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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Mesut Ozil, Milan Skriniar, Jadon Sancho

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Ozil, Skriniar, Sancho
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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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil 'refusing to leave club'
Mesut Ozil turned down a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain last month as he wants to stay at Arsenal for the remaining two years of his contract, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United prefer Milan Skriniar to Kalidou Koulibaly?
Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar is reportedly the top choice for Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window as they attempt to strengthen their backline. Read more.

Report: Manchester United line up £70m bid for Jadon Sancho
A report claims that Borussia Dortmund youngster Jadon Sancho, formerly on Manchester City's books, is a £70m target for Manchester United. Read more.

Inter Milan chief: 'Club remain hopeful of keeping Mauro Icardi'
Inter Milan chief Piero Ausilio insists that the club are keen for Mauro Icardi to stay on beyond the summer, despite stripping him of the captaincy this week. Read more.

Coady and Doherty agree new long-term deals with Wolves
The pair have committed to the club until at least 2023. Read more.

Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi 'has agreement with Juventus'
Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi has agreed to join Juventus in the summer, according to Italian journalist Valer De Maggio. Read more.

Barcelona's move for Matthijs de Ligt 'hinges on Samuel Umtiti'
Barcelona will reportedly prioritise a move for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt if Samuel Umtiti requires knee surgery in the summer. Read more.

Olivier Giroud 'hopeful of new Chelsea deal'
Olivier Giroud is reportedly keen on extending his contract with Chelsea before the end of the season. Read more.

McDonald comes out of retirement to sign for Partick Thistle
The former Celtic and Motherwell striker retired after last season and moved into punditry. Read more.

Derby sign former Celtic and Hibs defender Ambrose on short-term deal
The 30-year-old Nigeria international joins the Rams as a free agent. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur hold talks with Sampdoria's Joachim Andersen?
Tottenham Hotspur hope to beat Juventus and Inter Milan to the signing of Sampdoria centre-back Joachim Andersen, according to a report. Read more.

McInnes confident Ferguson will sign new Aberdeen deal
The 19-year-old midfielder has impressed since joining the Dons last summer. Read more.

Chelsea 'confident of lowering Gonzalo Higuain fee'
Chelsea are confident of signing Gonzalo Higuain for less than Juventus's £32m asking price as the Italian giants need to free up some wages, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur to beat Arsenal to Suso signing?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in rumoured Arsenal target Suso, who has a £35m release clause inserted in his AC Milan contract. Read more.

Craig Levein looking to keep Steven Naismith at Hearts beyond the summer
The Scot has plenty of options. Read more.

Son Heung-min to be offered new Tottenham Hotspur deal?
Tottenham Hotspur prepare to offer Son Heung-min a new and improved contract, according to a report. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'wanted Jamaal Lascelles at Manchester United'
Jose Mourinho wanted to bring Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles to Manchester United before he was sacked, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'want Kai Havertz to replace Mesut Ozil'
Arsenal prepare a summer swoop for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'turned down Phil Foden loan interest'
Newcastle United, Southampton and Bournemouth all reportedly failed with loan bids for Manchester City's Phil Foden last month. Read more.

Valverde agrees to extend Barcelona contract until 2020
The 55-year-old also has the option to stay for a further year with the LaLiga champions. Read more.

Andre Onana: 'Matthijs de Ligt wants Barcelona move'
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has claimed that teammate Matthijs de Ligt wants to follow Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

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