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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, David Raya

Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Araujo, Kounde, Raya
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The season is over and while the transfer window doesn't technically open until June 14, clubs across the UK and Europe are free to get deals in place ahead of next season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham reportedly rejected an approach from Manchester City before agreeing a six-year deal with Real Madrid. Read more.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly both unwilling to meet Brentford's asking price of £40m for Spanish goalkeeper David Raya. Read more.
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin threatens to sue Tottenham Hotspur if they try to sign Manor Solomon on a free transfer this summer. Read more.
Colombia international Jefferson Lerma will join Crystal Palace on a free transfer when his Bournemouth contract expires. Read more.
Monaco turn down the opportunity to convert the loan spell of Chelsea defender Malang Sarr into a permanent deal. Read more.
Manchester United consider sending Mason Greenwood out on loan for the 2023-24 campaign, according to a report. Read more.
Bayern Munich are still keen to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane during this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly make progress in talks with William Saliba's camp over a new contract at the Emirates, where his current deal expires in 2024. Read more.
Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies's agent says that he has held talks with other clubs about the future of his client. Read more.
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has no interest in making the move to Saudi Arabia this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona head coach Xavi opens up on Lionel Messi's decision to continue his career in the MLS with Inter Miami. Read more.
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is clashing with the Glazers over the plans for the summer transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona boss Xavi says that his club are not looking to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Read more.
Barcelona boss Xavi details the importance of the club signing two new central midfielders this summer. Read more.
Arsenal prepare to accelerate their pursuit of West Ham United captain Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic admits that he is likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Manchester City seemingly in pole position to sign him. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur will have to pay 'in excess of £50m' to sign Leicester City attacker James Maddison this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Sports Mole assesses whether Arsenal should keep or sell eight senior players whom they loaned out during the 2022-23 campaign. Read more.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hails the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year contract as "super news" for the Reds. Read more.
Liverpool announce the signing of Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year deal for a £35m fee. Read more.
West Ham United chairman David Sullivan confirms that in-demand captain Declan Rice will be sold this summer. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly planning to compete with Manchester United in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar. Read more.
Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli are allegedly interested in signing Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez this summer. Read more.
Aston Villa are reportedly contemplating whether to make a formal approach for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Read more.
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2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
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8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
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14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
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