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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Virgil van Dijk, Karim Benzema, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Van Dijk, Benzema, Oxlade-Chamberlain
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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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Virgil van Dijk 'still expecting Liverpool move'
Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk is reportedly still expecting to complete a move to Liverpool before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Oliver Norwood joins Fulham on loan
Fulham complete the signing of midfielder Oliver Norwood on a season-long loan from newly-promoted Brighton & Hove Albion. Read more.

Jose Mourinho: 'I want two more signings'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirms that he wants to sign a midfielder and a winger this summer, but admits that he is unsure on the club's progress. Read more.

Phil Bardsley leaves Stoke City for Burnley
Burnley announce that they have signed Stoke City defender Phil Bardsley on a two-year deal. Read more.

Ajax consider move for Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson?
Ajax are reportedly considering whether to launch a loan bid for Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson. Read more.

Sunderland open talks with Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack?
Sunderland reportedly open talks with Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack over a season-long loan move. Read more.

Wolves fail with bid for Swansea City defender Stephen Kingsley?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly fail with a bid to sign Swansea City defender Stephen Kingsley. Read more.

Watford to move for Valencia defender Aymen Abdennour?
Watford are reportedly preparing to make an offer for Valencia defender Aymen Abdennour, who continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League. Read more.

Chelsea consider bid for Everton midfielder Tom Davies?
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly considering a surprise approach for Everton midfielder Tom Davies. Read more.

Inter Milan plan offer for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal?
Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti is reportedly keen on signing Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Brendan Rodgers: 'Celtic have received no offers for Moussa Dembele'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says that the club have received no offers for forward Moussa Dembele, despite speculation linking him with Marseille. Read more.

Stoke City open talks with Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
Stoke City reportedly make a surprise approach for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has just a year remaining on his contract. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion show interest in Dinamo Zagreb defender Filip Benkovic?
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis reportedly shows an interest in signing Dinamo Zagreb defender Filip Benkovic. Read more.

Izzy Brown signs new Chelsea deal, joins Brighton & Hove Albion on loan
Chelsea winger Izzy Brown signs a new contract with the club and joins Brighton & Hove Albion on a season-long loan. Read more.

Watford, Hull City 'interested in Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic'
Watford and Hull City are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic, who is understood to be available for just £8m. Read more.

Burnley agree fee with Leeds United for Charlie Taylor
Burnley reach an agreement with Leeds United over a fee for Charlie Taylor's move to Turf Moor. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'still keen on Mamadou Sakho'
Crystal Palace reportedly remain interested in signing Mamadou Sakho this summer, but Liverpool are refusing to lower their £30m asking price for the defender. Read more.

Arsenal 'begin talks to sell Mohamed Elneny'
Arsenal reportedly begin talks with Turkish side Galatasaray over the sale of £10m-rated midfielder Mohamed Elneny. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'beat Tottenham Hotspur to Juan Foyth signing'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to miss out on the signing of Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth after Paris Saint-Germain entered the race. Read more.

Alexis Sanchez 'willing to take pay cut to join Manchester City'
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is reportedly willing to accept a lower wage than he would receive at the Emirates if he is allowed to join Manchester City this summer. Read more.

Liverpool 'considering Karim Benzema swoop'
Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Karim Benzema should Real Madrid complete the signing of Kylian Mbappe from AS Monaco this summer. Read more.

Arsenal 'favourites to sign Ross Barkley'
Arsenal reportedly emerge as favourites to sign Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, who has been heavily linked with a move to their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

AS Monaco 'deny reaching Kylian Mbappe agreement with Real Madrid'
Real Madrid have reportedly not agreed a deal with AS Monaco to sign teenage striker Kylian Mbappe, contrary to claims in the Spanish press. Read more.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche after "two or three" new players
Burnley manager Sean Dyche confesses that he is not entirely happy with his playing squad as things stand, targeting at least two more new faces before the window closes. Read more.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain return with £44m Alexis Sanchez bid
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain have not yet given up hope of signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal, having tabled a second offer of £44m for the Chilean. Read more.

Adam Smith pens new four-year deal with Bournemouth
Bournemouth defender Adam Smith signs a new four-year deal with the club to end any talk of a return to former side Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers sign Atletico Madrid attacker Diogo Jota on loan
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm the season-long loan signing of Diogo Jota from Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Liverpool set £89m asking price for midfielder Philippe Coutinho?
A report claims that Barcelona have been told they will not land Brazil international Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool unless they offer £89m. Read more.

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