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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Chris Samba, Marko Arnautovic, Ross Barkley

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:

Chris Samba signs one-year deal with Aston Villa
Chris Samba signs a short-term contract with Aston Villa following a successful trail. Read more.

Stoke City's Marko Arnautovic 'to undergo West Ham United medical'
West Ham United are reportedly on the brink of signing Marko Arnautovic from Stoke City. Read more.

Three-way bidding war for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley?
Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Manchester United are tipped to entered a bidding war for Everton's Ross Barkley. Read more.

Wolfsburg eyeing Anthony Martial loan deal?
Bundesliga side Wolfsburg are linked with a loan move for Manchester United's Anthony Martial. Read more.

Manchester United linked with Bayern Munich star Renato Sanches
Manchester United reportedly mull over a bid for Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches. Read more.

Inter Milan chief: 'Manchester United yet to meet Ivan Perisic valuation'
Inter Milan claim that Manchester United are yet to meet the valuation of winger Ivan Perisic. Read more.

Gabriel Obertan joins Bulgarian side Levski Sofia
Former Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan signs for Levski Sofia on a two-year deal. Read more.

Kylian Mbappe suitors accused of 'illegal' approaches
AS Monaco accuse some of Europe's top clubs of making illegal approaches for Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'cool interest in Juan Foyth'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly end their pursuit of Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth. Read more.

Roma beat Premier League clubs for Sassuolo forward Gregoire Defrel
Roma beat numerous clubs from the Premier League in order to complete the loan signing of Sassuolo forward Gregoire Defrel. Read more.

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu: 'Paris Saint-Germain won't sign Neymar'
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu insists that Paris Saint-Germain cannot afford to sign Neymar, despite allegedly indicating a willingness to meet his release clause. Read more.

Birmingham City to open talks with midfielder Che Adams?
Birmingham City reportedly decide to open talks with Che Adams after turning down an approach from fellow Championship side Fulham. Read more.

Everton beat Arsenal, Manchester United to Dutch wonderkid Joshua Zirkzee?
Everton reportedly beat both Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Feyenoord teenager Joshua Zirkzee. Read more.

West Ham United confirm Javier Hernandez agreement
West Ham United confirm that they have reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Javier Hernandez. Read more.

Leicester City fail in bid for Sheffield Wednesday forward George Hirst?
Leicester City reportedly fail with an offer of £1m for Sheffield Wednesday forward George Hirst. Read more.

Lyon forward Maxwel Cornet rejects move to Watford?
Lyon forward Maxwel Cornet reportedly decides to reject the opportunity to sign for Watford ahead of next season. Read more.

West Ham 'agree deal in principle' for Bayer Leverkusen's Javier Hernandez
West Ham United reportedly 'agree a deal in principle' to sign forward Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers sign AS Monaco defender Ruben Vinagre on loan
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce that they have completed the season-long loan signing of AS Monaco defender Ruben Vinagre. Read more.

Torino want £53m, three players from AC Milan for striker Andrea Belotti?
Torino reportedly tell AC Milan that they want £53m and three players if they are to consider selling striker Andrea Belotti. Read more.

Report: Manchester City's £44.5m Benjamin Mendy bid rejected
A report claims that AS Monaco have told Manchester City to hand over £54m to sign full-back Benjamin Mendy, while Chelsea are also weighing up an offer. Read more.

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk 'pushing for Liverpool switch'
A report claims that Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk remains hopeful of joining Liverpool this summer after informing his current club that he wants to leave. Read more.

Report: Diego Rolan stalls on move to Fulham amid Newcastle United interest
Diego Rolan is to delay joining Fulham from Bordeaux until the last possible moment in the hope of a bid coming in from a Premier League or La Liga side, a report claims. Read more.

Marco Verratti linked with Manchester United after changing agent
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti hires Mino Raiola as his new agent, reportedly giving Manchester United hope of landing the rumoured Barcelona target. Read more.

AC Milan finalise deal for defender Leonardo Bonucci
AC Milan sign Leonardo Bonucci from rivals Juventus on a five-year deal, as they strengthen their position as European football's biggest spenders of the summer. Read more.

Crystal Palace maintain interest in Arsenal defender Calum Chambers?
Crystal Palace reportedly maintain an interest in signing Arsenal defender Calum Chambers, who could be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. Read more.

Barcelona to join race to sign Kylian Mbappe?
Barcelona will reportedly join the race to sign AS Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe if Neymar makes the switch to Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Alvaro Morata: 'Chelsea are the best club'
Alvaro Morata describes Chelsea as "the best club" ahead of his likely transfer to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid. Read more.

Liverpool considering offer for Werder Bremen forward Max Kruse?
Liverpool are reportedly considering whether to launch an offer of £16m for Werder Bremen forward Max Kruse. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion bring in Norwegian midfielder Mathias Normann
Brighton & Hove Albion announce that they have signed midfielder Mathias Normann from FK Bodo/Glimt for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Aston Villa announce signing of Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan
Aston Villa announce that they have completed the signing of Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan on a two-year contract. Read more.

Torino forward Andrea Belotti prefers AC Milan switch over Premier League move?
Torino forward Andrea Belotti reportedly prefers a switch to AC Milan over moving to the Premier League. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director in London to discuss Alexis Sanchez?
Paris Saint-Germain director Antero Henrique reportedly arrives in London with the view of discussing the potential transfer of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. Read more.

Newcastle United offer Aleksandar Mitrovic to Lyon?
Newcastle United reportedly tell Lyon that they can sign forward Aleksandar Mitrovic if they are willing to pay £16m for his signature. Read more.

Nottingham Forest win race to sign Newcastle United forward Daryl Murphy?
Nottingham Forest reportedly win the race to sign Newcastle United forward Daryl Murphy, who will cost in the region of £2m. Read more.

Manchester United willing to wait on Everton midfielder Ross Barkley?
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly prepared to bide his time before launching a concrete offer for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. Read more.

Chelsea set £44m asking price for Diego Costa?
Chelsea reportedly tell Atletico Madrid that they will have to pay £44m in order to sign forward Diego Costa. Read more.

Arsenal demand £20m from West Ham United for midfielder Jack Wilshere?
Arsenal reportedly tell West Ham United that they will need to pay £20m plus add-ons to sign midfielder Jack Wilshere. Read more.

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2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
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7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
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11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
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17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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