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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Philippe Coutinho

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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Gerard Pique shares Neymar image with 'he is staying' caption
Gerard Pique posts an image of himself alongside Barcelona teammate Neymar on his Twitter account with the caption "se queda" - Spanish for 'he stays'. Read more.

Report: Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez to pick Arsenal over Roma
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is reportedly no longer interested in a move to Serie A side Roma as he wants a switch to Arsenal instead. Read more.

Report: Iain Hume to seal Kerala Blasters return
Former Leicester City, Preston North End and Tranmere Rovers striker Iain Hume is reportedly on the verge of sealing a return to Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters. Read more.

Former Arsenal forward Wellington Silva on verge of Bordeaux move
Wellington Silva is to complete a switch to Bordeaux after Arsenal reportedly triggered his buy-back clause of £3m from Fluminense and look set to move him on. Read more.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain put off by Alexis Sanchez wage demands
Paris Saint-Germain are dropping their interest in Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez after the Chilean reportedly asked the Ligue 1 giants for wages of £500,000 a week. Read more.

Report: Swansea City keen on re-signing Wilfried Bony from Manchester City
Swansea City are weighing up a move to re-sign striker Wilfried Bony from Manchester City, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Norwich City want Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter on loan
Norwich City are reportedly in talks with Chelsea over signing teenage defender Jake Clarke-Salter on loan for the 2017-18 Championship season. Read more.

Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers want Southampton striker Sam Gallagher on loan
Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Southampton striker Sam Gallagher on loan, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen on Germany Under-21 full-back Jeremy Toljan
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Hoffenheim and Germany Under-21 full-back Jeremy Toljan. Read more.

Report: Brighton & Hove Albion interested in Cardiff City striker Kenneth Zohore
Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly setting their sights on a move for Cardiff City striker Kenneth Zohore. Read more.

Report: Javier Hernandez West Ham United medical set for Tuesday
Javier Hernandez will fly to London on Tuesday to have a medical and complete his move to West Ham United, according to reports. Read more.

Giorgio Chiellini: 'Neymar worth £196m release clause'
Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini pays tribute to Barcelona forward Neymar amid claims that the Brazilian will join Paris Saint-Germain in a £196m deal this summer. Read more.

Unai Emery: 'Grzegorz Krychowiak to leave Paris Saint-Germain'
Sevilla boss Unai Emery reveals that Polish midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak is available for transfer in this summer's window. Read more.

Chelsea 'eye Montreal Impact youngster Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla'
Chelsea reportedly keep a close eye on the development of Montreal Impact youngster Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla after a recommendation from Didier Drogba. Read more.

Antonio Candreva: 'Chelsea interest is nice'
Inter Milan winger Antonio Candreva says that it is "nice" to be linked with Chelsea, but insists that he is "happy" at the San Siro. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp rejects Emre Can exit reports
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp denies that German midfielder Emre Can has already decided to leave Anfield following unsuccessful contract talks. Read more.

RB Leipzig 'refusing to sell Naby Keita'
RB Leipzig reportedly refuse to sell Naby Keita for any price in this summer's transfer window, ending Liverpool's pursuit. Read more.

Barcelona 'preparing £80m Philippe Coutinho bid'
Barcelona reportedly prepare an £80m bid for Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho amid suggestions that Neymar is heading for the Camp Nou exit. Read more.

Arsenal 'preparing William Carvalho bid'
Arsenal reportedly prepare a £26.9m bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, who continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League. Read more.

Gianluca di Marzio: 'Chelsea lead Richarlison race'
Respected Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio says that Chelsea lead the race to sign Fluminense forward Richarlison this summer. Read more.

Manchester United 'eye Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jake Turner'
Manchester United reportedly consider a move for Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jake Turner, who has only just signed a professional deal with the Trotters. Read more.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'tells Neymar to wait for Manchester United'
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly tells unsettled Barcelona attacker Neymar to snub interest from Paris Saint-Germain in order to wait for a move to Manchester United. Read more.

Report: West Bromwich Albion to launch £10m Chris Smalling bid
West Bromwich Albion are set to launch a £10m bid for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to reports. Read more.

Luciano Spalletti: 'Ivan Perisic could leave Inter Milan if price is right'
Inter Milan head coach Luciano Spalletti admits that Manchester United target Ivan Perisic could be sold if the right price is agreed for the winger. Read more.

Report: Newcastle United keen on Hull City midfielder Sam Clucas
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Hull City midfielder Sam Clucas. Read more.

Report: West Bromwich Albion keen on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko. Read more.

Report: Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign Paulo Dybala should Neymar leave
Lionel Messi is reportedly eager for Barcelona to make a move for Juventus star Paulo Dybala - Messi's Argentina teammate - should Neymar leave the Camp Nou. Read more.

Report: Manchester United, Arsenal keen on Real Madrid youngster Marco Asensio
Real Madrid and Spain Under-21 midfielder Marco Asensio is believed to be on the radar of Manchester United and Arsenal. Read more.

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can agrees deal with Juventus?
Germany international Emre Can has agreed personal terms with Juventus and is close to joining from Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United's pursuit of Marco Verratti 'put on hold'
Man United's move for Marco Verratti has reportedly been halted in its tracks as Paris Saint-Germain only want to do business if Anthony Martial heads the opposite way. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane: 'Alvaro Morata exit has left Real Madrid short of a striker'
Zinedine Zidane reveals that Real Madrid are in the market for a new forward player following the loss of Alvaro Morata to Chelsea. Read more.

Moussa Sissoko still in Mauricio Pochettino's first-team plans
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino explains that Moussa Sissoko is still a part of his plans, with his tour omission purely down to fitness concerns. Read more.

Report: Everton table £45m bid for Swansea City's Gylfi Sigurdsson
Gylfi Sigurdsson is free to discuss personal terms with Everton after an agreement was reached with Swansea City over a deal worth up to £45m, a report claims. Read more.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants two more "quality" signings
Everton manager Ronald Koeman hopes to further add to his squad in the coming weeks, despite already spending close to £100m on new talent. Read more.

Antonio Conte reveals that new Chelsea signing could be imminent
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects to add to the recent signings of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata with another new recruit in the next week. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez not on brink of Paris Saint-Germain move'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger suggests that talk of Alexis Sanchez being close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain is down to "media imagination". Read more.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: 'Neymar is going nowhere'
Ernesto Valverde stresses that Barcelona are desperate to keep hold of Neymar, following suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain are willing to buyout his contract. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'will not waste time' on trying to sign Gareth Bale
Jose Mourinho admits that he has no hope of trying to persuade Gareth Bale to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Txiki Begiristain delighted with capture of full-back Danilo
Manchester City chief Txiki Begiristain claims that Danilo "has all the attributes to succeed" at his new club, having joined from Real Madrid on a five-year deal. Read more.

Jose Mourinho: 'David de Gea definitely staying at Manchester United'
David de Gea will not be sold to Real Madrid as he is no longer interested in joining the European champions, according to Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. Read more.

Manchester City sign Brazilian full-back Danilo from Real Madrid
Manchester City sign their second full-back of the summer after confirming the arrival of Danilo from Real Madrid. Read more.

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