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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Juan Mata, Edin Dzeko, Aaron Cresswell

Sports Mole rounds up all the latest transfer news and gossip making the headlines over the past 24 hours.

We are fast approaching the final throes of the campaign, and while all attention may currently be focused on events taking place on the field, transfer speculation has certainly showed no signs of slowing down.

With that in mind, Sports Mole compiles all the latest news and gossip doing the rounds with less than three months to go until the window reopens for business.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Valencia target Juan Mata in £20m swoop?
Juan Mata catches the eye of Valencia, who could be set to launch a £20m bid for the Spanish midfielder, according to reports. Read more.

Manchester City to consider Edin Dzeko offers?
Manchester City are ready to listen to offers for Edin Dzeko in the summer, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Arsenal ponder move for Aaron Cresswell
Aaron Cresswell emerges as a summer transfer target for Arsenal, according to reports. Read more.

Hristo Stoichkov: 'Real Madrid should sell Cristiano Ronaldo'
Hristo Stoichkov tips Real Madrid to offload a seemingly unsettled Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer should a high enough bid be made for his signature. Read more.

Report: Inter Milan youngster Mateo Kovacic on Arsenal radar
Mateo Kovacic could join Arsenal from Inter Milan in the summer for a fee in excess of £17m, according to a report. Read more.

Agent: Glen Johnson "looking at many clubs"
Glen Johnson's agent says that his client will leave Liverpool in the summer, but insists that no talks have taken place with Roma. Read more.

Francis Coquelin extends Arsenal contract
Francis Coquelin reveals that he has agreed a new contract with Arsenal until 2019. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur target Algeria's Islam Slimani?
Algerian star Islam Slimani could on his way out of Sporting Lisbon, with Tottenham Hotspur ready to launch a bid for the striker, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Nicolas Otamendi turned down Manchester United
Manchester United agreed a deal to sign Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi in January, only for the Argentina international to reject the move, according to reports. Read more.

Simone Zaza's agent denies Tottenham Hotspur move
Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza's agent rules out a switch to Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Stoke City ready to offer Asmir Begovic new deal amid Inter Milan interest?
Inter Milan target Asmir Begovic could be set for a new contract at the Britannia Stadium, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Kevin Wimmer agrees Tottenham Hotspur move
Koln's Austrian defender Kevin Wimmer reportedly agrees to move to Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season. Read more.

Wellington Silva: 'I want to extend my contract at Arsenal'
Arsenal forward Wellington Silva is keen on signing a contract extension at the Emirates despite having never made a senior appearance for the Gunners. Read more.

Diego Forlan: 'Edinson Cavani perfect for Atletico Madrid'
Former Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan urges the Spanish club to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani in the summer. Read more.

Lloyd Isgrove pens new Southampton deal
Southampton midfielder Lloyd Isgrove pens a two-year contract extension at St Mary's Stadium. Read more.

Kevin Lisbie makes Stevenage loan switch
Veteran striker Kevin Lisbie signs for Stevenage on a month's loan deal. Read more.

Accrington Stanley sign former West Ham United midfielder Danny Whitehead
Former West Ham midfielder Danny Whitehead joins League Two side Accrington Stanley on a short-term deal. Read more.

Alloa Athletic sign Michael Chopra
Alloa Athletic sign former Newcastle United and Sunderland striker Michael Chopra on a short-term deal. Read more.

Lucas Andersen signs new Ajax deal
Young Danish attacking midfielder Lucas Andersen extends his contract with Ajax by a further two years. Read more.

Youngster Presnel Kimpembe signs professional Paris Saint-Germain contract
Nineteen-year-old defender Presnel Kimpembe signs a three-year professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Swansea City goalkeeper David Cornell loaned to Portsmouth
Swansea City goalkeeper David Cornell moves to Portsmouth on a one-month loan deal. Read more.

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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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