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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Lewis Baker, Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Report: Sheffield Wednesday interested in Brentford defender Harlee Dean
Sheffield Wednesday are thought to be interested in signing Brentford centre-back - and former club captain - Harlee Dean this summer. Read more.

Eunan O'Kane extends Leeds United contract until 2021
Leeds United confirm that Republic of Ireland midfielder Eunan O'Kane has penned a new four-year contract with the club which will see him through to 2021. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur in talks to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Celta Vigo over signing Spain Under-19 midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Jack Colback exiled after Newcastle United training ground bust-up
Jack Colback is reportedly out of Rafael Benitez's plans at Newcastle United for good after a training ground bust-up. Read more.

Torino sign Juventus midfielder Tomas Rincon on loan
Torino announce the signing of Venezuelan midfielder Tomas Rincon from Turin rivals Juventus on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

Middlesbrough sign Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker on season-long loan
Middlesbrough announce the loan signing of 22-year-old Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker until the end of the season. Read more.

Real Madrid exploring Eden Hazard signing should Kylian Mbappe option fail?
Real Madrid could reportedly turn their attention to Chelsea winger Eden Hazard should the La Liga outfit fail in their attempts to land AS Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Frank de Boer 'unsure' on possibility of bringing Mamadou Sakho back to club
Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer admits that he does not know whether the club will be able to bring Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho back to Selhurst Park this summer. Read more.

Ivan Perisic agent meets with Manchester United officials?
Manchester United officials reportedly meet with the agent of Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic over a proposed summer move to Old Trafford. Read more.

Barcelona to make improved bid of £110m for Ousmane Dembele?
Barcelona could return to Borussia Dortmund with an improved bid of £110m for French youngster Ousmane Dembele, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Burnley to move for £15m-rated Leeds United striker Chris Wood?
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is eyeing a £15m move for Leeds United striker Chris Wood following the departure of Andre Gray, according to a report in the press. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers reject approach for Conor Coady
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirms that the club have turned down a bid for defender Conor Coady from Sheffield United. Read more.

Monchi: 'No further Roma bids for Riyad Mahrez'
Roma insist that they are sticking with their current bid of £32m in the pursuit of Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino: 'Of course we will sign players'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that the club will bring in new players before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Michael Hefele pens new Huddersfield deal
Huddersfield Town defender Michael Hefele signs a new two-year deal with the club. Read more.

Marc Muniesa completes Girona loan switch
Stoke City defender Marc Muniesa completes a season-long loan move to La Liga side Girona. Read more.

Liverpool 'reject Philippe Coutinho transfer request'
Liverpool reportedly reject a formal transfer request from Philippe Coutinho "immediately" amid continuing interest from Barcelona. Read more.

Jose Mourinho: 'I will not cry over transfers'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he 'will not cry' if he doesn't get his final transfer wish this summer. Read more.

Leicester City midfielder Harvey Barnes joins Barnsley
Young Leicester City midfielder Harvey Barnes joins Championship side Barnsley on a season-long loan. Read more.

Swansea City plan second Joe Allen bid?
Swansea City are reportedly planning to make a second bid for Stoke City's Joe Allen. Read more.

Report: Barcelona look to Christian Eriksen amid Philippe Coutinho failure
Barcelona reportedly make initial enquiries about signing Tottenham Hotspur star Christian Eriksen as Liverpool remain unwilling to part with Philippe Coutinho. Read more.

Pep Guardiola vows to decrease spending
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola promises to reduce his transfer spending in future years after splashing out almost £400m in just 13 months. Read more.

Jose Mourinho confirms Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirms that the club are in talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more.

Leicester City eyeing Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend?
Leicester City are reportedly considering a move for Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend as a possible replacement for Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea doing their best with transfers'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that the club are "trying to do their best" in the transfer market. Read more.

Philippe Coutinho family member speaks out
A "close family member" of Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho appears to confirm reports that he has handed in a transfer request. Read more.

Stoke City seal Bruno Martins Indi deal
Stoke City complete a permanent deal for Porto defender Bruno Martins Indi. Read more.

Alexis Sanchez offered £300k a week to stay at Arsenal?
Arsenal reportedly offer Alexis Sanchez a new deal worth £300,000 a week. Read more.

Report: Philippe Coutinho hands in Liverpool transfer request
A report claims that Philippe Coutinho will attempt to push through a move to Barcelona after handing in an official transfer request. Read more.

Tony Pulis: 'It's about signing good players for West Bromwich Albion'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis is not yet finished in the transfer market, as he intends to bring in new faces while also offloading some of the youngsters on loan. Read more.

Eddie Howe has "no immediate plans" to add to Bournemouth squad
Eddie Howe is happy with Bournemouth's squad depth on the eve of the Premier League campaign, admitting that he will only make another signing if a player gets injured. Read more.

Virgil van Dijk to sit out Southampton opener with "virus"
Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk is to miss the first weekend of the Premier League season due to a virus, as speculation continues to mount over his Southampton future. Read more.

Mark Hughes hopeful over deal to sign Bruno Martins Indi
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes confirms that the club are on the brink of signing Bruno Martins Indi on a permanent deal after his successful loan spell last time out. Read more.

Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City unlikely to sign Fabian Delph'
Mark Hughes says that Stoke City are unlikely to push ahead with their attempt to sign Fabian Delph, while also offering an update on the future of Joe Allen. Read more.

Paul Clement "confident" Fernando Llorente will stay at Swansea City
Paul Clement reiterates that Fernando Llorente will remain a Swansea City player for the forthcoming campaign, despite rumoured interest from Chelsea. Read more.

Liverpool owners reiterate no-sale stance on Philippe Coutinho
Fenway Sports Group stress that Philippe Coutinho is not for sale this summer, regardless of how much money Barcelona offer. Read more.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'prioritises Danny Rose purchase'
A report claims that Manchester United are desperate to sign Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur, but rivals Chelsea have already made an approach. Read more.

Stoke City reject Swansea City approach for midfielder Joe Allen
Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes warns Swansea City that their former midfielder Joe Allen is not for sale this summer. Read more.

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2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Bournemouth157352320324
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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