As we edge closer to July 1 when football clubs home and abroad can begin their transfer business, Sports Mole has rounded up all the stories that have emerged over the past 24 hours.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Gareth Bale appears to confirm Real Madrid stay
Welsh attacker Gareth Bale appears to confirm on Twitter that he will remain with Real Madrid this summer. Read more.
Manchester United to battle Arsenal for Karim Benzema?
Manchester United could battle Arsenal for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema this summer, according to reports. Read more.
Valencia warn Manchester United that Nicolas Otamendi will cost them £35m
Valencia executive president Amadeo Salvo warns Manchester United that they will have to pay £35m for Nicolas Otamendi this summer. Read more.
Report: Dani Alves targeted by Louis van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly considering a move for Dani Alves, who is expected to leave Barcelona on a free transfer. Read more.
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Yaya Toure is not leaving Manchester City'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists that the club will not sell Yaya Toure this summer. Read more.
Liverpool 'to lodge bid for Christian Benteke after FA Cup final'
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is reportedly Liverpool's number one summer transfer target. Read more.
Report: Manchester United want Bayern Munich's Dante
A report claims that Manchester United want to sign Bayern Munich defender Dante this summer. Read more.
Javier Hernandez to return to Manchester United
Real Madrid decide against taking up the option to make Javier Hernandez's loan move permanent, meaning that the striker will return to parent club Manchester United. Read more.
Iker Casillas expects to still be a Real Madrid player next season
Iker Casillas insists that he intends to stay as Real Madrid goalkeeper next season, despite reports that the club want Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea. Read more.
Report: Atletico Madrid want Nacho Monreal
A report claims that Atletico Madrid want to bring Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal back to Spain this summer. Read more.
Kolo Toure, Andre Wisdom sign new Liverpool deals
Kolo Toure and Andre Wisdom sign contract extensions with Liverpool. Read more.
Report: Everton to release Antolin Alcaraz
A report claims that Antolin Alcaraz will leave Everton when his contract expires next month. Read more.
Report: Reading keeper Adam Federici agrees Bournemouth move
Bournemouth will reportedly sign out-of-contract goalkeeper Adam Federici from Reading on a three-year contract. Read more.
Jordy Clasie: 'I could leave Feyenoord this summer'
Jordy Clasie hints that he could leave Feyenoord as he continues to be linked with Southampton. Read more.
Jack King joins Scunthorpe United from Preston North End
Scunthorpe United sign midfielder Jack King from Preston North End on a two-year deal. Read more.
Denis Cheryshev open to Villarreal stay
Real Madrid attacker Denis Cheryshev reveals that he would be interested in joining Villarreal, whom he represented on loan during the 2014-15 season, on a permanent deal. Read more.
Augusto Fernandez signs new Celta Vigo deal
Argentine international Augusto Fernandez signs a new long-term contract with Celta Vigo. Read more.
Celta Vigo president: 'Players will not leave cheaply'
Celta Vigo president Carlos Mourino insists that the club's star players will be going nowhere unless their release clauses are activated. Read more.
Scott Shearer heading for Crewe Alexandra exit
Crewe Alexandra assistant coach Neil Baker admits that goalkeeper Scott Shearer could be forced to leave the club this summer if he wants more first-team football. Read more.
Gillingham bring in Ryan Jackson from Newport County
Gillingham bring in defender Ryan Jackson from Newport County on a two-year contract. Read more.
Watford close to Rudy Gestede capture?
Newly-promoted Premier League side Watford are reportedly close to completing the signing of Rudy Gestede from Blackburn Rovers. Read more.
Scott Cuthbert makes Luton Town switch
Former Leyton Orient defender Scott Cuthbert signs a two-year contract with Luton Town. Read more.
Celta Vigo's Michael Krohn-Dehli: 'I am staying in Spain'
Celta Vigo midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli reveals that his new club this summer will be in Spain. Read more.
Nathan Pond signs new Fleetwood Town deal
Nathan Pond agrees to extend his stay with League One outfit Fleetwood Town into a 13th year. Read more.
Report: Atletico Madrid want Luciano Vietto
A report claims that Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto is Atletico Madrid's leading transfer target this summer. Read more.
Tommy Smith, Nick Proschwitz released by Brentford
Brentford confirm that strikers Tommy Smith and Nick Proschwitz have not been offered new contracts by the club. Read more.
Report: Valencia want Kiko Casilla
A report claims that Valencia want to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla this summer. Read more.
Three Premier League clubs bid for Massimo Luongo
Three Premier League clubs are eager to sign Swindon Town midfielder Massimo Luongo, according to the club's chairman. Read more.
Ian McShane makes Ross County switch
Ross County sign midfielder Ian McShane from Queen of the South on a three-year contract. Read more.
Bournemouth sign Artur Boruc on free transfer
Artur Boruc completes a permanent switch to Bournemouth on a free transfer after being released by Southampton. Read more.
Artur Boruc, Jos Hooiveld among six players released by Southampton
Southampton announce that they will not renew the contracts of six players this summer, with Artur Boruc and Jos Hooiveld among those to leave St Mary's. Read more.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plays down move for Callum Wilson
Arsene Wenger says that reports linking Arsenal with a move for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson are not true. Read more.
Swansea City, Bournemouth offer deals to Everton's Luke Garbutt?
Everton defender Luke Garbutt is reportedly considering his future as Swansea City and Bournemouth circle. Read more.
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