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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Gareth Bale, Mikel Merino, Julian Brandt

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

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Report: Real Madrid offer Manchester United first refusal on three players
Real Madrid reportedly offer Manchester United first refusal on Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Luka in exchange for transfer information about three Red Devils players. Read more.

Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino keen to leave for Athletic Bilbao?
Midfielder Mikel Merino reportedly tells Newcastle United that he would like to make a summer switch to Athletic Bilbao. Read more.

Julian Brandt pens new Bayer Leverkusen deal
A number of European clubs are dealt a blow as Julian Brandt opts to pen a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Juventus consider move for PSV Eindhoven winger Hirving Lozano?
Juventus will reportedly consider a move for PSV Eindhoven winger Hirving Lozano if Paulo Dybala leaves the Serie A giants during the summer. Read more.

Manchester United impressed with Andreas Pereira's spell at Valencia?
Officials and staff at Manchester United are reportedly impressed with the performances of Andreas Pereira during his loan spell at Valencia. Read more.

Report: Fabinho keen on Manchester United switch
Monaco star Fabinho reportedly favours a move to Manchester United over Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'frontrunners to sign youngster Harrison Webster'
Wolverhampton Wanderers are said to be in pole position to sign Hartlepool United starlet Harrison Webster. Read more.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'No interest in CSKA Moscow's Aleksandr Golovin'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that he does not hold any interest in signing CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin. Read more.

Gareth Barry to receive new contract at West Bromwich Albion?
Midfielder Gareth Barry will reportedly receive a new contract at West Bromwich Albion after playing 25 matches in the Premier League this season. Read more.

Chelsea goalkeeper Matej Delac to join Danish club AC Horsens
Chelsea goalkeeper Matej Delac will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season to link up with Danish club AC Horsens. Read more.

Bournemouth, Leicester City keeping tabs on Charlie Austin?
Bournemouth and Leicester City are allegedly interested in bidding for Southampton striker Charlie Austin at the end of the season. Read more.

Rafael Benitez a target for Real Sociedad?
Real Sociedad are allegedly tracking Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez ahead of a potential move for the Spaniard at the end of the season. Read more.

Liverpool 'want Iker Casillas on a free transfer'
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Iker Casillas on a free transfer at the end of the season. Read more.

Liverpool, Newcastle United 'keen on Gent winger Moses Simon'
A report claims that Gent ace Moses Simon is wanted by both Liverpool and Newcastle United, while Brighton & Hove Albion have also been monitoring the Nigerian winger. Read more.

Report: Matthijs de Ligt a £50m target for Tottenham Hotspur
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay £50m for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, who is also rumoured to be a summer target for Arsenal. Read more.

Manchester United to bid £26m for Napoli full-back Faouzi Ghoulam?
Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam is reportedly a £26m target for Manchester United, who are in the market for a new left-back. Read more.

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4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
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15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
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