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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Mousa Dembele, Douglas Costa, Jonny Evans

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Dembele, Costa, Evans
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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.

Friday morning's headlines:

Inter Milan 'readying bid for Tottenham Hotspur's Mousa Dembele'
Inter Milan reportedly prepare a player-plus-cash offer for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele. Read more.

Juventus secure permanent Douglas Costa deal
Juventus exercise their right to make Douglas Costa's loan move from Bayern Munich permanent. Read more.

Jonny Evans completes medical with Leicester City
West Bromwich Albion captain Jonny Evans successfully completes a medical with Leicester City. Read more.

Lionel Messi would "love" Neymar to return to Barcelona
Lionel Messi admits that he would like to see Neymar one day return to Barcelona. Read more.

Liverpool "unlikely to sign Lyon's Nabil Fekir before World Cup"
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that Nabil Fekir's transfer to Liverpool is unlikely to be completed before the World Cup finals. Read more.

Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles 'nears Getafe move'
Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles is said to be on the verge of a return to Spain with Getafe. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund complete Thomas Delaney signing
Borussia Dortmund complete the signing of Werder Bremen midfielder Thomas Delaney, who was attracting interest from the Premier League. Read more.

Premier League clubs start to circle for Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson?
Four clubs in the Premier League reportedly register an interest in signing Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Napoli target signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic?
Napoli are reportedly looking to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic as a replacement for Pepe Reina. Read more.

Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose on radar of Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly identify Real Sociedad forward Willian Jose as a potential target for the summer transfer window. Read more.

Watford looking to sign Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida?
Watford are reportedly considering an approach for Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida, who could cost in the region of £3m. Read more.

Trabzonspor chief Ozkan Sumer: 'Leicester City haven't bid for Abdulkadir Omur'
Trabzonspor chief Ozkan Sumer says that the club have received no bids for attacker Abdulkadir Omur, who is allegedly interesting Leicester City. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur extend contract of goalkeeper Michel Vorm
Tottenham Hotspur announce that the contract of goalkeeper Michel Vorm has been extended by a further year. Read more.

Southampton 'to raid Aston Villa for duo'
Southampton are reportedly interested in signing Aston Villa pair Andre Green and Keinan Davis during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Monaco make offer for AC Milan forward Andre Silva?
Monaco reportedly decide to make an approach for AC Milan forward Andre Silva, who is said to be a target of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Huddersfield Town. Read more.

Torino struggling to push through deal for Sunderland midfielder Didier N'Dong?
Torino are reportedly struggling to complete a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Didier N'Dong due to a disagreement over wages. Read more.

Barcelona join race to sign Monaco winger Thomas Lemar?
Barcelona are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, who is attracting interest from the Premier League. Read more.

Tom Pearce signs new Leeds United deal
Leeds United announce that they have agreed terms over a new four-year contract with defender Tom Pearce. Read more.

Sunderland confirm exit of five players
Sunderland confirm that five members of the first-team squad will leave the Stadium of Light during the summer. Read more.

Fulham to rival Cardiff City for Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic?
Fulham are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Manchester City move for Jorginho in doubt?
Manchester City's hopes of signing Jorginho from Napoli reportedly take a blow as the Italian outfit turn down the chance to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko as part of the deal. Read more.

Gary Rowett opens door for Xherdan Shaqiri exit
Stoke City manager Gary Rowett confirms that Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur target Xherdan Shaqiri is free to leave the club, but only if a suitable offer arrives. Read more.

West Ham United 'closing in on Felipe Anderson deal'
West Ham United are reportedly on the verge of completing a £26.5m deal to sign Lazio striker Felipe Anderson, who has also been linked with Leicester and Southampton. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'demanding £30m for Mousa Dembele'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly unwilling to sell Mousa Dembele for less than £30m this summer, despite four Italian clubs refusing to meet that valuation. Read more.

Torino 'agree fee with Sunderland for Didier N'Dong'
Sunderland reportedly agree a £6.6m fee with Torino for midfielder Didier N'Dong, although the player is still thought to be holding out for a Premier League club. Read more.

Ovie Ejaria signs new Liverpool deal, joins Rangers on loan
Liverpool confirm that Ovie Ejaria has signed a new long-term contract with the club and will join Rangers on loan for the 2018-19 season. Read more.

Lionel Messi urges Antoine Griezmann to join Barcelona
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi backs the club's pursuit of Antoine Griezmann and urges the Atletico Madrid striker to move to the Camp Nou. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion want David Button?
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton is allegedly interested in bringing Fulham goalkeeper David Button to the club. Read more.

Joao Cancelo wants Wolverhampton Wanderers switch?
Valencia full-back Joao Cancelo is believed to be pushing for a move to the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Arsenal keen on RB Leipzig full-back Lukas Klostermann?
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig full-back Lukas Klostermann. Read more.

Dele Alli refuses to rule out Tottenham Hotspur exit
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli refuses to rule out an exit from the club. Read more.

Manchester City keeping tabs on Mario Lemina?
Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina, should a deal for Jorginho fail to materialise. Read more.

Frank Lampard interested in signing John Terry?
Derby County boss Frank Lampard will allegedly line up a bid for former Chelsea teammate John Terry, should current skipper Curtis Davies leaves the club. Read more.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'definitely leaving Real Madrid'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to leave the club due to disagreements over a new contract, according to a report. Read more.

Jack Wilshere 'set for Arsenal talks'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is reportedly expected to hold contract talks with Gunners boss Unai Emery. Read more.

Peter Crouch linked with move to Serie A side Parma
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is a surprise transfer target for Serie A returnees Parma, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'hopeful of retaining Marouane Fellaini'
Marouane Fellaini may still take up the option of signing a new contract at Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Manchester City hold fresh talks with Napoli over Jorginho
Napoli midfielder Jorginho reportedly remains top of Manchester City's transfer wishlist, but the Citizens fear that they may be priced out of a move. Read more.

Arsenal knocked back in pursuit of winger Gelson Martins?
A report claims that Sporting Lisbon have turned down a £26m bid from Arsenal for winger Gelson Martins, leaving the player unhappy. Read more.

Liverpool 'rival Arsenal for German keeper Bernd Leno'
A report claims that Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno is a £22m target for Liverpool, having cooled their interest in two other targets. Read more.

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