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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Wilfried Zaha, Krystian Bielik, Laurent Koscielny

Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Zaha, Bielik, Koscielny
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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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Wilfried Zaha camp 'doubtful over Arsenal move'
Those close to Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha allegedly have doubts over whether Arsenal are in a position to sign him this summer. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion join race to sign Arsenal youngster Krystian Bielik?
West Bromwich Albion reportedly join the race to sign Arsenal youngster Krystian Bielik, who may be allowed to leave on loan this summer. Read more.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny 'considering Ligue 1 offer'
Long-serving Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is reportedly considering an offer to join a Ligue 1 club. Read more.

Manchester United 'hold Sean Longstaff talks with Newcastle United'
Manchester United reportedly hold discussions with Newcastle United regarding a potential deal for midfielder Sean Longstaff. Read more.

Arsenal 'step up Wilfried Zaha pursuit'
Arsenal are reportedly ready to up their pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, despite the prospect of having to put together a proposal worth £80m. Read more.

Divock Origi signs new long-term Liverpool contract
The Belgium striker scored in the Champions League final victory over Tottenham. Read more.

Aston Villa to win race for Brentford defender Ezri Konsa?
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on the signing of Brentford defender Ezri Konsa. Read more.

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Dani Ceballos in action for Real Madrid on August 19, 2018
Arsenal 'leading race for Dani Ceballos'


Arsenal are reportedly leading Tottenham Hotspur in the race to secure a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos. Read more.

Roma showing interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld?
Roma are reportedly showing an interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld, who has a release clause of £25m. Read more.

Everton to rival Liverpool for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe?
Everton are reportedly prepared to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Lille winger Nicolas Pepe. Read more.

Rangers hand new long-term deal to Josh McPake
Reports in Sweden claim Bologna centre-back Filip Helander has agreed a move to Ibrox. Read more.

Ajax hand 30-year-old Dusan Tadic new seven-year contract
Ajax hand 30-year-old forward Dusan Tadic a new seven-year contract at the club which includes an agreement for him to take up a coaching role in 2023. Read more.

Stoke City interested in Sheffield United defender George Baldock?
Twenty-six-year-old Sheffield United full-back George Baldock is reportedly attracting interest from Championship side Stoke City. Read more.

Sheffield United chasing Brentford striker Neal Maupay?
Newly-promoted Premier League side Sheffield United are reportedly in talks with Brentford over a possible £16.5m deal for striker Neal Maupay. Read more.

Dean Saunders advises Liverpool against Philippe Coutinho return
Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders advises Jurgen Klopp against re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona amid recent speculation linking him with a return. Read more.

Watford interest in signing Allan Saint-Maximin?
Nice winger Allan Saint-Maximin is reportedly the subject of interest from Premier League club Watford after falling out of favour with manager Patrick Vieira. Read more.

Jean Michael Seri's agent confirms talks with Roma
Jean Michael Seri's agent confirms the midfielder would be open to completing a move to Serie A following talks with Roma a couple of weeks ago. Read more.

West Ham United striker Javier Hernandez 'offered to Fiorentina'
West Ham United are reportedly willing to offer Javier Hernandez to Serie A side Fiorentina after the striker decided he wanted a new challenge this summer. Read more.

Mario Lemina wants to stay in England amid Manchester United interest
Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina declares he wants his next club to be in England amid interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Jordan Ayew set for permanent Crystal Palace move?
Jordan Ayew is reportedly close to signing for Crystal Palace on a permanent deal after the Swansea City forward spent last season on loan at Selhurst Park. Read more.

Everton lining up £31.4m bid for Malcom?
Everton are reportedly plotting a bid worth £31.4m (€35m) for Barcelona forward Malcom this summer. Read more.

Carlo Ancelotti wants James Rodriguez at Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti makes it clear that he wants to be reunited with James Rodriguez at Napoli after the Colombian's two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich ended last month. Read more.

Livingston sign French striker Aymen Souda following successful trial
The 26-year-old spent a week training with the club in Budapest. Read more.

Wolves sign young Oxford midfielder Tsun Dai
The 19-year-old joins Wolves' under-23 team. Read more.

Albert Adomah joins Nottingham Forest on two-year deal
The free agent winger has signed a two-year deal after leaving Aston Villa. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends Paul Pogba amid exit rumours
Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku are two names linked with an Old Trafford exit. Read more.

Manchester City 'improve Joao Cancelo bid to £50m'
Manchester City reportedly improve their offer for Juventus defender Joao Cancelo, who continues to be linked with a switch to the Premier League. Read more.

Barcelona keen on son of Gheorghe Hagi?
Barcelona are reportedly keen on securing a deal for Viitorul Constanta's Ianis Hagi, the son of Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'leading race for £10m Mexico defender Edson Alvarez'
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly leading the race to sign Club America's highly-rated 21-year-old Mexico defender Edson Alvarez. Read more.

Real Madrid 'to battle Barcelona for Neymar after reviving interest'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to hijack Barcelona's rumoured bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar, according to a report. Read more.

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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane pictured in May 2019
Real Madrid want an extra €200m in player sales?


Real Madrid are reportedly looking to recoup €200m (£179.9m) in player sales before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Niko Kovac: 'Bayern Munich could still reach Ousmane Dembele agreement'
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac believes that securing Ousmane Dembele's signature could hinge on Neymar returning to Barcelona. Read more.

Barcelona 'struggling to pay Antoine Griezmann fee'
Barcelona are allegedly struggling to meet the release clause of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Read more.

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Harry Maguire in action for Leicester City in March 2019
Manchester United 'willing to meet Harry Maguire asking price'


Manchester United are reportedly willing to meet the asking price of Leicester City defender Harry Maguire. Read more.

Report: Manchester City to sign Jose Cifuentes
Manchester City are reportedly close to securing their third summer signing - Ecuadorian midfielder Jose Cifuentes. Read more.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale rules out move to Chinese Super League?
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale reportedly turns down the chance to double his wages in China as he wants to continue playing for a top club in Europe. Read more.

Sheffield United bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn?
Sheffield United reportedly lodge a bid of £3m for Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn ahead of their return to the Premier League. Read more.

Steve Bruce in line for Newcastle United job?
Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce is reportedly the favourite to take up the vacant managerial position at Newcastle United this summer. Read more.

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Diego Costa in action for Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on September 18, 2018
Wolverhampton Wanderers agree personal terms with Diego Costa?


Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly agree personal terms with Diego Costa ahead of striking a deal with Atletico Madrid to bring the striker back to the Premier League. Read more.

West Ham United offered free agent Mario Balotelli?
West Ham United have reportedly been offered former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli on a free transfer after he left Marseille. Read more.

Report: Callum Wilson expected to sign new Bournemouth deal
Bournemouth are reportedly expecting England striker Callum Wilson to sign a new four-year contract with the club amid speculation linking him with West Ham United. Read more.

Real Madrid 'must pay £161m to sign Paul Pogba'
Real Madrid must reportedly shell out a Spanish record sum of £161.9m to convince Manchester United to sell Paul Pogba in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

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Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez in action against Leicester City on February 3, 2019
Alexis Sanchez 'agreed new Arsenal contract' before Manchester United move


Former Arsenal transfer negotiator Dick Law reveals that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez almost signed a new contract before leaving the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Report: Barcelona turn attention to Victor Lindelof
A report claims that Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is a target for Barcelona following the Spanish side's failure to land Matthijs de Ligt. Read more.

Ole Solskjaer "positive" over new deal for David de Gea
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that he is "lucky" to have a player of David de Gea's quality and he is confident that a new contract can be agreed. Read more.

Christian Eriksen 'top of Manchester United's list of Paul Pogba replacements'
Manchester United will look to bring in Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur in a £75m deal should Paul Pogba leave, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United ask for one more year from Paul Pogba?
Paul Pogba has reportedly been asked to stay at Manchester United for another year before being granted a move away from the club. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'No bids for Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku'
Midfielder Paul Pogba continues to be linked with a move away. Read more.

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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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