Transfer Talk Daily Update: Philippe Coutinho, Ross Barkley, Jack Wilshere

Arturo Vidal celebrates scoring during the Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Benfica on April 5, 2016
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Carlo Ancelotti: 'Arturo Vidal is going nowhere'
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that Arturo Vidal is not for sale this summer, but refuses to rule out an exit for AC Milan target Renato Sanches. Read more.

Stoke City still in market for new signings
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates confirms that the club are still hopeful of doing more business this summer having already brought in four new faces. Read more.

Ronald Koeman targeting further reinforcements
Everton manager Ronald Koeman reveals that he still wants to bring in at least one more defender and one more striker this summer. Read more.

Juventus 'closing in on Kostas Manolas deal'
Juventus are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign former Chelsea target Kostas Manolas from Serie A rivals Roma. Read more.

Sunderland complete Jason Steele signing
Sunderland complete the signing of goalkeeper Jason Steele in a four-year deal from Blackburn Rovers. Read more.

Nicolas Otamendi: 'Sergio Aguero is happy at Manchester City'
Manchester CIty defender Nicolas Otamendi insists that compatriot Sergio Aguero is "very happy" at the club despite speculation over his future. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'open talks over £3m Adrian deal'
Crystal Palace reportedly begin talks over a £3m move for West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian after missing out on Jasper CIllessen. Read more.

Nottingham Forest announce signing of Tendayi Darikwa on four-year deal
Nottingham Forest announce the signing of Tendayi Darikwa from Burnley on a four-year contract. Read more.

Lewis Grabban finalises loan move to Sunderland from Bournemouth
Sunderland confirm the signing of Lewis Grabban from Bournemouth on a season-long loan. Read more.

Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella joins Willem II on loan
Liverpool announce the departure of Pedro Chirivella to Willem II on a season-long loan. Read more.

Newcastle United 'agree fee with Borussia Dortmund for Mikel Merino'
Newcastle United reportedly agree a deal to sign Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches 'to join AC Milan in £35m deal'
Bayern Munich midfielder and Manchester United target Renato Sanches is reportedly closing in on a £35m move to AC Milan. Read more.

Barcelona 'confident of signing Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho'
Barcelona are reportedly confident of signing Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho this summer. Read more.

AS Monaco: 'Thomas Lemar is going nowhere'
AS Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev rules out the possibility of selling Arsenal target Thomas Lemar this summer. Read more.

Jack Wilshere 'wants to remain near London'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere would reportedly favour a move to West Ham United should he leave the club this summer in order to remain close to London. Read more.

Inter Milan to consider offers for Ivan Perisic
Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti admits that the club will consider bids for Manchester United target Ivan Perisic if they are too good to ignore. Read more.

AS Monaco open talks over Kylian Mbappe extension
AS Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev reveals that the club have begun talks with in-demand winger Kylian Mbappe over a possible contract extension. Read more.

Ronald Koeman "100%" expects Ross Barkley to leave
Everton manager Ronald Koeman confirms that midfielder Ross Barkley has no future at the club after turning down a new contract. Read more.

Arsenal 'not giving up on Kylian Mbappe'
Arsenal are reportedly refusing to give up hope of signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, despite the Monaco winger being close to a £161m move to Real Madrid. Read more.

Everton 'enter race to sign Gabriel Barbosa'
Everton reportedly enter the race to sign 20-year-old Brazil international striker Gabriel Barbosa from Inter Milan. Read more.

Lazar Markovic 'holds talks with Fiorentina over move'
Liverpool outcast Lazar Markovic reportedly enters negotiations with Fiorentina over a possible £16m move to Italy. Read more.

RB Leipzig reject Liverpool's improved bid for Naby Keita
RB Leipzig reject an improved offer thought to be around £75m from Liverpool for midfielder Naby Keita. Read more.

Manchester City 'not interested in world-record Kylian Mbappe deal'
Manchester CIty are reportedly not interested in matching Real Madrid's world-record £161m bid for Monaco winger Kylian Mbappe, despite speculation to the contrary. Read more.

Report: Arsenal in pole position to sign Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri
Arsenal are leading the race to sign Nice and Ivory Coast midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris close to Newcastle United move
Newcastle United are close to agreeing an £18m deal with Benfica for Greece midfielder Andreas Samaris, according to reports. Read more.

Hull City sign Czech Republic defender Ondrej Mazuch from Sparta Prague
Hull City announce the signing of Czech Republic defender Ondrej Mazuch from Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal. Read more.

Sheffield United complete John Lundstram signing from Oxford United
Championship side Sheffield United confirm the signing of Oxford United captain John Lundstram for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract. Read more.

Report: Jason Steele, Lewis Grabban to undergo Sunderland medicals
Jason Steele and Lewis Grabban will reportedly have Sunderland medicals ahead of a permanent move for the former and a season-long loan switch for the latter. Read more.

Pep Guardiola coy on rumoured Kylian Mbappe interest
Pep Guardiola refuses to rule out speculation linking Manchester City to Kylian Mbappe, implying that they have the financial muscle to compete with Real Madrid. Read more.

Neymar celebrates scoring for Barcelona on February 15, 2015
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