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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Lucas Torreira, Benik Afobe, Sebastian Larsson

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Torreira, Afobe, Larsson
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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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Report: Arsenal close to signing Uruguay star Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria
Arsenal are reportedly close to finalising a £22m deal for Sampdoria and Uruguay defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira. Read more.

Report: Stoke City boss Gary Rowett interested in Dwight Gayle, Benik Afobe
Stoke City boss Gary Rowett reportedly wants to sign Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Benik Afobe this summer. Read more.

Sebastian Larsson to join AIK Fotboll from Hull City
Hull City midfielder and Sweden international Sebastian Larsson leaves England to join AIK Fotboll on a two-year deal. Read more.

Report: Mohamed Salah threatens to quit Liverpool after Nabil Fekir deal collapse
Mohamed Salah is reportedly unhappy with Liverpool's failure to sign Nabil Fekir and is considering offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to a report from Spain. Read more.

Report: Chelsea, Arsenal still keen on Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri
Chelsea and Arsenal are still hoping to sign Nice midfielder and Ivory Coast international Jean Michael Seri, according to a report. Read more.

Deportivo La Coruna director: 'We will sign Aston Villa midfielder Carles Gil'
New Deportivo La Coruna director Carmelo del Pozo insists that they will honour the compulsory purchase clause in their loan deal for Aston Villa midfielder Carles Gil. Read more.

Report: Swansea City want West Ham United to pay £7m for Lukasz Fabianski
Swansea City are reportedly unwilling to deal with West Ham United over Lukasz Fabianski unless the East Londoners are willing to pay £7m for the Poland goalkeeper. Read more.

Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers on verge of Raul Jimenez deal
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly close to sealing a loan deal for Benfica and Mexico striker Raul Jimenez. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'line up £6m Ryan Woods deal'
Recently-relegated West Bromwich Albion reportedly identify £6m-rated Brentford midfielder Ryan Woods as a possible transfer target this summer. Read more.

Danny Graham signs new Blackburn Rovers contract
Blackburn Rovers striker Danny Graham signs a new one-year contract extension with the club, with the option of a further 12 months on top of that. Read more.

Fulham, Huddersfield Town eye move for Liverpool forward Harry Wilson?
Fulham and Huddersfield Town are reportedly considering a £7m bid for Liverpool forward Harry Wilson this summer. Read more.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness rules out Robert Lewandowski sale
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness rules out the prospect of Robert Lewandowski leaving the club this summer, despite the striker wanting a new challenge. Read more.

Premier League trio 'interested in Wigan Athletic's Joe Gelhardt'
Premier League trio Manchester United, Liverpool and Everton are all reportedly interested in signing Wigan Athletic starlet Joe Gelhardt. Read more.

Jack Grealish future 'to be decided on Tuesday'
Aston Villa will reportedly make a decision on the future of Jack Grealish during a board meeting on Tuesday as they consider their summer transfer options. Read more.

Watford 'agree deal for left-back Adam Masina'
Watford reportedly agree a deal with Bologna to sign full-back Adam Masina, who had also been linked with Everton. Read more.

La Liga chief Javier Tebas expects Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Real Madrid
La Liga president Javier Tebas predicts that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid this summer, despite increasing speculation linking him with a move away. Read more.

Manchester United to confirm Fred signing 'within the next week'
Man United reportedly do not expect any further complications in their attempt to sign Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk, with a work permit on the brink of being secured. Read more.

Liverpool 'unlikely to move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson'
A report claims that Liverpool have withdrawn their interest in Alisson, leaving Real Madrid and Chelsea as the leading candidates to sign him from Roma. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion 'to rival Crystal Palace for Stuart Armstrong'
Stuart Armstrong is reportedly wanted by Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, while Southampton and West Bromwich Albion could make an approach for the Celtic ace. Read more.

Stoke City sign World Cup-bound midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo
Stoke City sign Nigeria international midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo from Portuguese side Feirense in a £6.3m deal. Read more.

Norwich City winger Josh Murphy to join Cardiff City in £10m deal?
Norwich City winger Josh Murphy is undergoing a medical with Cardiff City ahead of a £10m switch between the clubs, according to a report. Read more.

Vinicius Junior unsure when he will join Real Madrid
Brazilian teenager Vinicius Junior says that a decision regarding when he will join Real Madrid from Flamengo is to be made "in the next few days". Read more.

Rangers close to finalising deal for defender Connor Goldson?
Rangers will reportedly complete their fifth signing of the summer later this week when Connor Goldson arrives from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £3m deal. Read more.

In-demand Roma keeper Alisson wants future resolved this week
Brazil and Roma keeper Alisson, linked with the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea, says that he wants his future to be resolved by the end of the week. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur enter race to sign Barcelona outcast Rafinha
A report claims that Barcelona midfielder Rafinha is a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur, who may go head-to-head with West Ham United for the Brazilian's signature. Read more.

Watford sign Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona
Watford confirm the signing of midfielder Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona on a five-year contract. Read more.

Manchester United 'quoted £35m for Philipp Max'
Manchester United have reportedly been told to pay £35m to sign Augsburg left-back Philipp Max. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers tracking Standard Liege winger Edmilson Junior?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly tracking Standard Liege winger Edmilson Junior. Read more.

Manchester City to bid £88m for Douglas Costa?
Manchester City will reportedly table an £88m bid for Juventus winger Douglas Costa. Read more.

Dele Alli 'to sign new Tottenham Hotspur deal'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will allegedly join Harry Kane in signing a new long-term deal with the club. Read more.

Newcastle United 'unlikely to sign Jack Grealish'
Newcastle United are unlikely to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'planning new Marcus Rashford talks'
Manchester United will reportedly sit down with forward Marcus Rashford after the World Cup to discuss his future at the club. Read more.

Napoli, Real Sociedad keen on Ayoze Perez?
Napoli and Real Sociedad are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez. Read more.

Rangers, Spartak Moscow want Nikola Catic?
Rangers are allegedly in a battle with Spartak Moscow to sign Croatian defender Nikola Catic. Read more.

Hull City in talks with Eric Lichaj?
Hull City are allegedly in advanced talks to sign defender Eric Lichaj from Nottingham Forest. Read more.

Barcelona youngster 'agrees deal with Arsenal'
Barcelona starlet Joel Lopez reportedly turns down a new contract at the club in order to join Arsenal. Read more.

Caglar Soyuncu agent confirms Arsenal talks
The agent of Freiburg centre-back Caglar Soyuncu confirms that he has held "concrete talks" with Arsenal over a possible summer move. Read more.

Nabil Fekir 'selected Liverpool shirt number before transfer collapsed'
Lyon forward Nabil Fekir reportedly chose his shirt number at Liverpool before seeing his proposed move to Anfield collapse at the 11th hour. Read more.

Gareth Bale 'to wait for new Real Madrid manager before deciding on future'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is willing to wait for a new manager to be appointed at the Bernabeu before making any decisions over his future at the club. Read more.

Inter Milan 'line up move for Davide Zappacosta'
Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea full-back Davide Zappacosta this summer, initially on loan with an option to buy after one year. Read more.

Marco Asensio 'threatens to leave Real Madrid if Neymar arrives'
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio reportedly threatens to leave the club if they sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Read more.

Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale, Paulo Dybala 'involved in three-way transfer saga'
Any move for Gareth Bale to Manchester United could reportedly spark a chain of transfers which takes Paul Pogba to Juventus and Paulo Dybala to Real Madrid. Read more.

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