Transfer Talk Daily Update: John Stones, Moussa Sissoko, Gonzalo Higuain

John Stones sees something he likes during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Everton on May 7, 2016
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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:

Manchester City 'step up interest in John Stones'
Manchester City reportedly step up their interest in signing England international centre-back John Stones from Everton this summer. Read more.

Moussa Sissoko reiterates desire to leave Newcastle United
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko reiterates his desire to leave the club this summer, despite manager Rafael Benitez insisting that he is not for sale. Read more.

Rafael Benitez: 'Moussa Sissoko not for sale'
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez insists that Moussa Sissoko is not for sale this summer, despite reports suggesting that the club had placed a £35m asking price on him. Read more.

Napoli 'want £80m for Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain'
Arsenal will reportedly need to trigger Gonzalo Higuain's release clause of around £80m if they are to sign the striker from Napoli this summer. Read more.

West Ham United sign Ashley Fletcher from Manchester United
West Ham United complete the signing of 20-year-old striker Ashley Fletcher on a four-year deal from Manchester United. Read more.

Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo not joining Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti says that it would be 'almost impossible' for his new club to bring Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo to the Allianz Arena. Read more.

Juventus 'contact Barcelona over Arda Turan'
A report claims that Juventus want to sign Barcelona attacker Arda Turan this summer and are quoted £20m for the Turkish international. Read more.

Report: Chelsea preparing Joao Mario bid
A report claims that Chelsea are preparing a bid in the region of £33m for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario. Read more.

Lucas Moura wants Paris Saint-Germain stay
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lucas Moura insists that he is "happy" in France and wants to stay with the Ligue 1 champions. Read more.

Willian signs new four-year Chelsea deal
Brazilian attacker Willian signs a new four-year deal with Premier League side Chelsea, which will run until the summer of 2020. Read more.

Wales's Hal Robson-Kanu to move to China?
A report claims that two Chinese Super League clubs want to sign Wales attacker Hal Robson-Kanu on a free transfer this summer. Read more.

Report: Villarreal join Juan Mata race
A report claims that Villarreal are in the hunt to sign Manchester United attacker Juan Mata in this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Report: Barcelona consider Jonas Hector move
A report claims that Barcelona are in the race to sign German international Jonas Hector from Bundesliga side FC Koln. Read more.

Swansea City to make bid for Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa?
Swansea City head coach Francesco Guidolin reportedly identifies Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa as one of his top transfer targets this summer. Read more.

Wigan Athletic beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to Nick Powell signing?
Wigan Athletic reportedly move ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers in the race to sign free agent Nick Powell. Read more.

Alvaro Negredo in talks with Middlesbrough?
Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo reportedly opens talks with Middlesbrough ahead of a potential loan move to the Riverside Stadium. Read more.

Kyle McFadzean joins Burton Albion for club-record fee
Burton Albion announce that they have completed the signing of MK Dons defender Kyle McFadzean for a club-record fee. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Liverpool target Anderson Talisca?
Wolverhampton Wanderers emerge as a surprise alternative destination for Liverpool target Anderson Talisca. Read more.

Ryan Bertrand signs new long-term deal with Southampton
Defender Ryan Bertrand signs a new five-year contract at Southampton. Read more.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger 'to enter Gonzalo Higuain talks'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly meet with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis this week to discuss a big-money move for striker Gonzalo Higuain. Read more.

Barcelona confirm Samuel Umtiti signing
Barcelona confirm the signing of Samuel Umtiti from Lyon on a five-year deal, with the Spanish champions paying €25m (£21.1m) for the defender. Read more.

Middlesbrough target third loan move for Tomas Kalas?
Middlesbrough are reportedly keen to secure a third loan deal for Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas. Read more.

Rafael Benitez eyeing reunion with Peter Crouch at Newcastle United?
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly interested in signing Stoke City forward Peter Crouch, a player he worked with during his time at Liverpool. Read more.

Three clubs register interest in West Bromwich Albion winger Callum McManaman?
West Bromwich Albion winger Callum McManaman is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in both the Premier League and the Championship. Read more.

Chelsea to make move for Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson?
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson after it was suggested that the Italian side would sell the Brazilian for the right price. Read more.

Thomas Vermaelen open to West Ham United move?
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly open to a move to West Ham United after informing the Catalan giants that he wants to leave Camp Nou. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur sign AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen
Tottenham Hotspur complete the signing of AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen on a four-year deal. Read more.

Richard Hamsik: 'Marek unhappy with Napoli deal'
Midfielder Marek Hamsik is unhappy with his existing contract at Napoli, according to his father. Read more.

Swansea City sign Manchester United youngster on three-year deal
Swansea City announce that they have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Tyler Reid on a three-year deal. Read more.

Agent unhappy with Newcastle United's valuation of Moussa Sissoko
A representative of Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko says that he "does not understand" the club's valuation of the French international. Read more.

Glenn Whelan extends stay at Stoke City
Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan signs a new two-year contract at the Britannia Stadium. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers closing in on Nick Powell signing?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly close to announcing the signing of former Manchester United player Nick Powell. Read more.

Agent dismisses Christian Benteke speculation
Agent Kismet Eris says that there is "nothing" in the speculation linking Christian Benteke with a move to Crystal Palace. Read more.

Legia's Tomasz Jodlowiec (R), Michal Pazdan(L), Jakub Rzezniczak (2nd L) vie for the ball with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly during the UEFA Europa League first-leg Group D football match Legia Warszawa v SSC Napoli in Warsaw, Poland on October 1, 2015
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