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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Benjamin Henrichs, Alexandre Lacazette, Seydou Doumbia

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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Monaco sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Benjamin Henrichs on five-year deal
Monaco announce the signing of Germany full-back Benjamin Henrichs from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal. Read more.

Report: Alexandre Lacazette seeking Arsenal exit ahead of deadline day
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is believed to be pushing for a departure from the Emirates Stadium before the closure of the European transfer window this Friday. Read more.

Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumbia joins Girona
Former Newcastle United loanee Seydou Doumbia joins La Liga side Girona on a three-year deal after being released by Roma in the summer. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid hijack Sevilla move for Lyon forward Mariano Diaz
Sevilla president Pepe Castro claims that La Liga rivals Real Madrid are seeking to hijack their move for Lyon forward - and former Blancos player - Mariano Diaz. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers sign Nottingham Forest forward Ben Brereton
Blackburn Rovers confirm the signing of Nottingham Forest forward Ben Brereton on an initial loan deal with the option of a permanent transfer in January. Read more.

Report: Former Newcastle United winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni on trial at Brentford
Former Newcastle United winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni is reported to have been given a trial by Championship side Brentford. Read more.

Stoke City midfielder Giannelli Imbula attracting interest from Spain?
La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano reportedly register an interest in signing Stoke City midfielder Giannelli Imbula. Read more.

Juventus plan move for Real Madrid defender Marcelo?
Italian champions Juventus are reportedly planning on making an approach for Real Madrid defender Marcelo. Read more.

Manchester United loan Demetri Mitchell to Hearts
Manchester United confirm that youngster Demetri Mitchell has been allowed to sign a season-long loan deal with Hearts. Read more.

Barcelona confirm Paco Alcacer exit to Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona confirm that they have allowed forward Paco Alcacer to spend the season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Marseille show interest in Juventus forward Moise Kean?
Marseille reportedly decide to contact Juventus regarding the availability of youngster Moise Kean. Read more.

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires to return to Benfica?
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires is reportedly close to rejoining former club Benfica from Jiangsu Suning. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Jordan Graham joins Ipswich Town on loan
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce that winger Jordan Graham has signed a season-long loan deal with Ipswich Town. Read more.

Hoffenheim to loan Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson?
Hoffenheim are reportedly close to securing the season-long loan signing of Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson. Read more.

Real Madrid reignite interest in Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling?
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling. Read more.

Roma director of sport: 'Kevin Strootman was not forced out'
Roma director of sport Monchi insists that Kevin Strootman's imminent transfer to Marseille was a mutual decision by all parties involved. Read more.

Jack Grealish 'set for Aston Villa contract talks in September'
Jack Grealish is reportedly set for fresh contract talks with Aston Villa after the transfer window shuts on Friday. Read more.

Fenerbahce: 'We are not looking to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko'
Turkish giants Fenerbahce deny that they are looking to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Middlesbrough looking to sign Millwall midfielder George Saville?
Middlesbrough are reportedly looking to push through a deal for Millwall midfielder George Saville before the end of the month. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion announce signing of Tyrone Mears
West Bromwich Albion announce that they have handed a short-term contract to former West Ham United and Derby County defender Tyrone Mears. Read more.

Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo to join Reims on loan?
Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo is reportedly interested in signing a season-long loan deal with French side Reims. Read more.

Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta open to future Inter Milan move
Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta suggests that he may be open to a move to Inter Milan if he does not regain his place in the first team at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique: 'I'm unlikely to return to Manchester United'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that he is unlikely to be tempted into a return to former club Manchester United. Read more.

Rangers close to signing Albania international Eros Grezda?
Rangers are reportedly close to completing the signing of Albania international Eros Grezda from Osijek. Read more.

Gary Cahill 'to stay and fight for place at Chelsea'
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill reportedly decides to stay at the club and fight for his place in the first team under new manager Maurizio Sarri. Read more.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool17133140172342
2Arsenal18106235161936
3Chelsea18105338211735
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1810442419534
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle188553021929
6Bournemouth188552721629
7Manchester CityMan City188463026428
8Fulham187742623328
9Aston Villa188462629-328
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton186842726126
11Brentford187383232024
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs1872939261323
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham186572330-723
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd186482124-322
15Everton173861522-717
16Crystal Palace183871826-817
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1843112940-1115
18Leicester CityLeicester1835102240-1814
19Ipswich TownIpswich1826101633-1712
20Southampton1813141137-266


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