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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Paul Pogba, Willian, Jack Grealish

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Pogba, Willian, Grealish
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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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'reject Barcelona's Paul Pogba swap offer'
A report claims that Barcelona's latest approach for Paul Pogba, which would see Yerry Mina head to Manchester United, has been knocked back. Read more.

Chelsea forward Willian: 'I want to play for Jose Mourinho again'
Chelsea forward Willian reveals that he is regularly in contact with Jose Mourinho and is hopeful of playing for the Manchester United manager again in the future. Read more.

Steve Bruce: 'Keeping Jack Grealish will be difficult'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce jokes that he is in for a stressful few days as speculation linking Jack Grealish with Tottenham Hotspur rumbles on. Read more.

Tony Pulis: 'Middlesbrough squad not good enough to go up'
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis targets new signings before the transfer window closes as his current group "is not good enough" to earn promotion. Read more.

Leicester City, Bournemouth 'told to pay £15m for Chris Mepham'
Leicester City and Bournemouth will reportedly have to pay at least £15m if they are to sign Wales international defender Chris Mepham from Brentford. Read more.

Patrick van Aanholt flattered by Juventus speculation
Patrick van Aanholt says that he is "happy" at Crystal Palace amid speculation earlier this summer that he is wanted by Italian champions Juventus. Read more.

Everton 'pip Chelsea, West Ham United to Bernard signing'
A report suggests that in-demand winger Bernard is to join Everton on a free transfer as he is keen to work under Marco Silva. Read more.

Jon Nolan, Aristote Nsiala 'to reunite with Paul Hurst at Ipswich Town'
Shrewsbury Town midfielder Jon Nolan and defender Aristote Nsiala are reportedly close to reuniting with former boss Paul Hurst at Ipswich Town. Read more.

Report: Brighton & Hove Albion eyeing Danish youngster Anders Dreyer
A report claims that Danish youngster Anders Dreyer, who netted 18 goals for Esbjerg last season, is a target for Brighton & Hove Albion. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund to sign Axel Witsel from Tianjin Quanjian
Axel Witsel is to join Borussia Dortmund after the German side triggered the release clause in his Tianjin Quanjian contract. Read more.

Jean Michel Aulas: 'Lyon still in race to sign Barcelona's Yerry Mina'
Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas says that the French club remain in the race to sign Barcelona defender Yerry Mina, despite claims that Everton have agreed a deal. Read more.

Thibaut Courtois stays away from Chelsea training?
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois allegedly decides to stay away from the club's training ground in a bid to force a move away from Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Newcastle United, West Brom confirm Salomon Rondon, Dwight Gayle swap deal
Newcastle United complete the loan signing of West Bromwich Albion forward Salomon Rondon, with Dwight Gayle moving in the opposite direction. Read more.

Chelsea loan Fikayo Tomori to Derby County
Derby County announce that they have completed the loan signing of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori. Read more.

Roma consider move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama?
Italian side Roma are reportedly considering a summer approach for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama. Read more.

Burnley to make late move for Stoke City forward Peter Crouch?
Burnley are reportedly weighing up an approach for Stoke City forward Peter Crouch before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka confirms interest in West Ham's Sam Byram
Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka confirms that the Championship outfit hold an interest in West Ham United defender Sam Byram. Read more.

Chelsea make Jack Butland top target to replace Thibaut Courtois?
Chelsea will reportedly look to sign Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland if Thibaut Courtois leaves for Real Madrid in the next three days. Read more.

Leicester City push for signing of Dinamo Zagreb defender Filip Benkovic?
Leicester City are reportedly holding talks with Dinamo Zagreb regarding the potential signing of centre-back Filip Benkovic. Read more.

Lyon forward Nabil Fekir: 'Summer exit could still happen'
Lyon forward Nabil Fekir suggests that a summer exit is not out of the question, despite saying that he remains happy at the French club. Read more.

Nathaniel Clyne 'to remain at Liverpool'
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to keep defender Nathaniel Clyne at Anfield for the upcoming campaign. Read more.

Birmingham City looking to loan Cardiff City forward Omar Bogle?
Birmingham City are reportedly looking to push through the loan signing of Cardiff City forward Omar Bogle. Read more.

Fenerbahce, Besiktas keen on Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster?
Fenerbahce and Besiktas are both reportedly interested in signing Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Read more.

Manchester United target Ante Rebic: 'I could still leave Eintracht Frankfurt'
Ante Rebic suggests that he could still leave Eintracht Frankfurt before the end of the summer transfer window, with Manchester United said to hold an interest. Read more.

Leon Bailey: 'Liverpool, Chelsea have showed an interest in me'
Leon Bailey is aware of "concrete interest" from a trio of European clubs after impressing during his time with Genk and Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Report: Arsenal open to offers for forward Danny Welbeck
A trio of Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck, who finds himself unwanted at the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Axel Tuanzebe rejoins Aston Villa on season-long loan
Aston Villa announce the return of Axel Tuanzebe on a season-long loan following his injury-plagued stint at Villa Park last term. Read more.

Swansea City 'make second offer for midfielder Ryan Woods'
A report claims that Brentford midfielder Ryan Woods has been made the subject of a second Swansea City bid of more than £6m. Read more.

Marco Silva hopeful of more new arrivals before transfer window closes
Everton manager Marco Silva intends to be active in the transfer market right until Thursday evening's deadline. Read more.

Rangers 'on verge of signing Osijek defender Borna Barisic'
Rangers hope to bring in Croatia international Borna Barisic from Osijek within the next 48 hours, a report claims. Read more.

Report: Dwight Gayle agrees West Bromwich Albion loan switch
A report suggests that Dwight Gayle is close to joining West Bromwich Albion on a season's loan from Newcastle United. Read more.

Nantes loan Chelsea defender Matt Miazga
Nantes announce that they have completed the season-long loan signing of Chelsea defender Matt Miazga. Read more.

Thibaut Courtois reiterates desire to leave Chelsea?
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reportedly reiterates to Chelsea that he would like to join Real Madrid during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Birmingham City keen on Bournemouth winger Connor Mahoney?
Birmingham City are reportedly interested in securing a loan deal for Bournemouth winger Connor Mahoney. Read more.

Cardiff City to make move for Besiktas forward Alvaro Negredo?
Cardiff City are reportedly weighing up a late move for Besiktas forward Alvaro Negredo, who has previously represented both Manchester City and Middlesbrough. Read more.

Blackburn Rovers sign Newcastle United forward Adam Armstrong
Blackburn Rovers announce that they have completed the permanent signing of Newcastle United forward Adam Armstrong. Read more.

Everton hold interest in Manchester United pair Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof?
Everton are reportedly prepared to move for either Chris Smalling or Victor Lindelof if they are unable to secure a deal for their Manchester United teammate Marcos Rojo. Read more.

Aston Villa, Middlesbrough agree fee for Bristol City defender Joe Bryan?
Aston Villa and Middlesbrough reportedly agree a fee in the region of £6m for Bristol City defender Joe Bryan. Read more.

Arsenal show interest in AC Milan defender Ricardo Rodriguez?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a late move for AC Milan defender Ricardo Rodriguez due to injuries to both Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac. Read more.

Manchester United to loan Timothy Fosu-Mensah to Hertha Berlin?
Manchester United reportedly decide to allow defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah to spend next season out on loan at Hertha Berlin. Read more.

Arsenal to rival Manchester United for Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a late move for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, who is said to be attracting interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Willian: 'I am very happy at Chelsea'
Willian says that he remains "very happy" at Chelsea, despite alleged interest from Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Read more.

West Ham United show interest in Arsenal forward Lucas Perez?
West Ham United reportedly indicate that they would like to sign Arsenal forward Lucas Perez before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Fulham agree loan deal for Arsenal defender Calum Chambers?
Newly-promoted Premier League side Fulham reportedly agree to sign Arsenal defender Calum Chambers on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur keen to sign Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to agree a deal with Celta Vigo for midfielder Stanislav Lobotka. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur withdraw from race to sign Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha?
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly decide to withdraw from the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who could cost in the region of £75m. Read more.

Manchester United make contact with Bayern Munich over Jerome Boateng?
Manchester United reportedly make contact with Bayern Munich regarding a potential deal for defender Jerome Boateng. Read more.

Everton agree Yerry Mina deal with Barcelona?
Everton reportedly agree a fee of £28.5m with Barcelona for defender Yerry Mina, who is also allegedly attracting interest from Manchester United. Read more.

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1Liverpool15113131131836
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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