Transfer Talk Daily Update: Thibaut Courtois, Eliaquim Mangala, Samir Nasri

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The season is over and while the transfer window doesn't technically open until July 1, clubs across the UK and Europe are free to get deals in place ahead of next season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Thibaut Courtois 'refusing to budge on new Chelsea deal'
Thibaut Courtois is reportedly continuing to play hardball over a new contract with Chelsea, as he is waiting to see how much rumoured new arrival Romelu Lukaku is paid. Read more.

Man City 'willing to accept £18m Lyon bid for Eliaquim Mangala'
Eliaquim Mangala has reportedly opened talks with Lyon over a permanent move this summer, with the French club prepared to pay £18m to sign him. Read more.

Report: Chinese Super League club join race for Samir Nasri
Shanghai Shenhua will reportedly rival AC Milan for the signing of Manchester City attacker Samir Nasri, offering him £275,000 a week in wages to make the switch. Read more.

Report: Nolito to Sevilla in doubt as Manchester City block loan switch
A report claims that Manchester City have told Sevilla to pay £10m to sign Nolito on a permanent deal, rather than taking him on loan for a year as they wished. Read more.

Southampton keen on reunion with defender Calum Chambers?
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is reportedly wanted on loan by former club Southampton, but Everton and Newcastle United are also in the running. Read more.

Barcelona chief: 'We will get all the players we require'
Barcelona find it difficult attracting players to the club as many know their playing time will be limited, according to sporting director Robert Fernandez. Read more.

AS Monaco snap up Jordi Mboula from Barcelona on five-year deal
Jordi Mboula joins AS Monaco from Barcelona after turning down the option of a new deal at Camp Nou, setting the French champions back around £2.6m. Read more.

Fulham 'to push ahead with bid for Spanish defender Marcelo Djalo'
Marcelo Djalo, who has spent his entire career to date in the lower divisions of Spanish football, is said to be close to agreeing a switch to Championship side Fulham. Read more.

Juventus told to pay £20m for Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny?
A report claims that Juventus have had a £4m bid for Wojciech Szczesny turned down by Arsenal, who rate the keeper closer to the £20m mark. Read more.

Watford 'close to signing Will Hughes from Derby County'
A report claims that Watford are in advanced talks with Derby County over the signing of Will Hughes, who is valued at £8m by the Championship outfit. Read more.

Pepe Reina 'offered new Napoli deal with £4m release clause'
Napoli will reportedly offer Pepe Reina a new contract that includes a £4m release clause for clubs outside of Italy. Read more.

Juventus confirm Dani Alves exit amid Manchester City interest
Juventus confirm that Dani Alves will leave the club this summer after just one season in Turin. Read more.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'wants to keep Matteo Darmian'
Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to keep hold of Matteo Darmian amid interest from Juventus. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'dig heels in over price of Manchester City target Kyle Walker'
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy will reportedly not budge on his £50m valuation of Kyle Walker, suggesting that Manchester City's pursuit could drag on. Read more.

Reece Oxford completes Borussia Monchengladbach loan switch
West Ham United youngster Reece Oxford is sent on loan to Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach for the duration of the 2017-18 season. Read more.

Agent: Gerard Deulofeu joining AC Milan "very difficult"
Agent Gines Carvajal admits that AC Milan-linked winger Gerard Deulofeu's future is out of his hands, with Everton and Barcelona "in charge" of any transfer. Read more.

Bayern Munich warn clubs off making approach for Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich stress that Robert Lewandowski will not be leaving this summer and deny reports that his agent has already opened talks with English clubs. Read more.

Sinisa Mihajlovic wants decision made over Andrea Belotti future
Sinisa Mihajlovic says that his transfer plans are dependent on whether Andrea Belotti remains at Torino, with free agent Mario Balotelli lined up as a replacement. Read more.

Joe Ledley attracting interest from trio of Midlands clubs?
Former Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley is reportedly wanted by West Bromwich Albion, Derby County and Aston Villa, as well as an array of foreign clubs. Read more.

John Terry 'seriously considering move abroad'
John Terry could reportedly turn down a number of offers to stay in English football and instead see out his playing career in the United States or China. Read more.

Alvaro Morata 'holding out for Manchester United deal'
A report claims that Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is intent on joining Manchester United, even though they have yet to make an offer. Read more.

Club official: 'No Manchester United approach for Anderson Talisca'
On-loan Besiktas forward Anderson Talisca has not been made the subject of a bid by Manchester United, despite reports to the contrary earlier this week. Read more.

Arsenal open talks with Aaron Ramsey over new contract?
Aaron Ramsey is to be offered a new long-term deal to keep him at Arsenal beyond 2019, according to a report. Read more.

Russell Griffiths joins Motherwell on one-year deal after leaving Everton
Russell Griffiths joins Motherwell on a one-year deal after being released from Everton. Read more.

Cristiano Ronaldo reconsidering Real Madrid exit after Florentino Perez support?
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly reconsiders his decision to leave the Bernabeu due to the public support of club president Florentino Perez. Read more.

Lionel Messi 'asked to leave Barcelona to join Manchester City'
Lionel Messi reportedly asked Barcelona to sanction a move to Manchester City last summer. Read more.

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski 'would prefer to join Chelsea over Manchester United'
Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski reportedly prefers a move to Chelsea over Manchester United. Read more.

Swansea City 'on the verge of completing loan capture of Chelsea's Tammy Abraham'
Swansea City are reportedly closing in on the signing of Chelsea teenager Tammy Abraham. Read more.

West Ham United captain Mark Noble: 'We need a few players to come in'
West Ham United captain Mark Noble says that the club need top bring in a "few" more players in this transfer window. Read more.

Shkodran Mustafi: 'I hope Alexis Sanchez stays at Arsenal'
Shkodran Mustafi is hopeful that Alexis Sanchez will stay at Arsenal amid rumours that he could leave the club this summer. Read more.

Manchester City to swoop for Barcelona star Andres Iniesta?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly contacts Barcelona star Andres Iniesta about a possible move to the Etihad Stadium. Read more.

Kevin Wimmer of Tottenham Hotspur on the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group J match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Qarabag FK at White Hart Lane on September 17, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
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