Transfer Talk Update: Modric, Van Persie, Afellay

As we near the end of the third week of the summer transfer window, Sports Mole has compiled a list of all the latest speculation doing the rounds.

This morning's headlines:

Spurs 'will not budge' on Modric fee Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly not accept anything less than £35m for Real Madrid target Luka Modric.

Ferguson 'confident' of Van Persie deal Manchester United are thought to be leading the chase to sign wantaway Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.

Liverpool join Afellay race? Liverpool have reportedly expressed an interest in Ibrahim Afellay, who is thought to have been told that he is not wanted at Barcelona.

Swansea want £16m for Allen? Swansea City are believed to be willing to accept £16m from Liverpool for midfielder Joe Allen.

Newcastle lose ground in Cissokho chase Newcastle United are said to have slipped behind Inter Milan and Napoli in the race for Lyon defender Aly Cissokho's signature.

Fulham in for Reo-Coker? Fulham are believed to be keen on signing Bolton Wanderers midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.

Arsenal told to increase Niang bid Arsenal have been informed that they will need to up their offer of £1m for Caen teenager M'Baye Niang.

Huntelaar 'likely' to stay with Schalke Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is expected to sign a new contract with Schalke 04.

Fryers closer to Spurs switch Manchester United youngster Ezekiel Fryers is poised to join Tottenham Hotspur after spending a day this week at the North London club's training ground.

Venlo give up on Fulham striker VVV Venlo have ended their pursuit of Fulham forward Danny Hoesen after having a third bid rejected by the Premier League club.

Fulham hold Sagbo talks Fulham have reportedly begun negotiations over a possible move for Ivory Coast forward Yannick Sagbo.

Blackburn make Seb Hines approach? Blackburn Rovers are thought to be interested in capturing Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines.

Leandro Castan joins Roma Roma have announced the signing of Corinthians defender Leandro Castan.