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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Steven Defour, Ashley Williams, Alexandre Lacazette

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

With the new season fast approaching, clubs around the UK and Europe are making their moves in the transfer market.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Southampton target Anderlecht midfielder Steven Defour?
Anderlecht and Belgium midfielder Steven Defour is a reported target for Southampton to fill the void left by Victor Wanyama. Read more.

Swansea City reject Everton's £10m bid for Ashley Williams?
Everton are reportedly unsuccessful with their initial £10m approach for Swansea City skipper Ashley Williams. Read more.

Report: Arsenal, Lyon reach agreement over Alexandre Lacazette transfer
A report claims that Arsenal have reached an agreement with Lyon to sign striker Alexandre Lacazette, who was the subject of an unsuccessful £29m bid last month. Read more.

Chelsea offer Loic Remy to Everton as Romelu Lukaku makeweight?
Chelsea have offered Everton a player-plus-cash deal worth around £70m to sign Romelu Lukaku, according to a report. Read more.

Riyad Mahrez 'not interested in big-money move to Arsenal'
A report claims that Riyad Mahrez will not push through a move away from Leicester City should Arsenal come calling, as he is happy at the King Power Stadium. Read more.

Stuart O'Keefe pens new three-year deal at Cardiff City
Cardiff City midfielder Stuart O'Keefe signs a new three-year deal at the club. Read more.

Barnsley announce signing of Angus MacDonald from Torquay United
Barnsley complete the signing of Angus MacDonald from Torquay United on a two-year deal. Read more.

Leeds United reject transfer request from Charlie Taylor
Leeds United confirm that they have rejected Charlie Taylor's official transfer request. Read more.

Faissal El Bakhtaoui joins Dundee on three-year deal after leaving Dunfermline
Dundee announce the signing of Faissal El Bakhtaoui on a three-year deal. Read more.

Everton seal signing of Idrissa Gueye from Aston Villa
Everton confirm the signing of Idrissa Gueye from Aston Villa on a four-year deal. Read more.

Marco Verratti 'signs new Paris Saint-Germain deal until 2021'
Marco Verratti's agent Donato di Campli announces that the midfielder has signed a new contract until 2021 with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Report: Valencia reject Arsenal bid for Shkodran Mustafi
Arsenal's £15m bid for defender Shkodran Mustafi has reportedly been rejected by Valencia. Read more.

Sunderland 'enquire about Kara Mbodji'
Sunderland reportedly enquire about the availability of Anderlecht centre-back Kara Mbodji as Lamine Kone exit rumours gather pace. Read more.

Aston Villa succeed with Ross McCormack bid?
Aston Villa reportedly hijack Norwich City's bid for Fulham striker Ross McCormack. Read more.

Peterborough United sign Jerome Binnom-Williams
Peterborough United sign Crystal Palace left-back Jerome Binnom-Williams on a free transfer. Read more.

Arsenal interested in Bruno Peres?
Arsenal reportedly lodge a £13.5m bid for Torino right-back Bruno Peres. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers sign Icelandic winger Jon Dadi Bodvarsson
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce the signing of Icelandic winger Jon Dadi Bodvarsson. Read more.

Gylfi Sigurdsson signs new Swansea City deal
Gylfi Sigurdsson signs a new four-year deal with Swansea City. Read more.

Jonathan Hogg signs new Huddersfield Town contract
Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg pens a new three-year deal with the Championship side. Read more.

MK Dons sign former Arsenal midfielder
League One side MK Dons sign injured midfielder Chuks Aneke on a one-year deal. Read more.

Arsenal to re-sign Thomas Vermaelen?
Arsenal reportedly make a surprise bid to re-sign Thomas Vermaelen from Barcelona. Read more.

Liverpool bid £16m for AC Milan defender Mattia De Sciglio?
Liverpool reportedly bid £16m for AC Milan defender Mattia De Sciglio. Read more.

Bayern Munich open to Bastian Schweinsteiger return from Manchester United
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge hints that he is open to re-signing Bastian Schweinsteiger from Manchester United. Read more.

Southampton sign Jeremy Pied on two-year deal
Southampton complete the free transfer of defender Jeremy Pied on a two-year contract. Read more.

Romelu Lukaku to hand in transfer request to force through Chelsea move?
Romelu Lukaku is reportedly considering handing in an official transfer request at Everton in order to force through a move to Chelsea. Read more.

Manchester City announce signing of Leroy Sane from Schalke on five-year deal
Manchester City announce the signing of Leroy Sane from Schalke on a five-year deal for a reported £37m fee. Read more.

Hull City 'offer Mohamed Diame new contract to warn off Newcastle United'
Hull City reportedly offer Mohamed Diame a new three-year contract in an attempt to prevent the midfielder from joining Newcastle United. Read more.

Chelsea's Baba Rahman completes move to Schalke on season-long loan
Chelsea left-back Baba Rahman joins Schalke 04 on a season-long loan. Read more.

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