Transfer Talk Daily Update: Karim Benzema, Ilkay Gundogan, Medhi Benatia

Karim Benzema, who got the keys to my bimmer, celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Espanyol on January 31, 2016
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window may now be closed, but the rumourmill never stops. Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest speculation as clubs begin to plan for the summer.

Monday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema sparks Manchester United rumours
A picture of Karim Benzema on the Real Madrid striker's official Instagram page appears to include the Manchester United badge. Read more.

Manchester City to sign Ilkay Gundogan this week?
Manchester City will officially conclude a deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund this week, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal to make Medhi Benatia bid?
A French report says that Arsenal are preparing to make an offer for Bayern Munich's Moroccan defender Medhi Benatia. Read more.

Report: Leeds United keen on Dundee winger Greg Stewart
A report in Scotland claims that Leeds United are readying a six-figure bid to capture Dundee winger Greg Stewart's signature. Read more.

Report: Rob Holding to cost Arsenal £7m
Arsenal are reportedly told by Bolton Wanderers that it will cost them £7m to secure the services of young defender Rob Holding. Read more.

Swansea City's Andre Ayew welcomes interest
Swansea City attacker Andre Ayew hints that he could leave his Welsh club to play in the Champions League next season. Read more.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi: 'Edinson Cavani can replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi says that Edinson Cavani can replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the club's main striker for the 2016-17 campaign. Read more.

Atletico Madrid 'agree Nico Gaitan deal'
Atletico Madrid agree a £19m deal with Benfica for the transfer of Argentine international Nico Gaitan, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid open Kevin Gameiro talks
A report claims that Real Madrid want to bring Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro to the Bernabeu in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I'm still warming up"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that he is still "warming up" after ending his Paris Saint-Germain career with a Coupe de France crown. Read more.

Arsenal's Hector Bellerin plays down Barcelona talk
Spanish defender Hector Bellerin insists that he is "very happy" at Arsenal amid talk of a return to Barcelona in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Report: Paris Saint-Germain want Gonzalo Higuain
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain want Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the French outfit. Read more.

Report: Manchester United preparing Sadio Mane bid
A report claims that Manchester United are preparing a £25m summer bid for Southampton attacker Sadio Mane. Read more.

Report: Liverpool, Manchester United keen on Leicester City's Danny Drinkwater
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly both eager to sign Danny Drinkwater from surprise Premier League champions Leicester City. Read more.

Report: Leicester City want Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is reportedly eager to bring Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to the King Power Stadium. Read more.

Report: Manchester United to pip Arsenal to signing of Sevilla's Grzegorz Krychowiak
Manchester United are reportedly keen to sign Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak from under the noses of Premier League rivals Arsenal. Read more.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur's Ryan Mason keen on Bournemouth switch
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason is reportedly eager to depart White Hart Lane and seal a £2m switch to fellow Premier League outfit Bournemouth. Read more.

Swansea City's Ghanaian striker Andre Ayew (L) celebrates with Swansea City's Korean midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng and Swansea City's French striker Bafetimbi Gomis (R) after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between As
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLeicester CityLeicester382312368363281
2Arsenal382011765362971
3Tottenham HotspurSpurs381913669353470
4Manchester CityMan City381991071413066
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd381991049351466
6Southampton381891159411863
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham381614865511462
8Liverpool3816121063501360
9Stoke CityStoke38149154155-1451
10Chelsea381214125953650
11Everton381114135955447
12Swansea CitySwansea381211154252-1047
13Watford38129174050-1045
14West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom381013153448-1443
15Crystal Palace38119183951-1242
16Bournemouth38119184567-2242
17Sunderland38912174862-1439
RNewcastle UnitedNewcastle38910194465-2137
RNorwich CityNorwich3897223967-2834
RAston Villa3838272776-4917