offered by the club. Read more.

John Eustace on verge of Rangers move
Rangers confirm that former Derby County midfielder John Eustace will begin training with them next week ahead of signing a permanent deal at Ibrox. Read more.

Agent: 'Gary Medel going nowhere'
The agent of Gary Medel insists that the midfielder will remain at Inter Milan amid reported interest from Galatasaray. Read more.

Report: Manchester United to launch £14m bid for Torino defender Matteo Darmian
Manchester United are to launch a £14m bid for Torino and Italy defender Matteo Darmian as a replacement for Rafael, according to reports. Read more.

Report: West Ham United to bring Glen Johnson back to Upton Park
West Ham United are in talks to bring former defender Glen Johnson back to Upton Park after being released by Liverpool, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Jose Mourinho tells Jorge Mendes to find Juan Cuadrado new club
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reportedly asks Jorge Mendes, Juan Cuadrado's agent, to find his client a new club. Read more.

Sergio Ramos: 'No negotiations with Real Madrid or anyone else'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos insists that he is not in talks with his current employers or any other clubs as his future at the Santiago Bernabeu remains unclear. Read more.

Report: Hull City considering move for Cardiff City's Peter Whittingham
Hull City will reportedly make an approach to sign midfielder Peter Whittingham from Cardiff City. Read more.

Report: Arturo Vidal agrees to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Juventus striker Arturo Vidal agrees to join Real Madrid on a five-year contract after being snubbed by Manchester United and Arsenal, according to reports. Read more.

Arsenal contact Barcelona over Pedro?
Arsenal are understood to have made contact with Barcelona over a possible move for Spain international forward Pedro. Read more.

Report: Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah rejects Fiorentina, agrees Inter Milan deal
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah rejects a permanent move to Fiorentina, where he spent last season on loan, in favour of a switch to Inter Milan, according to reports. Read more.

Wolfsburg: 'No intention of selling Ivan Perisic'
Wolfsburg director of sport Klaus Allofs insists that the club are not willing to let winger Ivan Perisic go this summer. Read more.

Manchester United eager to seal Morgan Schneiderlin move?
Manchester United are reportedly eager to sign midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton by the end of next week. Read more.

Galatasaray sign Lukas Podolski from Arsenal
Galatasaray complete the signing of German international Lukas Podolski from Arsenal. Read more.

Antalyaspor president wants Lionel Messi
Antalyaspor president Gultekin Gencer says that he wants the Turkish club to sign Lionel Messi in five years. Read more.

Roma enter Yohan Cabaye race?
Roma reportedly join the race to sign PSG midfielder Yohan Cabaye. Read more.

Roma confirm Edin Dzeko interest
Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini reveals that the club is trying to sign striker Edin Dzeko from Manchester City. Read more.

Lazio line up Fabio Borini swoop?
Lazio make a bid of €5m (£3.57m) to sign Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, according to a report. Read more.

Lukas Podolki to join Galatasaray
Turkish champions Galatasaray confirm that Lukas Podolski will join them from Arsenal this afternoon. Read more.

Frank de Boer: 'I expect Jasper Cillessen to stay at Ajax'
Ajax boss Frank de Boer reveals that he expects goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen to remain at the club, despite reported interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur duo Etienne Capoue, Benjamin Stambouli heading for Watford?
Watford are reportedly on the verge of signing Tottenham Hotspur pair Etienne Capoue and Benjamin Stambouli. Read more.

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