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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Joe Allen, Andres Iniesta, James Rodriguez

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.

Tuesday morning's headlines:

Report: Five-team scramble for Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen
Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen will be offered a route out of the club this summer following their relegation to the Championship, according to a report. Read more.

Andres Iniesta's move to Chinese Super League in jeopardy
Chongqing Dangdai Lifan pull out of the running to sign Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, despite suggesting last month that a deal had been agreed. Read more.

James Rodriguez hopes to stay at Bayern Munich permanently
Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez is happy to stay with the Bundesliga champions once his initial two-year loan deal from Real Madrid expires. Read more.

Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Barcelona working on Samuel Umtiti deal'
Rumoured Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti is still in discussions with Barcelona regarding a new contract, president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms. Read more.

Ruben Neves "really happy" at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves once again plays down talk of a summer exit after being linked with AC Milan. Read more.

Report: Ajax to pounce for Dusan Tadic if Southampton go down
Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic emerges as a rumoured summer transfer target for Dutch giants Ajax, who may have to find a replacement for Hakim Ziyech. Read more.

Report: Liverpool target Alisson to sign new Roma contract
Roma goalkeeper Alisson is reportedly close to signing a new long-term deal with the Italian club, amid strong rumours that he is wanted by Liverpool. Read more.

Newcastle United enter race to sign Southampton's Ryan Bertrand?
Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand is reportedly wanted by a third Premier League club, with Newcastle United the latest to register their interest. Read more.

Liverpool 'alerted to Sami Khedira availability'
A report claims that Sami Khedira may replace Emre Can at Liverpool should his German compatriot join Juventus on a free contract. Read more.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Robert Huth will reveal next move'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says that it is up to Robert Huth to announce his next move with the German defender's contract expiring in the summer. Read more.

Roy Hodgson confirms Ruben Loftus-Cheek interest
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson confirms that the club would be interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a permanent basis if Chelsea are willing to sell. Read more.

Southampton 'turn down chance to sign Max Meyer'
Southampton reportedly turn down the chance to sign out-of-contract Schalke midfielder Max Meyer, who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'open to offers for Christian Benteke'
Crystal Palace are reportedly willing to listen to offers for striker Christian Benteke this summer, but remain desperate to keep hold of winger Wilfried Zaha. Read more.

Barcelona president confirms Antoine Griezmann talks
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that he met with the agent of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann to discuss a possible move to the Camp Nou. Read more.

Franck Ribery signs one-year Bayern Munich extension
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery signs a new one-year contract extension which will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2019. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'willing to listen to Robert Lewandowski offers'
Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to listen to offers for rumoured Real Madrid and Manchester United target Robert Lewandowski this summer. Read more.

Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Ousmane Dembele not leaving Barcelona'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that Ousmane Dembele will not be leaving the Catalan giants this summer. Read more.

Villarreal 'launch £14m Karl Toko Ekambi bid'
Villarreal reportedly launch a £14m offer for Angers forward Karl Toko Ekambi, but his French club want £22m. Read more.

Iker Casillas wants new Porto deal
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas reveals that he wants to sign a new contract with Porto. Read more.

Jack Butland: 'Future on hold until after World Cup'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says that he will not decide his future until after the 2018 World Cup. Read more.

Sergio Ramos: 'I could make China move'
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos suggests that he could finish his career alongside Andres Iniesta in China. Read more.

Nabil Fekir refuses to rule out Liverpool move
Lyon forward Nabil Fekir reveals that he is aware of speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool and suggests that he will decide his future at the end of the season. Read more.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas: 'No contact from Liverpool for Nabil Fekir'
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas insists that there has been no contact with Liverpool despite speculation claiming that they have agreed terms to sign Nabil Fekir. Read more.

Sadio Mane wants Nabil Fekir at Liverpool
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane predicts "great things" for Nabil Fekir should his side fight off competition from Chelsea and Arsenal to sign the Lyon forward this summer. Read more.

Liverpool 'leading race for Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin'
Liverpool reportedly emerge as frontrunners to sign 19-year-old Ukraine international goalkeeper Andriy Lunin from Zorya Luhansk. Read more.

Chelsea 'join Liverpool in race for Nabil Fekir'
Chelsea reportedly emerge as serious contenders alongside Liverpool to sign Lyon attacker Nabil Fekir this summer. Read more.

Jose Mourinho 'approves Anthony Martial exit'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly gives the green light for Anthony Martial to leave the club this summer, with Juventus thought to be leading the race. Read more.

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