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Transfer Talk 7pm Update: Mario Balotelli, Patrick Roberts, Mario Gotze

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer headlines after day 18 of the summer window.

We're into the third week of the summer transfer window and even though it's the weekend, the rumours keep on coming. Here, Sports Mole brings you the latest.

Saturday evening's headlines:

Sampdoria reveal Mario Balotelli interest
Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero says that Mario Balotelli is a "great player" who could relaunch his career at the Serie A club. Read more.

Patrick Roberts arrives for Manchester City medical
Manchester City are close to completing the signing of Fulham's Patrick Roberts. Read more.

Mario Gotze hints at Juventus switch
World Cup winner Mario Gotze says that he would welcome a transfer abroad, following reports that Juventus are interested in signing him. Read more.

Oscar: 'My future is at Chelsea'
Oscar insists that his future lies at Chelsea despite rumours linking him to Juventus. Read more.

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes expects one more "top-quality" signing this summer
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes reveals that one more "top-quality" signing is likely to arrive at the club this summer. Read more.

Louis van Gaal explains David de Gea omission
Louis van Gaal explains David de Gea's omission from the pre-season win over Club America, saying that the goalkeeper picked up a 'minor injury' in training. Read more.

Aston Villa confirm Jordan Amavi signing
Aston Villa confirm the signing of defender Jordan Amavi from Nice for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal chase Yoann Gourcuff?
Free agent Yoann Gourcuff is attracting interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Manchester United close in on Jasper Cillessen
Manchester United reportedly want Jasper Cillessen to replace Real Madrid target David de Gea. Read more.

David Moyes eyes Liverpool's Fabio Borini?
Real Sociedad manager David Moyes is reportedly targeting Liverpool's Fabio Borini. Read more.

Report: Newcastle United to offload Remy Cabella
Newcastle United are reportedly ready to listen to offers for playmaker Remy Cabella. Read more.

Ed Woodward: 'Transfer process relentless'
Ed Woodward calls the transfer process "relentless" and admits that Manchester United are still looking to strengthen this summer. Read more.

Dieter Hecking: 'Kevin de Bruyne staying at Wolfsburg'
Wolfsburg manager Dieter Hecking believes that Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne will spend at least one more year with the club. Read more.

Nacho Monreal "very happy" at Arsenal
Nacho Monreal insists that he is "very happy" at Arsenal and intends to stay and fight for his place in the starting XI next season. Read more.

Aleksandar Mitrovic confirms Anderlecht exit
Aleksandar Mitrovic says goodbye to fans of Anderlecht on his official Facebook page, before revealing that he will be joining a team who play in "black and white". Read more.

Jerome Boateng wants Arturo Vidal at Bayern Munich
Jerome Boateng says that he would be glad if "world-class player" Arturo Vidal joined Bayern Munich from Juventus. Read more.

Queens Park Rangers 'close in on Groningen's Tjarron Chery'
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly close to completing the signing of Groningen's Tjarron Chery for £2.25m. Read more.

Hertha Berlin confirm Vladimir Darida signing
Vladimir Darida leaves relegated Freiburg for Hertha Berlin. Read more.

Charlton Athletic sign Ahmed Kashi from Metz
Charlton Athletic agree to sign Algeria international Ahmed Kashi from Metz. Read more.

Hakan Calhanoglu set for Sunderland switch?
Sunderland are ready to launch a bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Hakan Calhanoglu, according to newspaper reports. Read more.

Barnsley complete loan move for Manchester United duo
Manchester United's Joe Rothwell and Ben Pearson complete loan moves to Barnsley. Read more.

Anthony O'Connor makes Burton Albion switch
Former Plymouth Argyle defender Anthony O'Connor pens a two-year deal with Burton Albion. Read more.

Derby County's Raul Albentosa to join Malaga on loan?
Raul Albentosa is set to join Malaga on loan from Championship side Derby County. Read more.

Former Ajax midfielder Stanley Aborah joins Notts County
Notts County complete the signing of former Ajax midfielder Stanley Aborah. Read more.

Birmingham City take Shane Lowry on trial
Birmingham City take former Aston Villa defender Shane Lowry on trial. Read more.

Andy Halliday completes Rangers move
Former Bradford City winger Andy Halliday joins Rangers on a two-year deal. Read more.

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