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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Jay Rodriguez, Gabriel Barbosa, Jasper Cillessen

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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Report: West Bromwich Albion launch bid for Jay Rodriguez
Tony Pulis has reportedly made enquiries over the availability of Southampton's Jay Rodriguez, who he believes is the ideal man to strengthen West Brom's attacking ranks. Read more.

Gabriel Barbosa: 'Playing alongside Neymar at Barcelona would be beautiful'
Santos ace Gabriel Barbosa suggests that he would be open to joining Barcelona where he will join Brazil teammate Neymar. Read more.

Barcelona 'agree deal with Ajax for keeper Jasper Cillessen'
Jasper Cillessen is reportedly on the brink of joining Barcelona, sparking a domino effect that will see Claudio Bravo join Man City and Joe Hart switch to Everton. Read more.

Report: Everton open talks with Porto over Yacine Brahimi deal
A report claims that Porto's Yacine Brahimi is wanted by Everton, although the Algeria international is not keen on a move to Merseyside and would prefer to join Arsenal. Read more.

Slaven Bilic: 'West Ham United looking for one more signing'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic admits that his transfer business is not yet over, with one more "good" signing needed before the August 31 deadline. Read more.

Report: Espanyol reject multiple Tottenham Hotspur offers for goalkeeper Pau Lopez
Espanyol reportedly tell Sky Sports News that they have turned down a number of offers from Tottenham Hotspur for 21-year-old goalkeeper Pau Lopez. Read more.

Juventus president Giuseppe Marotta hopeful of signing Chelsea's Juan Cuadrado
Juventus are confident of completing a deal to sign winger Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea "in the next few days". Read more.

Report: Watford, Sunderland interested in Atletico Madrid full-back Javier Manquillo
Watford and Sunderland are both keen to sign Atletico Madrid full-back and former Liverpool loanee Javier Manquillo, according to reports. Read more.

Dinamo Zagreb boss: 'Chelsea to sign goalkeeper Eduardo'
Chelsea are set to sign Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo from Dinamo Zagreb, the Croatian club's manager has confirmed. Read more.

Stoke City 'interested in Manchester United defender Phil Jones'
Stoke City are reportedly looking to quickly wrap up a deal to bring Phil Jones to the club from Manchester United. Read more.

David Moyes 'issues ban to Lamine Kone amid transfer unrest'
Sunderland defender Lamine Kone is sent into temporary exile by David Moyes until the transfer window closes, according to a report. Read more.

Antonio Conte eyeing Giorgio Chiellini reunion at Chelsea?
A report claims that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has turned his attention to Juventus and Italy ace Giorgio Chiellini in his pursuit of a new defender. Read more.

Joel Campbell makes Sporting Lisbon loan switch
Arsenal's Joel Campbell agrees to join Sporting Lisbon on a season-long loan - his fifth spell away from the Emirates Stadium since joining in 2011. Read more.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on radar of Serie A side Bologna
Roberto Donadoni is interested in bringing out-of-favour Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli to Serie A side Bologna. Read more.

Report: Claudio Bravo misses Barcelona training to finalise Manchester City move
Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is edging closer to sealing a switch to Manchester City after being given permission to miss training on Sunday, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Chelsea interested in signing Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic
Chelsea are reportedly mulling over a move for Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic as an alternative to Romelu Lukaku, who appears to have committed his future to Everton. Read more.

Antonio Conte urges Chelsea to sign new defender
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants the club to sign a new defender after highlighting that the Blues squad is short of options at the back. Read more.

Report: Arsenal considering bid for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi
Arsenal are reportedly considering a transfer move for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi after missing out on Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Report: Sunderland interested in Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson
Sunderland want to sign 22-year-old Barnsley defender Alfie Mawson as a replacement for the wantaway Lamine Kone, according to reports. Read more.

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