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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Michael Carrick, Zach Clough, Romelu Lukaku

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The winter window has come and gone, but clubs are already planning for their summer activity. Here, Sports Mole recaps all of the latest transfer rumours and gossip doing the rounds.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

No developments on Michael Carrick's Manchester United future
Michael Carrick says that he is yet to start new contract talks with Manchester United, despite the fact that his current deal expires in the summer. Read more.

Aston Villa plot Zach Clough swoop?
A report claims that relegation-threatened Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Zach Clough from Bolton Wanderers. Read more.

Southampton youngster Yan Valery signs professional terms
Southampton youngster Yan Valery signs a professional deal with the Premier League club until the summer of 2018. Read more.

Report: Newcastle United eye Samuel Umtiti
A report claims that Newcastle United are contemplating a summer move for Lyon's £10m-rated centre-back Samuel Umtiti. Read more.

Muhamed Besic signs new Everton contract
Bosnian midfielder Muhamed Besic commits his future to Everton by signing a new contract at Goodison Park that runs until June 2021. Read more.

Tom Rogic denies Celtic exit rumour
Tom Rogic dismisses the idea that he is looking to leave Celtic, claiming instead that he is hoping to sign a new contract with the Scottish champions. Read more.

Manchester United want Marcus Rashford contract talks?
Marcus Rashford's four goals in his first two senior appearances prompt Manchester United to bring forward contract talks with the young striker. Read more.

Ezequiel Lavezzi rejected Chelsea, Manchester United for Chinese Super League
Ezequiel Lavezzi reveals that he turned down Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan in favour of a switch to the Chinese Super League. Read more.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs new Chelsea deal
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek extends his contract with the Blues to the end of the 2020-21 season. Read more.

Arsenal to move for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez in the summer?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer move for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Gerard Pique: 'I'd reject Manchester City because I love Manchester United'
Barcelona star Gerard Pique says that he would not join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City because of his "love" for Manchester United. Read more.

Report: Romelu Lukaku could force summer move from Everton
Everton reportedly fear that Romelu Lukaku will force a move away from the club in the summer. Read more.

Jose Mourinho looking at five defenders for Manchester United?
Jose Mourinho reportedly selects five defenders as potential transfer candidates for Manchester United should he take over in the summer. Read more.

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