As the days tick down towards the reopening of the transfer window, speculation surrounding some of world football's biggest names continues to intensify.
Here, Sports Mole compiles all the stories and rumours that have emerged in the past 24 hours.
Friday morning's headlines:
Report: Manchester United willing to pay £100m for Gareth Bale
Manchester United are reportedly willing to pay £100m to sign Real Madrid's Gareth Bale this summer. Read more.
Petr Cech to snub Liverpool for Arsenal?
Chelsea's Petr Cech would prefer to join Arsenal rather than Liverpool, according to reports. Read more.
Report: Nathaniel Clyne given 10-day deadline
Nathaniel Clyne has reportedly been given a 10-day deadline to decide his future at Southampton. Read more.
Real Madrid 'fail to activate Javier Hernandez contract clause'
Javier Hernandez's Real Madrid future looks to be in doubt, after the club reportedly declined the chance to activate a first-option buyout clause in his contract. Read more.
Ronald Koeman refutes Morgan Schneiderlin speculation
Ronald Koeman says that in-demand Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is happy to stay at Southampton. Read more.
Frank Arnesen "99.9 percent" sure Memphis Depay will join a Premier League club
Former PSV and Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen says that Memphis Depay is almost certainly joining a Premier League club in the summer. Read more.
Ilkay Gundogan turns down Borussia Dortmund stay
Ilkay Gundogan will not sign a new deal with Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga club confirms. Read more.
Liverpool preparing move for Denis Cheryshev?
Liverpool are reportedly hoping to bring Real Madrid's Denis Cheryshev, currently on loan at Villarreal, to the club this summer. Read more.
Arsenal and Manchester United to battle for Matteo Darmian?
Arsenal and Manchester United will reportedly fight for the services of Torino's Matteo Darmian this summer. Read more.
Tim Sherwood: 'Most clubs can't afford Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood admits that he wants to keep Christian Benteke but warns his suitors that he will not be sold on the cheap. Read more.
Portuguese winger reveals Manchester United return
Manchester United winger Nani reveals that he will return to Old Trafford once his season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon finishes. Read more.
Everton show interest in Manchester United's Jonny Evans?
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans is a transfer target for Everton, according to a report. Read more.
Erik Lamela keen on Tottenham Hotspur stay
Spurs winger Erik Lamela cannot see any reason why he will not still be at the club when the 2015-16 campaign gets underway. Read more.
Richard Dunne keen to stay at Queens Park Rangers
Richard Dunne confirms that he is keen to sign a new deal with Queens Park Rangers. Read more.
Galatasaray want Glen Johnson?
Turkish side Galatasaray have expressed an interest in signing Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, according to a report. Read more.
Chris Brunt: 'West Bromwich Albion owe Gareth McAuley a new deal'
Chris Brunt urges West Brom to offer Gareth McAuley a new contract, saying that the decision should be a "no-brainer". Read more.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: 'It's vital that we keep Callum Wilson'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe tells Sports Mole that it is vital that the club keep in-demand forward Callum Wilson for their Premier League debut. Read more.
Queens Park Rangers winger "fully focused" on staying with the club
Matt Phillips rules out a summer exit from QPR, insisting that he still has too much to prove. Read more.
West Bromwich Albion prepare bid for Michail Antonio?
West Bromwich Albion are preparing to make a second approach to Nottingham Forest for Michail Antonio, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Stoke City keen on Sampdoria's Pedro Obiang
Stoke City have reportedly joined West Ham United in the hunt for Sampdoria's Pedro Obiang. Read more.
Ronaldinho agent drops Major League Soccer hint
Two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho will begin looking for a new club later this year, according to his agent Roberto de Assis Moreira. Read more.
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