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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Partey, Gareth Bale

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Mbappe, Partey, Bale
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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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid 'deny Kylian Mbappe transfer reports'
Real Madrid have reportedly not lined up a big-money move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, contrary to previous speculation in the French press. Read more.

Thomas Partey to remain at Atletico Madrid amid Premier League interest?
A report claims that Atletico Madrid ace Thomas Partey, linked with Man City and Arsenal, may stay in the Spanish capital beyond the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Gareth Bale exit key to Zinedine Zidane's transfer plans?
The level of Real Madrid's transfer activity may reportedly depend on whether or not Gareth Bale moves on in the summer. Read more.

Report: Arsenal looking at Newcastle United keeper Freddie Woodman
Arsenal are one of a number of clubs keeping tabs on Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, according to a report. Read more.

Wales winger Daniel James ignoring Leeds United speculation
The 21-year-old Swansea winger almost joined Championship rivals Leeds in January. Read more.

Liverpool 'to reject all Sadio Mane offers amid Real Madrid interest'
Liverpool will reportedly reject any bids they receive for Sadio Mane this summer amid speculation linking the in-form striker with a big-money move to Real Madrid. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'join Arsenal in race for Nicolas Tagliafico'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly join North London rivals Arsenal in the race for Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico, who has also been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona. Read more.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante distances himself from Real Madrid links
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante insists that he is fully focused on his current club amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid this summer. Read more.

Juventus 'looking to hijack Real Madrid's move for Paul Pogba'
Juventus are reportedly keen to bring Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba back to Turin and will attempt to hijack any move Real Madrid make for him this summer. Read more.

Neymar enters contract extension talks with Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar's father reveals that the Paris Saint-Germain forward is in talks with the club over a new contract, despite speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Read more.

Chelsea learn appeal date for FIFA-imposed transfer ban
The Premier League club were also fined £460,000 for 29 breaches of FIFA's rules on the international transfer of minors. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund chief rules out Jadon Sancho move to Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc rules out the possibility of Jadon Sancho leaving the club this summer amid reported interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Barcelona to use Jean-Clair Todibo in Matthijs de Ligt deal?
Barcelona are reportedly considering offering Jean-Clair Todibo on loan to Ajax in order to secure the signature of Matthijs de Ligt, who has also been linked to Liverpool. Read more.

Real Madrid 'plotting world-record £240m Kylian Mbappe offer'
Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a world-record bid of almost £240m for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe as part of a summer overhaul at the Bernabeu. Read more.

Ivan Rakitic 'to reject Manchester United interest, stay at Barcelona'
Barcelona reportedly agree to offer Ivan Rakitic a new contract on the insistence of manager Ernesto Valverde, dealing a blow to Manchester United's hopes of signing him. Read more.

Arsenal join Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United in Joachim Andersen race?
Arsenal reportedly join the race for 22-year-old Sampdoria centre-back Joachim Andersen, who has also been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. Read more.

Arsenal 'make serious approach for Guingamp forward Marcus Thuram'
Arsenal reportedly step up their pursuit of Guingamp forward Marcus Thuram by making a 'serious approach' for the 21-year-old, but they could face competition from Dortmund. Read more.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti pours doubt on Manchester United move
Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti denies suggestions that he could join Manchester United this summer by expressing his desire to stay at Camp Nou. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane 'makes Sadio Mane top Real Madrid transfer target'
Returning Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly makes in-form Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane the club's number one transfer target this summer. Read more.

Barcelona 'beat Liverpool, Juventus to £64m Matthijs de Ligt'
Barcelona reportedly beat Liverpool and Juventus to the signature of 19-year-old Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, with Josep Maria Bartomeu in Amsterdam to complete a deal. Read more.

Leicester City 'place £90m price tag on Manchester United target Harry Maguire'
Leicester City reportedly tell Manchester United that it would take a world-record bid of up to £90m to prise Harry Maguire away from the King Power Stadium this summer. Read more.

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