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We're halfway through this summer's transfer window but there are still plenty of big deals yet to be finalised before it slams shut come September 1.
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Good morning everyone! We're halfway through this summer's transfer window and we have already seen some big transfers happen, with the likes of Bastian Schweinsteiger making his way from the Bundesliga to the Premier League and Raheem Sterling completing a £49m move to Manchester City. However, there's still time for more business to be done, as Angel di Maria looks set to head to France while Barcelona's Pedro could take his place at Old Trafford. Stay with us to find out all of the latest transfer news and speculation as we get it.
Wanting to know what transfer news has been reported overnight? Read all of the transfer speculation and gossip that has emerged in the past 13 hours in our Transfer Talk Update, by clicking here.
Bad news for Arsenal fans. It seems potential target Robert Lewandowski has committed his future to his current club Bayern Munich, ruling out a move for another season. The Gunners have been linked with the Polish striker as of late, with rumours suggesting the north London club were willing to pay £35m for his services. Read about it here.
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It's no secret that Chelsea are looking to sign a left-back before the start of the new season and it appears that their search could soon be over. The agent of Augsburg defender Baba Rahman has confirmed that they are in talks with the Blues over a potential move.
DONE DEAL! This is quite the coup for Southend United. They have secured the signing of former Reading, Leeds United and Ipswich Town striker Noel Hunt on a one-year contract.
Reading will be hoping for an improved year in the Championship this year and if reports are to be believed, manager Steve Clarke is looking to strengthen his squad with the signing of Peru international Paolo Hurtado.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relatively quiet during the summer transfer window but head coach Kenny Jackett has made a move for Crewe Alexandra winger Ryan Colclough, with the 20-year-old being invited for a trial at Molineux.
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has reportedly set the bar high as he searches for a replacement for Esteban Cambiasso. Last night, it was claimed that the Foxes and Napoli had agreed a fee for midfielder Gokhan Inler, but the Swiss international has allegedly wasted little time in turning down a move to the King Power Stadium.
DONE DEAL! Some news for you from North of the border now, and Hearts have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Juwon Oshaniwa on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old had previously been at Israeli side Ashdod.
DONE DEAL! Northampton Town have dipped their toes in the transfer market this afternoon and have announced the signing of striker Sam Hoskins. The 22-year-old joins on a one-year deal. Read more about that one right here.
DONE DEAL! Plenty of deals are being done in the Football League today and Bradford City are the latest side to make a signing. They have snapped up former Ipswich Town winger Paul Anderson on a two-year contract. For more on that one, click here.
Former Southampton striker Dani Oswaldo has had a varied career, and it seems that the Italian could be set for a move to FC Porto. The 29-year-old cost the Sains £13m, but the Portuguese side could be about to get him for free! Good deal? Find out more here.
More Premier League news now and it seems that Tony Pulis is really getting into the swing of things in this transfer window. The West Bromwich Albion boss has recently signed James Chester and Rickie Lambert, and now he's reportedly close to getting Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall!.
Leicester City fans- you have permission to get excited! Reports are linking the club with a £10.5m move for Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz, who starred for his side in the Copa America. For more on that, read here.
Sunderland have had a rather quiet window so far, but could it be about to liven up? Reports claim that they are in talks to sign midfielder Yann M'Vila. Read here for that one.
DONE DEAL! Norwich City have an excellent goalkeeper in John Ruddy, but that hasn't stopped them from snapping up Jake Kean on a two-year deal. The Canaries are back in the Premier League and start against Crystal Palace next week.
It looks inevitable that Angel di Maria is PSG-bound, and all reports are pointing that way today. The Argentine has apparently told his friend, and PSG player, Javier Pastore that the move is on. Could it happen this weekend?
DONE DEAL! Tranmere Rovers may have dropped into the National League but they have still been able to tempt former Everton goalkeeper Iain Turner into signing a one-year deal at Prenton Park.
Manchester United being linked with Pedro is a story that has been doing the rounds for the past few weeks, and this next one is no different. However, on this occasion, we are talking about Joao Pedro, Palmeiras full-back, who is said to be attracting the interest of Manchester United.
Liverpool have made a number of significant moves in the transfer market this summer, but their latest signing is with the future in mind. The Merseyside giants have confirmed that they agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old Allan Rodrigues de Souza from Internacional.
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has revealed that he has offered deals to both Giles Coke and Larsen Toure. The duo have spent the last few weeks on trial with the Tractor Boys.
Over the past few days, it has become common knowledge that Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, but Eagles boss Alan Pardew has insisted that they are not close to securing a deal for the 22-year-old.
Orlando City have announced that defender Sean St Ledger has been placed on waivers due to "a serious breach of club policy". More on that story here.
Bristol Rovers have signed former Northampton striker Billy Bodin on a short-term deal following a successful trial with the League Two club.
If you're looking for a roundup of all today's transfer stories so far, why not check out our evening update right here.
PSG have been in the headlines a lot lately regarding their pursuit of Angel di Maria, but one of their own is reportedly set to leave for a rival Ligue 1 club. We'll have more in a few moments.
So, the PSG defender in question in Youssouf Sabaly, who is reportedly close to agreeing a season-long loan with Nantes. However, the deal is said not to include a buy-out option at the end of the loan.
Brentford head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen has revealed that Stuart Dallas is unwilling to sign a new deal at the club and could leave in the coming weeks.
He told BBC London: "He has a year left on his contract and he doesn't want to sign so he might leave in the next couple of weeks. It's the same as Moses (Odubajo) as he might want to go."
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A new signing is finally making his bow in the US. Frank Lampard has come on for New York City, a year after he left Chelsea (via the Etihad Stadium). However, New York are trailing Montreal in the dying minutes. Incidentally, fellow new recruit Andrea Pirlo is also playing for City.
Roberto Soldado has reportedly signalled his intent to join Villarreal after two unsuccessful years at Spurs. It is thought that North London club will demand £10m for the Spaniard.
We mentioned Lampard's and Pirlo debut in the Big Apple. Well, Montreal rained on their parade somewhat as they beat City 3-2 at Yankee Stadium. The Impact's new signing Didier Drogba didn't play.
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Aston Villa could be close to agreeing a new deal with one of their current crop. We'll reveal exactly who shortly.
Villa are reportedly close to agreeing a new deal with defender Ciaran Clark, in the hope that they can ward off interest from West Brom. Clark's existing deal runs out in 2016.
