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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Fabian Ruiz

Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kane, Coutinho, Ruiz
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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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Manchester United reportedly tell Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane that he needs to make the first move if he wishes to join the Red Devils. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly accept that they will be forced to make a loss on Philippe Coutinho. Read more.
Manchester City reportedly enter the race to sign highly-rated Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz. Read more.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes that Mesut Ozil's lucrative contract is proving to be a stumbling block in negotiations to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Read more.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson questions why Liverpool are not interested in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang given that Jurgen Klopp worked with him at Borussia Dortmund. Read more.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson claims that the only reason for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Manchester United would be money-related. Read more.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly in no rush to extend the contract of back-up goalkeeper Antonio Adan, whose current deal expires at the end of June. Read more.
Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte insists that he is "very happy" at the club amid suggestions that Real Madrid and Barcelona could be interested in him. Read more.
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet reportedly agrees a deal in principle to join Besiktas this summer, despite having only arrived at the Premier League club last year. Read more.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Jose Mourinho will not allow Harry Kane to join the Red Devils. Read more.
Cesc Fabregas says that Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso wanted to secure a move to Arsenal during the latter stages of his stint at Anfield. Read more.
Boca Juniors are reportedly contemplating whether to open formal discussions with Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani. Read more.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future at Arsenal is reportedly up in the air as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more.
At a time when Norwich City are looking to avoid relegation from the Premier League, Sports Mole predicts how Daniel Farke's side could line up next season. Read more.
With Newcastle United close to retaining their Premier League status, Sports Mole predicts how Steve Bruce's side could line up next season. Read more.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand urges Liverpool to sign RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner. Read more.
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is reportedly set to leave Los Blancos this summer, but a move to the Premier League will supposedly be hindered by a huge wage bill. Read more.
Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on South African defender Bradley Cross. Read more.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly make contact with Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who is supposedly keen on leaving the Italian champions. Read more.
The striker has scored four goals for United since joining from Shanghai Shenhua. Read more.
Real Madrid reportedly intend to launch a summer bid for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly able to extend Odion Ighalo's loan period at Old Trafford until June 30. Read more.
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling suggests that he would be prepared to return to Liverpool in the future. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to cash in on Samuel Umtiti, a previous target of Manchester United, during the next transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly ask Real Madrid whether they have any interest in signing forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the next transfer window. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly have plans to offer a new contract to youngster Alex Collado in the coming months. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to consider alternatives to Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, who may cost in the region of £80m. Read more.
Manchester City will reportedly have to pay at least €50m (£46.37m) if they wish to win the race for Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating whether to spend £20m on Queens Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze. Read more.
Manchester City reportedly have no intention of entertaining any offers for Riyad Mahrez during the next transfer window. Read more.
Former England international John Barnes believes that Harry Kane should snub interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid in order to stay loyal to Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.
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3Arsenal1796234161833
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18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
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