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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Sam Byram, El Arbi Hillel Soudani, Philip Cocu

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.

Friday morning's headlines:

Nottingham Forest to take West Ham United right-back Sam Byram on loan?
Nottingham Forest are reportedly lining up a loan offer for out-of-favour West Ham United defender Sam Byram. Read more.

Nottingham Forest close to signing El Arbi Hillel Soudani?
Nottingham Forest are reportedly close to a deal for Dinamo Zagreb player El Arbi Hillel Soudani to join the club. Read more.

Fenerbache want Swansea City's Luciano Narsingh?
Swansea City winger Luciano Narsingh is reportedly wanted by Fenerbache boss Philip Cocu, who worked with the player during their time together at PSV Eindhoven. Read more.

Matty Pearson leaves Barnsley for Luton Town
Matty Pearson leaves Barnsley and signs for Luton Town on a three-year deal in the search for regular first-team football. Read more.

Liverpool 'to make decision on Divock Origi in pre-season training'
Divock Origi will reportedly be given pre-season at Melwood to prove himself to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ahead of the next Premier League campaign. Read more.

Jack Grealish 'ready to quit Aston Villa this summer'
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish is reportedly ready to depart his boyhood club this summer as Tottenham Hotspur lead the chase for the 22-year-old. Read more.

Rotherham United closing in on Blackpool Player of the Year Clark Robertson?
Rotherham United are reportedly near to a deal for free agent Clark Robertson, who spent last season at League One side Blackpool. Read more.

Fulham interested in Bosnian wonderkid Edis Smajic?
Fulham are reportedly interested in 18-year-old Bosnian player Edis Smajic, with manager Slavisa Jokanovic prioritising the midfielder as a top target this summer. Read more.

Newcastle United back in for France international?
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing French international Clement Grenier, who currently plays his football with Ligue One side Guingamp. Read more.

Ryan Sessegnon and Tom Cairney 'to sign contract extensions at Fulham'
Fulham pair Ryan Sessegnon and Tom Cairney are reportedly willing to sign contract extensions at Craven Cottage this summer. Read more.

Aston Villa interested in Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Michael Cooper?
Aston Villa are reportedly willing to rival Brighton & Hove Albion for Plymouth Argyle youngster Michael Cooper. Read more.

Ipswich Town closing in on former Crawley Town winger Jordan Roberts?
Ipswich Town are reportedly closing in on the signing of former Crawley Town winger Jordan Roberts. Read more.

Monchi: 'No Chelsea approach for Kostas Manolas'
Roma sporting director Monchi denies that his club have received an offer from Chelsea for Kostas Manolas. Read more.

Clement Lenglet 'to make decision this weekend'
Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet, who has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester United, will make a decision on his future this weekend, according to a report. Read more.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard confirms Sadiq Umar interest
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard reveals that he wants to bring Roma forward Sadiq Umar to Ibrox this summer. Read more.

Angel Torres: 'Djene Dakonam price is £31m'
Getafe president Angel Torres says that Djene Dakonam will not be leaving the Spanish club for anything under his £31m release clause. Read more.

Rangers 'want to re-sign Steven Davis'
Rangers want to re-sign Southampton captain Steven Davis this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Ben Foster, Craig Dawson to be fined by West Bromwich Albion?
A report claims that Ben Foster and Craig Dawson will be fined by West Bromwich Albion for failing to turn up for the club's pre-season trip abroad. Read more.

Southampton 'open to offers for goalkeeper Fraser Forster'
A report claims that Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster is surplus to requirements at St Mary's Stadium and has been made available to purchase this summer. Read more.

Alex Smithies "delighted" to join Cardiff City
New Cardiff City goalkeeper Alex Smithies is looking forward to challenging Neil Etheridge for the number one spot after joining from Queens Park Rangers. Read more.

Everton confirm Wayne Rooney exit
Everton confirm that Wayne Rooney has left the Toffees to join MLS club DC United on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Read more.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic "content" at Lazio
Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic insists that he is "content" at Lazio as the midfielder prepares to have "a little bit of a rest". Read more.

Gabi 'to leave Atletico Madrid for Qatar'
Atletico Madrid captain Gabi will join Qatari outfit Al-Sadd on a free transfer this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Mouctar Diakhaby 'jets in for Valencia medical'
Lyon defender Mouctar Diakhaby arrives in Spain to undergo a medical with Valencia, according to a report. Read more.

Agent: 'Rafinha has lots of offers'
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has offers from Spain, England, France and Germany as he prepares to leave Camp Nou, according to the Brazilian's father and agent Mazinho. Read more.

Manchester United 'reject Tottenham Hotspur enquiry about Anthony Martial'
Manchester United reportedly reject an inquiry from Tottenham Hotspur about the availability of winger Anthony Martial. Read more.

Middlesbrough, Stoke City interested in Matt Ritchie?
Middlesbrough and Stoke City are reportedly keen on signing Newcastle United forward Matt Ritchie. Read more.

David Brooks 'close to Bournemouth switch'
Sheffield United midfielder David Brooks is reportedly edging closer to a switch to Bournemouth. Read more.

Premier League trio in race to sign Aleksandar Dragovic?
West Ham United, Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion are all believed to be tracking Bayer Leverkusen defender Aleksandar Dragovic. Read more.

Southampton 'to make £15m Angus Gunn bid'
Southampton will reportedly make a £15m bid to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Angus Gunn. Read more.

Cardiff City confirm Bobby Reid signing
Cardiff City confirm the signing of striker Bobby Reid from Bristol City on a four-year deal. Read more.

Southampton, Everton chasing Jannik Vestergaard?
Southampton and Everton are reportedly interested in bringing Borussia Monchengladbach defender Jannik Vestergaard to the Premier League. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers, Newcastle United 'want Badou Ndiaye'
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United are two of a number of clubs that allegedly want to sign Stoke City midfielder Badou Ndiaye. Read more.

Real Sociedad keen on Nacho Monreal?
Real Sociedad are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal. Read more.

Report: Arsenal weighing up offer for Hector Herrera
Arsenal are reportedly the latest side to show an interest in Porto midfielder Hector Herrera following some impressive displays for Mexico at the World Cup. Read more.

Agent: 'Manchester City, Napoli still working on Jorginho deal'
The agent of Jorginho still expects the Italy international to swap Napoli for Manchester City this summer, despite talks between the two sides dragging on. Read more.

Manchester United 'keen to sign free agent Lee Grant'
Out-of-contract Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant is to be offered a one-year deal by Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Wayne Rooney to finalise Major League Soccer switch on Thursday?
A report claims that Wayne Rooney's switch from Everton to Major League Soccer side DC United will be completed before the end of Thursday. Read more.

Joao Cancelo completes move from Valencia to Juventus
Mattia Perin completes a £35.3m switch from Valencia to Juventus, signing a five-year deal with the Italian champions. Read more.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City158342721627
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Fulham166642422224
10Brentford157263128323
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton153661421-715
16Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1512121131-205


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