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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Riyad Mahrez, Gareth Barry, Gylfi Sigurdsson

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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Report: Roma withdraw interest in Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez
Roma withdraw their interest in unsettled Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez after seeing several bids rejected by the Foxes, according to reports. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion confirm Gareth Barry signing from Everton
West Bromwich Albion confirm the signing of Everton midfielder Gareth Barry on an initial one-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Report: Everton agree £45m deal to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson
Everton agree a deal to sign Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson for a fee believed to be about £45m, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Bournemouth midfielder Max Gradel close to Toulouse loan move
Bournemouth and Ivory Coast midfielder Max Gradel is set to join Toulouse on a season-long loan deal, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Rafael Benitez wants five more new signings at Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is reportedly looking at bringing in five more signings before the transfer window closes. Read more.

Report: Manchester United target Ivan Perisic close to signing new Inter Milan deal
Manchester United target Ivan Perisic is close to signing a new contract at Inter Milan, according to reports. Read more.

Nelson Oliveira 'happy at Norwich City'
Norwich City forward Nelson Oliveira plays down reports linking him with a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Sevilla 'want Marcos Llorente on loan'
Sevilla reportedly line up a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, who is said to have been made available by Los Blancos this summer. Read more.

Barcelona 'reject chance to sign Riyad Mahrez'
Barcelona reportedly turn down the chance to sign Leicester City attacker Riyad Mahrez in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Pape Cheikh Diop 'closing in on £9m Tottenham Hotspur move'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly near the signing of Celta Vigo midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop in a £9m deal. Read more.

Ernesto Valverde: 'Sergi Roberto important for Barcelona'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde plays down suggestions that versatile midfielder Sergi Roberto could leave the club this summer. Read more.

Phil Thompson: 'Champions League key to Philippe Coutinho future'
Former Liverpool centre-back Phil Thompson says that the club's two-legged Champions League playoff with Hoffenheim will play a key role in Philippe Coutinho's future. Read more.

Dimitar Berbatov 'nearing Kerala Blasters move'
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov nears a move to Indian Super League outfit Kerala Blasters, according to a report. Read more.

West Ham United 'considering Danilo Pereira move'
West Ham United reportedly consider dropping their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho to pursue a move for Porto's Danilo Pereira. Read more.

Burnley 'make £11.8m bid for Florin Andone'
Burnley reportedly bid £11.8m for Deportivo La Coruna forward Florin Andone after being frustrated in their pursuit of Leeds United's Chris Wood. Read more.

Aston Villa 'make Jack Wilshere move'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce reportedly makes an attempt to bring Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere to Villa Park. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers monitoring Le Havre striker Nathael Julan?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly monitoring Le Havre forward Nathael Julan as they consider adding a new striker to their squad. Read more.

Southampton make offer for Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt?
Southampton reportedly make an offer of £15.5m for Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt as they look to prepare for a potential departure of Virgil van Dijk. Read more.

Hull City turn down new Burnley bid for midfielder Sam Clucas?
Hull City reportedly decide to turn down a fresh bid from Burnley for midfielder Sam Clucas. Read more.

Derby County complete signing of Leicester City midfielder Tom Lawrence
Derby County complete the signing of Leicester City forward Tom Lawrence on a long-term contract. Read more.

Sergi Roberto closer to Barcelona exit?
Versatile Barcelona player Sergi Roberto is reportedly closer to leaving Camp Nou after the club signed Paulinho. Read more.

Middlesbrough closing in on signing of Birmingham City defender Ryan Shotton
Birmingham City defender Ryan Shotton is reportedly expected to complete a transfer to Middlesbrough after the clubs agreed a deal worth £2m. Read more.

Agent: 'Orestis Karnezis to move to Watford, Newcastle United or Crystal Palace'
Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis will move to either Newcastle United, Watford or Crystal Palace before the end of August, according to his agent. Read more.

Inter Milan consider move for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala?
Inter Milan reportedly show an interest in signing Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala, who spent last season on loan at Valencia. Read more.

Chelsea make opening bid for Southampton defender Cedric Soares?
Chelsea reportedly decide to make an offer to try to sign Southampton right-back Cedric Soares, who is also said to be interesting Barcelona and Juventus. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion, Birmingham City keen on Lille striker Eder?
Brighton & Hove Albion and Birmingham City are reportedly keen on signing Lille striker Eder before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

RB Leipzig hint Liverpool target Naby Keita could be sold next year
RB Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick hints that Naby Keita could be sold next summer. Read more.

Manchester United target Serge Aurier agrees Tottenham Hotspur move?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agree a deal with Paris Saint-Germain right-back Serge Aurier. Read more.

Burnley to table fresh £20m bid for Leeds United striker Chris Wood?
Burnley are reportedly willing to increase their bid for Leeds United striker Chris Wood to £20m. Read more.

Fulham 'on verge of signing Sheyi Ojo from Liverpool on loan'
Fulham are reportedly winning the race to sign Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo on a season-long loan. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur's '£25m bid for Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon rejected'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have a £25m bid for Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon rejected by the Cottagers. Read more.

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez: 'I want to play Champions League football'
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez admits that he wants to play Champions League football, but that his future is out of his hands. Read more.

Antonio Conte 'at odds with Chelsea board over transfer targets'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and the club's board are reportedly miles apart with regards to transfer strategy. Read more.

Barcelona agree £90m fee with Borussia Dortmund for Ousmane Dembele?
Barcelona reportedly agree a £90m fee with Borussia Dortmund for young forward Ousmane Dembele. Read more.

Chelsea, Manchester City 'lead way for Southampton's £70m-rated Virgil van Dijk'
Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly leading the way to sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, who are holding out for £70m. Read more.

Everton midfielder Gareth Barry 'to join West Bromwich Albion'
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry is reportedly closing in on a move to West Bromwich Albion in order to gain more first-team football. Read more.

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