The transfer window may not officially open for another three weeks, but European football's biggest clubs are already putting the wheels in motion ahead of the summer months.
Here, Sports Mole has rounded up all the stories that have emerged over the past 24 hours.
Friday morning's headlines:
Chelsea refusing to lower £10m asking price for Petr Cech?
Chelsea will accept nothing less than £10m for Arsenal target Petr Cech, according to reports. Read more.
Report: Chelsea target summer move for Christian Benteke
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is reportedly a £30m summer target for Chelsea. Read more.
Report: Manchester United to sign Mats Hummels, Nathaniel Clyne next
Mats Hummels and Nathaniel Clyne will follow Memphis Depay to Manchester United this summer, according to reports, Read more.
Manchester United agree Memphis Depay deal
Manchester United agree a deal to sign Memphis Depay from PSV, subject to a medical. Read more.
Agent: 'Gareth Bale going nowhere this summer'
The agent of Gareth Bale claims that the midfielder will not be leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, despite strong links to Manchester United. Read more.
Agent: 'Yaya Toure 90% likely to leave Manchester City at end of season'
The agent of Yaya Toure confirms that the Manchester City midfielder is likely to leave the club at the end of the season following a five-year stay at the Etihad. Read more.
Father: 'Edinson Cavani to meet with Juventus'
Edinson Cavani's father suggests that his son will meet with Juventus at the end of the season to discuss a move to the Italian champions. Read more.
Ronald Koeman confident Morgan Schneiderlin will stay at Southampton
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman reveals that he has yet to receive "a serious bid" for Morgan Schneiderlin, and he expects the midfielder to remain at the club. Read more.
Ronald Koeman confident of keeping Jay Rodriguez
Ronald Koeman is confident that Southampton will keep Jay Rodriguez as the striker closes in on his return to action. Read more.
Roberto Martinez could be tempted into making bid for "phenomenal" Aaron Lennon
Roberto Martinez praises the "phenomenal impact" that Aaron Lennon has had during his time on loan at Everton, hinting that a permanent move could be on the cards. Read more.
Report: Atletico Madrid join race for Danny Rose
Atletico Madrid have joined the clubs interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose, according to reports. Read more.
Petr Cech calls on Chelsea to hand Didier Drogba new deal
Didier Drogba should be handed a new Chelsea contract, says goalkeeper Petr Cech. Read more.
Neymar urges Paul Pogba to join Barcelona
Brazilian star Neymar says that he would like to see Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba join him at Barcelona this summer. Read more.
Charlie Nicholas urges Manchester City to sign Antoine Griezmann, Javi Martinez
Manchester City should try to sign Javi Martinez and Antoine Griezmann this summer, says Charlie Nicholas. Read more.
Alan Dunne among 18 Millwall players to be released
Millwall clear out their squad following relegation from the Championship, cutting loose 18 players from their retained list. Read more.
Blackpool sign Jarrett Rivers from Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans FA Cup hero Jarrett Rivers joins Blackpool on a one-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Read more.
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