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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Jose Fonte, Marcos Rojo, Sam Hart

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.

Friday morning's headlines:

Jose Fonte 'to sign new Southampton contract'
Southampton captain Jose Fonte will reportedly sign a new contract with the club, ending speculation of a move to Manchester United. Read more.

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo closing in on Valencia move
Valencia reportedly open talks with Manchester United over a possible £10.3m move for out-of-favour defender Marcos Rojo. Read more.

Liverpool youngster Sam Hart joins Port Vale on loan
Liverpool youngster Sam Hart joins Port Vale on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

West Ham United 'agree club-record fee for Simone Zaza'
West Ham United reportedly agree a club-record fee of £24m for Juventus striker Simone Zaza. Read more.

Chelsea 'reopen Dominic Solanke talks'
Chelsea reportedly reopen contract negotiations with Dominic Solanke after initial talks last season broke down over the youngster's wage demands. Read more.

Adam Armstrong signs new four-year deal at Newcastle United
Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong signs fresh terms with the club that will keep him at St James' Park until 2020. Read more.

James Rodriguez nearing Juventus switch?
Real Madrid midfielder and rumoured Arsenal and Chelsea target James Rodriguez is reportedly house-hunting in Turin ahead of a potential move to Juventus. Read more.

Arsenal 'agree deal to sign Lucas Perez'
Arsenal reportedly agree a £17.1m deal with Deportivo La Coruna for striker Lucas Perez having allegedly seen an earlier bid rejected. Read more.

Tim Krul signs new Newcastle United deal, joins Ajax on loan
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul joins Ajax on loan until the end of the season after signing a new one-year deal with the Magpies. Read more.

Arsenal 'close to agreeing Shkodran Mustafi deal'
Arsenal reportedly agree a fee in excess of £35m for Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi. Read more.

West Ham United sign Edimilson Fernandes from Sion
West Ham United confirm the signing of Swiss midfielder Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion. Read more.

Nice interested in Mario Balotelli move
Nice manager Lucien Favre hints that he is open to signing Liverpool outcast Mario Balotelli this summer. Read more.

Chelsea hand Portuguese keeper Eduardo one-year contract
Portugal international goalkeeper Eduardo joins Chelsea from Dinamo Zagreb on a one-year contract. Read more.

Claudio Ranieri 'confirms interest' in Sevilla ace Steven N'Zonzi
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri refuses to rule out a move for Steven N'Zonzi, who has a reported £25m buy-out clause in his Sevilla contract. Read more.

Report: Raphael Varane snubs Jose Mourinho reunion
A report claims that Jose Mourinho has failed in his attempt to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, despite offering to double his wages at Manchester United. Read more.

Stoke City 'want Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho on loan'
Stoke City are reportedly interested in signing defender Mamadou Sakho on loan from Liverpool. Read more.

Deportivo La Coruna 'turn down Arsenal bid for Lucas Perez'
Deportivo La Coruna reportedly reject Arsenal's £17m bid for striker Lucas Perez after the Gunners offered to pay the fee in two instalments. Read more.

Wilfried Zaha 'asks to leave Crystal Palace'
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha reportedly hands in a transfer request amid speculation linking him with a £15m move to Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Claude Puel: 'Very important to keep Jose Fonte'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that captain Jose Fonte is happy at the club amid reported interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Claudio Bravo completes Manchester City move
Claudio Bravo completes his move from Barcelona to Manchester City on a four-year deal. Read more.

Chelsea 'see second bid for Alessio Romagnoli rejected'
Chelsea reportedly see a second bid of around £34m for 21-year-old defender Alessio Romagnoli rejected by AC Milan. Read more.

Mark Hughes confirms enquiry for Manchester United defender Phil Jones
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes confirms that the club have made an enquiry about Manchester United defender Phil Jones. Read more.

Ronald Koeman: 'Everton have no interest in Joe Hart'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman rules out the possibility of signing out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this summer. Read more.

Mick McCarthy confirms "potential" deal for Leon Best
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy admits that a "potential deal" is on the cards for Leon Best. Read more.

Burnley enter Patrick Bamford race?
Burnley are reportedly interested in a deal for Chelsea's in-demand striker Patrick Bamford. Read more.

Claudio Bravo 'to complete Manchester City move today'
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo will reportedly complete his proposed switch to Manchester City today. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'in talks with Crystal Palace over Wilfried Zaha'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enter talks with Crystal Palace over a possible £15m move for winger Wilfried Zaha. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp hints at Liverpool departures
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that the final week of the transfer window will be focused on outgoings rather than new arrivals. Read more.

Southampton 'agree club-record fee for Sofiane Boufal'
Southampton reportedly agree a club-record fee of around £21m for Lille forward Sofiane Boufal. Read more.

Millwall sign Calum Butcher from Burton Albion
Millwall sign Burton Albion midfielder Calum Butcher on a two-year deal. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers sign West Ham United youngster Martin Samuelsen
Blackburn Rovers complete the loan signing of West Ham United teenager Martin Samuelsen. Read more.

Atletico's Torres joins Porto on loan
Atletico Madrid midfielder Oliver Torres rejoins Porto on a season-long loan. Read more.

Arsenal 'close to signing Everton target Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna'
Arsenal are reportedly close to sealing the €20m (£17.1m) signing of Everton target Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna. Read more.

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes pours doubt over Saido Berahino deal
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that the club may have to eventually "move on" from their pursuit of West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino. Read more.

Newcastle United 'in talks' for Palermo left-back
Newcastle United are reportedly in talks with Palermo left-back Achraf Lazaar. Read more.

Barcelona confirm Jasper Cillessen arrival from Ajax
Barcelona confirm that Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has joined the club in a €13m (£11m) deal. Read more.

Sunderland sign Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid on initial season-long loan
Sunderland sign Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid on an initial season-long loan. Read more.

Schalke sign Tottenham Hotspur's Nabil Bentaleb on season-long loan
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nabil Bentaleb joins Schalke 04 on a season-long loan. Read more.

Danny Drinkwater signs new five-year contract at Leicester City
Danny Drinkwater signs a new five-year deal with Premier League champions Leicester City. Read more.

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