Transfer Talk Daily Update: Mario Balotelli, Oumar Niasse, Antonio Conte

Liverpool's Italian forward Mario Balotelli is pictured during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Hull City at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, northwest England, on October 25, 2014
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

With the new season fast approaching, clubs around the UK and Europe are making their moves in the transfer market.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli heading for loan exit?
Liverpool could be forced to ship striker Mario Balotelli out on loan for a second consecutive season due to his wage demands, according to reports. Read more.

Everton 'close to loan agreement for Oumar Niasse'
Everton striker Oumar Niasse is reportedly on the verge of sealing a season-long loan to Turkish outfit Galatasaray, just six months after joining the Toffees for £13.5m. Read more.

Antonio Conte: 'Nemanja Matic is a very important player for Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that rumoured Juventus target Nemanja Matic remains a "very important" part of his side, despite the arrival of N'Golo Kante. Read more.

Bristol City close to signing Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ivan Lucic
Bristol City are on the verge of signing 21-year-old goalkeeper Ivan Lucic from Bayern Munich. Read more.

West Ham United 'make Mario Mandzukic enquiry'
West Ham United reportedly turn their attention to Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic as they continue their search for a top-level frontman. Read more.

Bafetimbi Gomis 'closing in on loan switch to Marseille'
Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis is reportedly on the verge of completing a season-long loan switch to Marseille. Read more.

Everton 'trigger Idrissa Gueye release clause'
Everton reportedly trigger the £7.1m release clause of Aston Villa midfielder Idrissa Gueye. Read more.

Max Gradel signs new four-year Bournemouth contract
Bournemouth winger Max Gradel signs a new four-year deal at the club that will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until 2020. Read more.

Barnsley sign Liverpool youngster Ryan Kent on loan
Liverpool send 19-year-old winger Ryan Kent on a season-long loan to Championship side Barnsley. Read more.

Norwich City make £10m bid for Fulham's Ross McCormack?
Fulham striker Ross McCormack is reportedly the subject of a £10m bid by Norwich City, having failed to travel to Portugal for the club's pre-season training camp. Read more.

Juventus confirm Gonzalo Higuain capture in deal worth £75.3m
Napoli announce that Gonzalo Higuain has joined Juventus after his €90m buyout clause was met by the Serie A champions. Read more.

Conor Coady 'wanted by trio of Championship clubs'
Newcastle United are among those said to have shown an interest in signing Conor Coady from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer. Read more.

Liverpool's £33m Joao Mario bid rejected by Sporting Lisbon
The father of Joao Mario claims that both Liverpool and Inter Milan have had bids in the region of £33m knocked back for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder. Read more.

Report: Charles N'Zogbia offered contract at Sunderland
Aston Villa flop Charles N'Zogbia could remain in the Premier League with Sunderland next season after reportedly being handed a contract by the Black Cats. Read more.

Carlos Tevez: 'Chelsea, Napoli have tried to sign me'
Carlos Tevez claims that Chelsea and Napoli have tried to lure him back to European football, but he plans on staying at Boca Juniors until he retires. Read more.

Chelsea show interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Blaise Matuidi?
Paris Saint-Germain tell Chelsea that they can sign France international Blaise Matuidi this summer for a fee between £17m and £25m, according to a report. Read more.

Marko Arnautovic 'not interested in swapping Stoke City for Everton'
Marko Arnautovic will reportedly remain a Stoke City player for the next 12 months despite strong interest from Everton. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur want £9m for Alex Pritchard
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur value Swansea City-linked midfielder Alex Pritchard at £9m, while Nabil Bentaleb and Federico Fazio can leave for a combined £18m. Read more.

Report: Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain completes £75.3m move to Juventus
Argentina international Gonzalo Higuain is now a Juventus player after completing a £75.3m move from Napoli to the Serie A champions, according to reports. Read more.

Wigan Athletic sign defender Jake Buxton from Derby County
Derby County defender Jake Buxton becomes Wigan Athletic's seventh summer signing after arriving at the DW Stadium on a three-year deal. Read more.

Report: Paul Pogba move from Juventus to Manchester United stalling due to agent fees
A stand-off between Manchester United and Juventus over the brokering fees to be paid to Paul Pogba's agent is stalling the Frenchman's move to Old Trafford, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers vying for Benfica's Anderson Talisca
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of Benfica midfielder Anderson Talisca, but are thought to face competition from Wolverhampton Wanderers over his signature. Read more.

Manchester City 'close in on £60m swoop for Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus'
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to spend a combined £60m to sign Schalke attacker Leroy Sane and Palmeiras youngster Gabriel Jesus. Read more.

Lyon confirm Arsenal's £29.3m bid for Alexandre Lacazette has been rejected
Lyon confirm that they have rejected a €35m (£29.3m) bid from Arsenal for Alexandre Lacazette. Read more.

Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Sunderland on April 30, 2016
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