Transfer Talk Daily Update: Leandro Paredes, Alvaro Morata, Shaun MacDonald

Leandro Paredes of Empoli FC is mobbed by team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio v Empoli FC at Stadio Friuli on September 19, 2015
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The winter window has come and gone, but clubs are already planning for their summer activity. Here, Sports Mole recaps all of the latest transfer rumours and gossip doing the rounds.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Liverpool eye Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes?
Liverpool are reportedly interested in bringing 21-year-old Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes to Anfield this summer. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid to exercise Alvaro Morata buy-back clause
Real Madrid are reportedly looking at exercising the buy-back clause in Alvaro Morata's contract, only to then sell the Juventus striker on to Arsenal. Read more.

Report: Bristol City target Bournemouth's Shaun MacDonald on loan
Bristol City are reportedly considering a move for Bournemouth midfielder Shaun MacDonald ahead of Thursday's deadline for emergency loan signings. Read more.

Report: Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel ponders Chinese move
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is reportedly pondering a summer move to the Chinese Super League. Read more.

Mesut Ozil rubbishes Arsenal exit rumours
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil denies reports suggesting that he will leave the club this summer if Arsene Wenger stays on as manager. Read more.

Christian Benteke on West Ham United wishlist?
West Ham United are reportedly looking at moves for Christian Benteke, Michy Batshuayi and Alexandre Lacazette this summer. Read more.

Matt Macey signs Arsenal contract extension
Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Macey signs a new deal with the club that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2018. Read more.

Report: Watford plot permanent move to take Nathan Ake from Chelsea
Watford reportedly set their sights on signing Chelsea loanee Nathan Ake permanently from their fellow Premier League outfit this summer. Read more.

West Ham United 'agree permanent move for Manuel Lanzini'
West Ham United agree a permanent deal to sign Manuel Lanzini from Al Jazira, according to the club's co-chairman David Sullivan. Read more.

Report: Vincent Kompany key for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly planning a summer rebuild under new boss Pep Guardiola, but skipper Vincent Kompany will not be a casualty. Read more.

Report: Manchester United eye summer move for Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a £31m summer move for Atletico Madrid's 21-year-old midfielder Saul Niguez. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid plot £60m move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku
Ten-time European champions Real Madrid will reportedly launch a £60m summer raid for Everton's star striker Romelu Lukaku. Read more.

Athletic Bilbao's midfielder Oscar de Marcos celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic de Bilbao at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid on May 2, 2014
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1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616