Transfer Talk Daily Update: Patrick Roberts, Lucas Leiva, Craig Gardner

Patrick Roberts celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Report: Celtic want Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts on loan next season
Celtic are reportedly willing to pay Manchester City £500,000 to sign young winger Patrick Roberts on loan for another season, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Brighton & Hove Albion keen on Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva
Long-serving Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is said to be on the radar of newly-promoted Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion. Read more.

Craig Gardner leaves West Bromwich Albion to rejoin Birmingham City
Birmingham City confirm the re-signing of midfielder Craig Gardner from fellow West Midlanders West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee. Read more.

Craig Shakespeare "not aware" of agreement to sell Riyad Mahrez
Craig Shakespeare says that Riyad Mahrez is enjoying himself at Leicester City and downplays the prospect of the winger leaving in the summer. Read more.

Paul Clement rules out selling Kyle Bartley to Leeds United
Paul Clement insists that defender Kyle Bartley will remain a Swansea City player next season, despite rumoured interest from Leeds United to sign him permanently. Read more.

Michail Antonio pens new long-term deal at London Stadium
Michail Antonio puts pen to paper on an improved four-year deal to end recent speculation over his West Ham United future. Read more.

Jack Price, Silvio heading for Wolves exits?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly preparing to axe Jack Price and Silvio as part of their summer squad shakeup. Read more.

Cape Town City reveal Steven Pienaar interest
Cape Town City make an offer to sign Steven Pienaar, who is available on a free transfer following Sunderland's relegation from the Premier League. Read more.

Southampton's Oriol Romeu 'leading target for Barcelona'
A report claims that Southampton's Oriol Romeu is Barcelona's leading transfer target for this summer's window. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'lead Ben Gibson race'
A report claims that West Bromwich Albion lead the race to sign 24-year-old centre-back Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough. Read more.

Report: Danny Welbeck on Galatasaray radar
A report claims that Galatasaray want to sign Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck in a £16m deal at the end of the season. Read more.

Ronald Koeman: 'Ross Barkley has one week to decide Everton future'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says that contract rebel Ross Barkley has "one week" to decide whether to sign a new long-term deal at Goodison Park. Read more.

Paul Lambert to quit Wolverhampton Wanderers over Jorge Mendes?
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert is reportedly considering quitting the club after an alleged dispute over transfer policy. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain willing to spend big on Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez?
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is reportedly a summer transfer target for French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Newcastle United looking to sign Manchester City duo Eliaquim Mangala, Fernando?
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly looking to sign Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando from Manchester City. Read more.

Leicester City plan move for Luton Town defender James Justin?
Leicester City reportedly identify Luton Town defender James Justin as a potential signing ahead of next season. Read more.

Tony Pulis: 'West Bromwich Albion keen on signing Leeds United's Charlie Taylor'
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis admits that he is keen to sign Leeds United defender Charlie Taylor. Read more.

West Ham United to move for Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta?
West Ham United reportedly decide to try to sign Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta on a free transfer at the end of the season. Read more.

Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool don't need to sell Philippe Coutinho'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that the club do not need to sell Philippe Coutinho during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger keen to secure signing of AS Monaco's Thomas Lemar?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly keen on signing AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar ahead of next season. Read more.

Manchester City consider move for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes?
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers interested in Ipswich Town keeper?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly express an interest in Ipswich Town goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski. Read more.

Atletico Madrid 'to move for Jamie Vardy, Alexis Sanchez'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly planning a double swoop for Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez this summer. Read more.

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