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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Diego Costa, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Javier Hernandez

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Costa, Aubameyang, Hernandez
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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:

Antonio Conte, Diego Costa 'to hold showdown talks next week'
A report claims that Chelsea are now reluctant to offload Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid, with talks planned between the striker and manager Antonio Conte next week. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund expect Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay
Prolific forward Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang will likely remain at Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to sporting director Michael Zorc. Read more.

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: 'New signing imminent'
Steve Bruce hopes to see Sam Johnstone sign from Manchester United within the next 48 hours, as he continues to add to his Aston Villa squad. Read more.

Javier Hernandez 'demands higher wages from West Ham United'
Javier Hernandez reportedly wants wages of £140,000 a week to join West Ham United from Bayer Leverkusen, which could force the Hammers to look elsewhere. Read more.

Report: Chelsea match Manchester United's bid for Romelu Lukaku
A report claims that Chelsea have matched Manchester United's £85m bid for Romelu Lukaku, leaving the Everton ace with a straight choice to make between the two clubs. Read more.

Craig Shakespeare: 'No offers received for winger Riyad Mahrez'
Craig Shakespeare expects Riyad Mahrez to remain "fully committed" to Leicester City while he is still at the club, having so far received no interest in the winger. Read more.

Everton land Queens Park Rangers youngster Josh Bowler
Everton sign young winger Josh Bowler from Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal, putting him straight into their Under-23s squad for the new season. Read more.

Trent Alexander-Arnold handed long-term Liverpool deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who featured 12 times for Liverpool in his breakthrough campaign last time out, is handed a new long-term contract at Anfield. Read more.

Report: Dani Alves to seal Manchester City switch next week
A report claims that Manchester City have scheduled Dani Alves's medical for early next week, as they look to get the free transfer over the line. Read more.

Liverpool 'confident of recouping £30m for Mamadou Sakho'
Mamadou Sakho is reportedly still valued at £30m by Liverpool, but the Reds have received a number of enquiries and are optimistic of recouping the full asking price. Read more.

Wolfsburg forward Anton Donkor returns to Everton on loan
Everton announce that Wolfsburg forward Anton Donkor has returned to Goodison Park on a loan deal until January. Read more.

Watford planning moves for Ivan Strinic, Gregoire Defrel?
Watford are reportedly considering moves for both Napoli defender Ivan Strinic and Sassuolo forward Gregoire Defrel. Read more.

Burnley complete signing of Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters
Burnley announce that they have completed the signing of Stoke City forward Jonathan Walters on a two-year deal. Read more.

Craig Shakespeare: 'Demarai Gray is wanted at Leicester City'
Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare says that he wants to keep winger Demarai Gray - a target for Everton - at the King Power Stadium. Read more.

Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has 'no alternative' to Manchester United
Alvaro Morata's representatives say that the Real Madrid attacker does not have a backup plan if Manchester United withdraw their interest in his signature. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign former Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly move to sign former Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy after Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia. Read more.

Real Madrid show interest in Real Sociedad defender Alvaro Odriozola?
Real Madrid will reportedly consider a move for Real Sociedad defender Alvaro Odriozola if Danilo leaves the Bernabeu this summer. Read more.

Newcastle United reject Middlesbrough bid for goalkeeper Karl Darlow?
Newcastle United reportedly reject an offer of £5m from Middlesbrough for goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Read more.

Arsenal to maintain pursuit of AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar?
Arsenal will reportedly remain undeterred in their pursuit of AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, even if they have a second bid rejected by the Ligue 1 champions. Read more.

Crystal Palace to make move for Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen?
Crystal Palace are reportedly planning a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who boss Frank de Boer worked with at Ajax. Read more.

Report: West Ham United cool interest in Joe Hart
A report claims that West Ham United have cooled their interest in goalkeeper Joe Hart as Manchester City want him off their books permanently, rather than on loan. Read more.

Wayne Rooney 'willing to take pay cut to finalise Everton move'
Wayne Rooney will reportedly accept a reduced salary to prevent his move from Man United to Everton dragging on, with a move still expected to be finalised this week. Read more.

Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles in talks over Getafe return
The president of Spanish club Getafe reveals that talks are ongoing with Everton over out-of-favour goalkeeper Joel Robles. Read more.

Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Paris Saint-Germain unwilling to sell Marco Verratti'
Marco Verratti wants to join Barcelona but Paris Saint-Germain are refusing to sanction a transfer, according to Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Read more.

RB Leipzig board 'in dispute over Naby Keita to Liverpool sale'
RB Leipzig chairman Oliver Mintzlaff is reportedly prepared to grant midfielder Naby Keita his wish of joining Liverpool if a big-money bid is tabled. Read more.

Report: Chelsea turn to Alvaro Morata, Andrea Belotti in search for new striker
Chelsea have been forced to turn to either Alvaro Morata or Andrea Belotti after being snubbed by Manchester United-bound striker Romelu Lukaku, according to a report. Read more.

Fulham interested in signing Bordeaux forward Diego Rolan?
Fulham are reportedly looking to try to sign Bordeaux forward Diego Rolan, but they may have work to do in order to tempt the player to Craven Cottage. Read more.

Brentford bring in Kamo Mokotjo from FC Twente
Brentford announce that they signed South African international Kamo Mokotjo from FC Twente for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Fulham sign Ibrahima Cisse from Standard Liege
Fulham announce that they have completed the signing of Standard Liege midfielder Ibrahima Cisse on a three-year deal. Read more.

Middlesbrough show interest in Derby County defender Cyrus Christie?
Middlesbrough are reportedly keen on signing Derby County defender Cyrus Christie ahead of next season. Read more.

Middlesbrough agree deal for Norwich City midfielder Jonny Howson
Middlesbrough announce that they have agreed a deal with Norwich City to sign midfielder Jonny Howson. Read more.

Southampton to part ways with goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga?
Southampton are reportedly prepared to allow goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga to leave St Mary's during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United in no rush to sign Benfica defender Nelson Semedo?
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to wait until the January transfer window in order to try to sign Benfica defender Nelson Semedo. Read more.

Chelsea to target Javier Hernandez move?
Chelsea reportedly turn their attentions to Bayer Leverkusen forward Javier Hernandez after appearing to miss out on Everton forward Romelu Lukaku. Read more.

Everton to make fresh Gylfi Sigurdsson bid?
Everton are reportedly preparing an offer of £32m in a bid to sign Swansea City playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson. Read more.

Arsenal join race to sign AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho?
Arsenal reportedly decide to join the race to sign AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho, who is also attracting interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Everton closing in on Queens Park Rangers youngster Josh Bowler?
Everton are reportedly closing in on the signing of midfielder Josh Bowler, who is said to be having a medical with the Premier League side. Read more.

Arsenal show interest in Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Aymen Barkok?
Arsenal reportedly decide to make an offer for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Aymen Barkok, who impressed in the Bundesliga last season. Read more.

Inter Milan join race to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez?
Inter Milan reportedly decide to join Manchester City in the race to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Huddersfield Town confirm signing of Copenhagen defender Mathias Jorgensen
Huddersfield Town confirm that they have signed defender Mathias Jorgensen from Copenhagen for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Why Everton need full-backs, not Wayne Rooney
Everton are reportedly chasing a fairytale return for Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, but the Toffees need new full-backs rather a star name. Read more.

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3Liverpool36239481384378
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5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
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16Brentford3699185260-836
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18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
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