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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Marlon Santos, Marko Arnautovic, Michael Dawson

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Santos, Arnautovic, Dawson
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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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Report: West Ham United close to signing Barcelona defender Marlon Santos
West Ham United are reportedly close to sealing a £12m deal for Barcelona defender and former Nice loanee Marlon Santos on a five-year contract. Read more.

Report: West Ham United to reject Manchester United interest in Marko Arnautovic
West Ham United are reportedly refusing to consider any summer bids for Austria striker Marko Arnautovic amid alleged interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Michael Dawson to rejoin Nottingham Forest from Hull City
Championship side Nottingham Forest confirm that defender Michael Dawson will rejoin the club when his contract at Hull City expires in the summer. Read more.

Report: Arsenal agree one-year deal with Stephan Lichtsteiner
Arsenal are thought to be close to signing Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner after reportedly agreeing a one-year contract with the Switzerland international. Read more.

Report: Chelsea interested in Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski
Chelsea are reportedly seeking to move for wantaway Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski this summer. Read more.

Report: Xherdan Shaqiri on Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Southampton radar
Stoke City and Switzerland winger Xherdan Shaqiri is believed to be a transfer target for Premier League trio Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Southampton. Read more.

Report: Arsenal offer Aaron Ramsey new five-year contract
Aaron Ramsey is believed to be considering an offer of a new five-year contract by Arsenal amid reports of Unai Emery wanting to build the team around the Welshman. Read more.

Hearts sign Czech Republic goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal
Scottish Premiership side Hearts announce the signing of goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal from Czech club Fastav Zlin. Read more.

Newcastle United sign Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on permanent deal
Newcastle United confirm that Slovakia goalkeeper and Magpies loanee Martin Dubravka has joined the Premier League club from Sparta Prague on a permanent deal. Read more.

Former Everton forward Jose Baxter rejoins Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic confirm that Jose Baxter will rejoin the League Two club on a one-year contract with an option of a further year. Read more.

Report: Crystal Palace to offer Wilfred Zaha new contract
Wilfried Zaha is to be offered a second new contract in the space of a year to fend off interest from Crystal Palace's top-flight rivals, according to a report. Read more.

Alvaro Odriozola: 'Real Madrid speculation can wait'
Alvaro Odriozola says that he is only focused on helping Spain to World Cup glory and not speculation linking him with a switch from Real Sociedad to Real Madrid. Read more.

Aston Villa confirm John Terry departure after one season at club
Aston Villa confirm that John Terry is to leave the club this summer following the expiration of his one-year deal. Read more.

Pep Guardiola: "Manchester City are not going to sign Isco"
Pep Guardiola rubbishes reports that Manchester City are preparing a £70m offer for Real Madrid attacker Isco. Read more.

Simon Francis extends Bournemouth stay with contract extension
Simon Francis signs a one-year contract extension with Bournemouth to take him through until the summer of 2020. Read more.

Juventus 'to complete Emre Can transfer this week'
A report claims that Liverpool midfielder Emre Can will officially sign for Italian giants Juventus before the end of the week. Read more.

Manchester United looking to sign West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic?
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers join race to sign Valencia defender Joao Cancelo?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering whether to join the race to sign Valencia defender Joao Cancelo, who has just spent the season at Inter Milan. Read more.

Liverpool consider move for Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen?
Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Justin Kluivert: 'I could stay at Ajax'
Forward Justin Kluivert suggests that he could remain at Ajax next season, despite being linked with a number of top European clubs. Read more.

Jorginho agent: 'Difficult to turn down Manchester City'
Joao Santos - the agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho - says that it would be difficult to reject an offer from Manchester City if the two clubs come to an agreement. Read more.

Usain Bolt begins training with Norwegian club Stromsgodset
Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt begins training with Norwegian club Stromsgodset ahead of an appearance in a friendly later this week. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur confident of Christian Eriksen stay?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly confident that midfielder Christian Eriksen will choose to sign a new contract this summer. Read more.

Sevilla want permanent deal for Swansea City midfielder Roque Mesa?
Sevilla reportedly begin discussions with Swansea City regarding the possibility of signing Roque Mesa on a permanent deal. Read more.

Arsenal considering move for Mario Balotelli?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Mario Balotelli, who will leave Nice on a free transfer this summer. Read more.

Marcus Antonsson unclear on Leeds United future
Agent Anders Karlsson says that Leeds United are yet to make a decision regarding the future of forward Marcus Antonsson, who spent last season at Blackburn Rovers. Read more.

Fulham keen to sign Bristol City defender Aden Flint?
Fulham are reportedly considering whether to launch an approach for Bristol City defender Aden Flint after securing promotion to the Premier League. Read more.

Fernando Torres to move to Japan?
Fernando Torres is seemingly close to securing a move to Sagan Tosu after the J1 League's official website accidentally published an article regarding a transfer. Read more.

Agent: 'Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet yet to make decision on Barcelona move'
Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet is yet to make a decision on a potential move to Barcelona, according to the player's agent Gregory Dakad. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'to trigger Benik Afobe buyout clause'
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe will swap Bournemouth for former club Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £12.5m deal, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Cardiff City favourites to sign Sunderland's Didier Ndong
Cardiff City are reportedly interested in signing Didier Ndong from Sunderland, but they could face competition from French giants Lyon. Read more.

Burnley, Bournemouth interested in signing Jay Rodriguez?
A report claims that Burnley are interested in re-signing Jay Rodriguez from West Bromwich Albion, while Bournemouth are also keen. Read more.

Report: Manchester City rule out loan exit for Phil Foden
A report claims that Phil Foden will remain at Manchester City next season after agreeing a new contract, despite numerous sides being interested in a loan deal. Read more.

Manchester City hopeful of paying £60m for Riyad Mahrez?
A report claims that Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez may be on his way to Premier League champions Manchester City in a cut-price £60m deal. Read more.

Real Madrid 'to beat Arsenal to signing of Jose Gimenez'
Real Madrid reportedly leapfrog Arsenal in the race to sign Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez for £53m this summer. Read more.

Manchester United, Chelsea 'want Jordi Alba'
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the situation of Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba ahead of a potential summer move. Read more.

Robert Lewandowski asks to leave Bayern Munich
The agent of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski confirms that his client has told the club he wants to leave this summer. Read more.

Manchester United 'to push forward with £122m Gareth Bale bid'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to push forward with a £122m bid for Real Madrid winger and Champions League final hero Gareth Bale. Read more.

Roma 'demanding £79m for Liverpool target Alisson Becker'
Roma reportedly set a world-record price tag of £79m on the head of goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool or Real Madrid. Read more.

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2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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