Transfer Talk Daily Update: Ravel Morrison, Fernando Forestieri, Leandro Paredes

Ravel Morrison of West Ham United competes with Wayne Rooney of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United on December 21, 2013
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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:

Report: Aston Villa to sign Lazio midfielder Ravel Morrison
Lazio midfielder Ravel Morrison, formerly of Manchester United, is reportedly on the radar of Championship side Aston Villa. Read more.

Report: Derby County bid £7m for Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri
Derby County reportedly make a bid of £7m for Sheffield Wednesday striker Fernando Forestieri, top scorer for the Owls last season. Read more.

Report: Liverpool, Manchester City interested in Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes
Premier League duo Liverpool and Manchester City join the race for the signature of Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Cardiff City defender Fabio da Silva to seal Middlesbrough move
Cardiff City defender Fabio Da Silva will complete a move to Premier League side Middlesbrough in the next 48 hours, according to reports. Read more.

Tom Rogic signs new Celtic contract until 2019
Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic, 23, signs a new three-year contract at Parkhead and credits new manager Brendan Rodgers as a key reason for committing to the club. Read more.

Everton 'agree deal to sign Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie'
Everton reportedly agree a deal for Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, which could rise to £30m. Read more.

New Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer: 'Mauro Icardi will not leave this summer'
New Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer insists that Mauro Icardi will not be sold before the transfer window closes. Read more.

Chelsea 'set for Thiago Maia talks'
Chelsea are reportedly set for talks over a possible £15m move for Santos midfielder Thiago Maia, who is currently playing for Brazil at the Olympic Games. Read more.

West Ham United loan Lewis Page to Coventry City
West Ham United send 20-year-old full-back Lewis Page on loan to Coventry City until January. Read more.

Emmanuel Frimpong joins Arsenal Tula
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong signs a two-year deal with Russian Premier League side Arsenal Tula. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'hopeful of Christian Benteke arrival'
Crystal Palace are reportedly optimistic about their chances of signing Christian Benteke this summer having reopened negotiations with Liverpool. Read more.

Swansea City 'agree club-record fee for Borja Baston'
Swansea City reportedly agree a club-record fee with Atletico Madrid to sign striker Borja Baston. Read more.

Everton 'agree £12m fee with Swansea City to sign Ashley Williams'
Swansea City reportedly accept a £12m bid from Everton for defender Ashley Williams. Read more.

Manchester City confirm signing of John Stones from Everton on six-year deal
Manchester City confirm the signing of John Stones from Everton on a six-year deal for a reported fee of £47.5m. Read more.

John Stones named in Manchester City's Champions League squad on UEFA site
Manchester City target John Stones is named in the club's Champions League squad on UEFA's website, despite the defender still being an Everton player. Read more.

Baston Borja of Athletico runs with the ball during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Athletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on August 1, 2009 in London, England.
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1 United StatesUnited States24181860
2 ChinaChina13111741
3 Great BritainGreat Britain1013730
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1Hull City11002113
2Manchester CityMan City11002113
3Swansea CitySwansea11001013
4West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom11001013
5Everton10101101
6Middlesbrough10101101
7Southampton10101101
8Stoke CityStoke10101101
9Tottenham HotspurSpurs10101101
10Watford10101101
11Arsenal00000000
12Bournemouth00000000
13Chelsea00000000
14Liverpool00000000
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd00000000
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham00000000
17Leicester CityLeicester100112-10
18Sunderland100112-10
19Burnley100101-10
20Crystal Palace100101-10