Transfer Talk Daily Update: Michy Batshuayi, Diego Costa, Rafael Benitez

Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016
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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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Chelsea 'to offer Michy Batshuayi to Everton in Romelu Lukaku deal'
Chelsea are reportedly planning to offer Michy Batshuayi Everton as part of a £70m bid for Romelu Lukaku. Read more.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa hints at future France move
Chelsea ace Diego Costa hints that he would be open to joining France's Ligue 1 in the future. Read more.

Newcastle United 'target two top strikers'
Newcastle United will reportedly target two top strikers this summer should they earn promotion back to the Premier League. Read more.

Manchester City to pay £50m for Danny Rose?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly prioritises the £50m capture of Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose this summer. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 'to battle Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur for winger'
Wolverhampton Wanderers will reportedly battle with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the £20m capture of Galatasaray winger Bruma this summer. Read more.

Antoine Griezmann 'feels good' at Atletico Madrid amid Manchester United links
Antoine Griezmann says that there is "no need to change" his current club, stressing that he is happy at Atletico Madrid and has no desire to leave in the summer. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp 'not looking to cash in on striker Divock Origi'
A report claims that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to let frustrated striker Divock Origi leave Anfield during the summer. Read more.

Report: Chelsea will listen to summer transfer offers for Willian
Chelsea forward Willian may be on his way out of Stamford Bridge in the summer should his valuation be met, according to a report. Read more.

Ivan Rakitic offered to Liverpool as part of Philippe Coutinho swap deal?
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic will reportedly be offloaded to Liverpool as a makeweight to help push through Philippe Coutinho's switch in the opposite direction. Read more.

Andrea Belotti will "definitely" not be leaving Torino in summer
Andrea Belotti rejects suggestions that he is close to agreeing a switch to Barcelona, instead promising Torino fans that he is "definitely staying". Read more.

Report: Fiorentina to sign Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez permanently
Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez is said to be close to sealing a permanent switch to Serie A side Fiorentina, where he has been on loan this season. Read more.

Report: Manchester United to hijack Liverpool move for James Rodriguez
Manchester United are plotting to hijack Liverpool's prospective move for Real Madrid winger James Rodriguez, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Arsenal keeping tabs on Kasper Schmeichel and Ross Barkley
Arsenal are planning a double swoop for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid step up interest in Chelsea star Eden Hazard
Real Madrid have held positive talks with Eden Hazard's representatives over a potential Bernabeu summer move, according to reports. Read more.

Report: West Ham United keen on Reading boss Jaap Stam to replace Slaven Bilic
West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up Reading manager Jaap Stam as a replacement for under-fire boss Slaven Bilic. Read more.

Report: Bournemouth considering Jermain Defoe bid should Sunderland go down
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is reportedly keeping tabs on Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, with a view to a bid should the Black Cats suffer relegation. Read more.

Report: Everton interested in England duo Michael Keane and Jordan Pickford
Everton are eyeing a double swoop for Burnley defender Michael Keane and Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to reports. Read more.

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette (R) celebrates with Lyon's French midfielder Corentin Tolisso (L) after scoring a goal during the French first division L1 football match against Nice on November 1, 2014
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