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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Reece Oxford, Lazar Markovic, Michy Batshuayi

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Oxford, Markovic, Batshuayi
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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:

Football rumours from the media
Idrissa Gueye, Malcom and Tom Huddlestone all make the papers. Read more.

Transfer spending slashed year-on-year in first fall since 2012 - Deloitte
Nearly a third of the total expenditure was accounted for by Chelsea's £55million outlay for Christian Pulisic. Read more.

Fulham snap up Lazar Markovic from Liverpool
Fulham complete the signing of Lazar Markovic on a free transfer from Liverpool until the end of the season. Read more.

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi completes Crystal Palace loan move
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi completes his loan move to Crystal Palace, joining the Eagles until the end of the season. Read more.

Aston Villa strike late deal for Swansea City's Tom Carroll
Swansea City midfielder Tom Carroll joins Aston Villa on loan for the rest of the season with the option to make that move permanent in the summer. Read more.

Everton 'furious with Paris Saint-Germain over Idrissa Gueye pursuit'
Everton are reportedly furious with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain following their pursuit of midfielder Idrissa Gueye during the closing stages of the window. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion add Stefan Johansen, Jefferson Montero to their squad
Fulham defender Stefan Johansen and Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero join West Bromwich Albion on loan for the rest of the season. Read more.

Dominic Iorfa among quartet to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers
Dominic Iorfa joins Sheffield Wednesday from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a permanent deal as the Premier League side offload four players late on deadline day. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'confirm Michy Batshuayi deal is in place'
A report claims that Michy Batshuayi is still on course to join Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea, despite the deal not going through before the 11pm deadline. Read more.

Yannick Bolasie completes loan move from Everton to Anderlecht
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie completes his loan move to Belgian club Anderlecht until the end of the season. Read more.

Newcastle United send three players out on loan
Rolando Aarons and Achraf Lazaar depart Newcastle United for a loan spell with Sheffield Wednesday as part of a late exodus from St James' Park on deadline day. Read more.

Andy King joins Derby County on loan from Leicester City
Leicester City midfielder Andy King joins Championship side Derby County on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Everton midfielder Beni Baningime makes Wigan loan switch
The midfielder played 12 times for Everton last season. Read more.

Celtic complete loan signing of Jeremy Toljan from Borussia Dortmund
Celtic complete the signing of full-back Jeremy Toljan on loan from Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season. Read more.

Agent: 'Gareth Bale has never wanted Real Madrid exit'
The agent of Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale insists that his client has never wanted to leave the club, despite repeated speculation linking him with Manchester United. Read more.

Manchester United 'make Kalidou Koulibaly, Milan Skriniar top summer targets'
Manchester United reportedly make Kalidou Koulibaly and Milan Skriniar their top transfer targets in the summer following a quiet January window. Read more.

New Burnley signing Peter Crouch hungry for more Premier League goals
Crouch made a return to the top tier on deadline day. Read more.

Fulham complete Havard Nordtveit loan signing
Fulham complete the signing of Havard Nordtveit on loan from Hoffenheim until the end of the season. Read more.

Barcelona beat Liverpool, Arsenal to Brazilian youngster Emerson
Barcelona complete the signing of in-demand Atletico Mineiro youngster Emerson, who will spend the remainder of this season on loan at Real Betis. Read more.

Michy Batshuayi 'agrees terms with Crystal Palace'
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi reportedly agrees terms over a permanent move to London rivals Crystal Palace. Read more.

Celtic hoping to sign Dortmund defender Toljan on loan before deadline
The Hoops are still looking to bolster their ranks before the transfer window closes. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'increase Idrissa Gueye bid to €30m'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly make one final attempt to prise Idrissa Gueye away from Everton by increasing their bid to €30m (£26.2m). Read more.

Barcelona bring forward Jean-Clair Todibo transfer
Barcelona bring forward their agreement to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from July 1 to January 31, ensuring they will have him for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'turned down Michy Batshuayi move'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly reject the chance to sign Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea after being quoted an exorbitant fee for the deal. Read more.

Harry Kane back in light training
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane posts a workout video suggesting that he is making a quick recovery from an ankle injury. Read more.

Scott Brown intends to retire when his new two-year Celtic contract expires
The Celtic captain feels the new deal will be his last. Read more.

West Ham United 'still in talks for Maxi Gomez'
West Ham United are reportedly still in talks with Celta Vigo over a deal for striker Maxi Gomez. Read more.

Malcom loan 'too expensive' for Arsenal?
Arsenal reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Barcelona winger Malcom due to the size of the player's loan fee. Read more.

Derby County beat Nottingham Forest to Andy King deal?
Derby County reportedly beat Nottingham Forest to the loan signing of Leicester City stalwart Andy King. Read more.

Leicester City confirm Youri Tielemans loan deal
Leicester City confirm the loan signing of Monaco defender Youri Tielemans, with Adrien Silva moving in the opposite direction. Read more.

Maryan Shved emotional after signing four-and-a-half-year deal at Celtic
The winger has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract but will remain with Karpaty Lviv on loan for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Sheffield Wednesday to sign Newcastle United duo?
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly in talks to bring in Newcastle United pair Rolando Aarons and Achraf Lazaar. Read more.

Graham Burke makes move to Gillingham
The forward joins on loan from Preston. Read more.

Chelsea 'will not sign Cesc Fabregas replacement tonight'
Chelsea will reportedly not be making any more signings before the transfer window closes at 11pm tonight. Read more.

Aston Villa in late bid to land Leroy Fer?
Aston Villa reportedly make a late move to sign Swansea City midfielder Leroy Fer. Read more.

Peter Crouch seals Premier League return with Burnley
Peter Crouch signs a short-term deal to return to the Premier League with Burnley. Read more.

Timothy Fosu-Mensah 'rejects transfer offers'
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah reportedly rejects "a number of offers" to cut short his season-long loan with struggling Fulham. Read more.

Youri Tielemans 'completes Leicester City medical'
Leicester City are close to finalising a loan deal for Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans, who has now completed a medical. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion to sign former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly considering a surprise move for former Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Stephen Ward. Read more.

Cuco Martina swaps Stoke City for Feyenoord
Everton confirm that Cuco Martina's loan spell at Stoke City has been cut short so that he can link up with Feyenoord until the summer. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion bring in Romanian midfielder Tudor-Cristian Baluta
Tudor-Cristian Baluta joins Brighton & Hove Albion from Viitorul Constanta, but the midfielder will spend the rest of the season on loan with the Romanian club. Read more.

Dominic Iorfa heading to Sheffield Wednesday?
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Dominic Iorfa is reportedly on the verge of completing a permanent move to Sheffield Wednesday. Read more.

Report: Burnley have fourth bid for Che Adams rejected
Burnley fall short with their fourth offer for Birmingham City striker Che Adams, according to a report. Read more.

Vincent Janssen 'set to stay at Tottenham Hotspur after exit talks break down'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen could be set to stay at the club beyond the transfer deadline after his proposed move to Schalke broke down. Read more.

Real Madrid planning to loan out January signing Brahim Diaz?
A report claims that Real Madrid are hoping to send Brahim Diaz out on loan, just three weeks after snapping up the youngster from Manchester City. Read more.

West Ham United send Reece Oxford on loan to Augsburg
West Ham United defender Reece Oxford joins Bundesliga side Augsburg on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Fulham send Aboubakar Kamara to Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor
Aboubakar Kamara departs Fulham for a loan spell with Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor, a week on from being arrested at the club's training ground. Read more.

Scott Brown thrilled to sign new two-year deal at 'home' club Celtic
The midfielder had been linked with a move abroad. Read more.

Leo Bonatini joins Nottingham Forest on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Leo Bonatini joins Championship outfit Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Morgan and Rossiter complete loan moves on final day of transfer window
Morgan was reunited with Jack Ross at Sunderland, while Rossiter tied up his switch to Sky Bet League Two promotion-hopefuls Bury. Read more.

Michy Batshuayi 'demanding £160,000-a-week wages to leave Chelsea'
Chelsea's hopes of offloading Michy Batshuayi on deadline day are reportedly being hurt by the striker's £160,000-a-week wage demands. Read more.

Ben Woodburn 'set for Liverpool stay after Hull City talks break down'
Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn will reportedly remain at the club until the end of the season after talks over a loan move to Hull City broke down. Read more.

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho refuses to rule out Manchester United move
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho refuses to rule out the possibility of joining Manchester United at some stage in the future. Read more.

Graham Burke makes move to Gillingham
The forward has joined the Gills on loan until May 4. Read more.

Cardiff City sign Leandro Bacuna from Reading
Cardiff City complete the signing of Leandro Bacuna from Reading on a four-and-a-half-year deal. Read more.

Everton 'rule out Idrissa Gueye exit amid Paris Saint-Germain interest'
Everton reportedly tell Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Manchester City that Idrissa Gueye will not be leaving the club on deadline day. Read more.

Southampton midfielder Jake Hesketh makes MK Dons loan move
The 22-year-old spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Burton, scoring three goals in 23 appearances. Read more.

John Souttar pens new Hearts deal
The defender will remain at Tynecastle until the summer of 2022. Read more.

Paul Pogba 'wanted to leave Manchester United in January under Jose Mourinho'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba reportedly told teammates that he would have pushed for a loan exit this month had Jose Mourinho not left the club. Read more.

Newcastle's most expensive signings
The Magpies have broken their transfer record to bring in Miguel Almiron. Read more.

Fernando Llorente 'wants new Tottenham Hotspur contract'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Fernando Llorente is hopeful that his form during the absence of Harry Kane will help him to earn a contract extension with the club. Read more.

Bayern Munich abandon pursuit of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi
Bayern Munich reportedly abandon hope of signing Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi before the transfer deadline. Read more.

Abu's on the go to Bristol Rovers
Midfielder Ogogo leaves Coventry. Read more.

Manchester City 'make late swoop for Luciano Acosta'
Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly considering a shock late move to rival PSG for DC United forward Luciano Acosta. Read more.

Chris Hughton delighted with strength of Brighton squad
Albion are seven points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. Read more.

Southampton 'reject four Charlie Austin offers'
Southampton reportedly reject loan offers for Charlie Austin from four different Premier League clubs. Read more.

Georges-Kevin N'Koudou joins Monaco on loan from Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou joins Ligue 1 strugglers Monaco on loan until the end of the season. Read more.

Fulham boss Ranieri hopeful of bringing in reinforcements
Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui has been linked with a move to Craven Cottage. Read more.

West Ham United 'reject £7m bid for Javier Hernandez'
West Ham United reportedly reject a £7m bid from Valencia for unsettled striker Javier Hernandez. Read more.

Tyrone Mings makes Aston Villa loan switch
Villa boss Dean Smith has added to his defensive options. Read more.

Newcastle United break transfer record for Miguel Almiron
Newcastle United complete a club-record deal to sign Paraguayan forward Miguel Almiron. Read more.

Aron Gunnarsson 'close to Cardiff City exit'
Cardiff City midfielder Aron Gunnarsson is reportedly on the verge of agreeing a summer exit from the club. Read more.

Piero Mingoia makes loan switch to Morecambe
Mingoia has struggled for game-time at Accrington this season. Read more.

Manchester City 'to start talks with Fabian Delph'
Manchester City will reportedly open talks with Fabian Delph over a new contract in the coming weeks. Read more.

Watford 'reject £22m offer for Gerard Deulofeu'
Watford reportedly reject a £22m bid from AC Milan for Gerard Deulofeu and insist that he will not be sold for less than £30m. Read more.

West Ham United, Real Betis agree loan deal for Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi?
West Ham United and Real Betis both reportedly agreed loan deals for Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi. Read more.

Fulham's Stefan Johansen in Fenerbahce talks?
Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen is reportedly in talks with Turkish strugglers Fenerbahce over a deadline-day move. Read more.

Arsenal deal for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic off the table?
Arsenal reportedly fail in their attempt to secure a loan deal for Inter Milan wideman Ivan Perisic. Read more.

Nottingham Forest to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Leo Bonatini?
Nottingham Forest reportedly enter talks to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Leo Bonatini as they chase promotion from the Championship. Read more.

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill turns down Juventus move?
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill reportedly rejects the opportunity to move to Juventus before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United 'make deadline day bid for Monaco teenager'
Manchester United are reportedly keen to push through the signing of Monaco teenager Hannibal Mejbri before the end of the January window. Read more.

Anthony Martial signs new Manchester United deal to 2024
Anthony Martial pens a new long-term deal to remain at Manchester United. Read more.

Arsenal 'scrambling for second deal'
Arsenal are reportedly left facing a battle to get a second loan deal over the line before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Newcastle United sign Monaco defender Antonio Barreca
Newcastle United complete the loan signing of Monaco defender Antonio Barreca. Read more.

Crystal Palace in talks to sign Saido Berahino?
Crystal Palace are said to be in last-minute talks to sign Saido Berahino from Stoke City. Read more.

Antonio Valencia 'resigned to leaving Manchester United'
Manchester United skipper Antonio Valencia is reportedly "resigned" to leaving the club in the near future. Read more.

Wolves deal for 'Iranian Messi' breaks down?
Wolverhampton Wanderers' move for a striker dubbed "the Iranian Lionel Messi" has reportedly broken down at the final hurdle. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'shelves transfer plans'
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly decides that the club do not need to spend in the transfer market this month. Read more.

Manchester City sign Croatian teenager Ante Palaversa
The 18-year-old will return to Hajduk Split on loan. Read more.

Arsenal confirm Denis Suarez capture
Arsenal confirm the loan signing of Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez. Read more.

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic rules out Chelsea move
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic reiterates his desire to sign a new contract at the Camp Nou amid reported interest from Chelsea. Read more.

John Souttar close to signing new deal, says Hearts boss Craig Levein
Fellow defenders Christophe Berra and Michael Smith have already been tied down on new agreements. Read more.

Manchester United 'postpone Steven Bergwijn bid until summer'
Manchester United reportedly decide to postpone any move for PSV Eindhoven winger Steven Bergwijn until the summer. Read more.

Scott Hogan joins Sheffield United on loan
The striker makes the move from Championship rivals Aston Villa. Read more.

Denis Suarez confirms Barcelona exit ahead of Arsenal move
Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez bids farewell to his teammates ahead of his imminent deadline day move to Arsenal. Read more.

AFC Wimbledon bring in Shane McLoughlin from Ipswich
The midfielder could make his debut against Sunderland this weekend. Read more.

Fulham's Aboubakar Kamara set to join Yeni Malatyaspor
Kamara has been suspended by the Cottagers following a training ground incident last week. Read more.

Peter Crouch poised for Burnley move
The former England striker is set to end his seven-and-a-half year spell at Stoke. Read more.

David McMillan joins Hamilton on transfer deadline day
Accies announced McMillan's arrival on the same day Brian Rice was appointed their new head coach. Read more.

Liverpool eye late deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot?
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly still hopeful of pushing through a deal for PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot before the transfer deadline. Read more.

Chelsea 'demanding £35m Michy Batshuayi fee'
Chelsea reportedly tell Everton that it will take a bid of at least £35m to sign Valencia loanee Michy Batshuayi on deadline day. Read more.

Rochdale agree loan deal for Joe Bunney
The defender will join Dale until the end of the season. Read more.

Chelsea 'demanding full wages for Gary Cahill exit'
Chelsea will reportedly only let club captain Gary Cahill leave the club on loan this month if his £130,000-a-week wages are paid in full. Read more.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil 'turns down Paris Saint-Germain move'
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil reportedly turns down the chance to join Paris Saint-Germain on loan for the remainder of the season. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers complete club record-equalling deal for Jonny
Wolverhampton Wanderers complete the permanent signing of Jonny from Atletico Madrid for a club record-equalling £18m deal. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers keen on Watford forward Ryan Cassidy?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering an approach for Watford youngster Ryan Cassidy. Read more.

Arsenal's Yannick Carrasco deal set to collapse?
Arsenal reportedly miss out on the signing of Belgian international Yannick Carrasco after Dalian Yifang took him off the market. Read more.

Lyon forward Memphis Depay denies Manchester City, Chelsea comments
Lyon forward Memphis Depay criticises comments attributed to him earlier this week, which suggested that he was keen to leave his current team for a bigger club. Read more.

Marouane Fellaini passes medical at Chinese club Shandong Luneng
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini passes a medical at Chinese club Shandong Luneng ahead of his impending exit from Old Trafford. Read more.

Liverpool decide against bid for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner?
Liverpool reportedly decide against making an offer for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner in the near future. Read more.

Chelsea 'reject three bids for Andreas Christensen'
Chelsea reportedly reject approaches from Juventus, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for out-of-favour centre-back Andreas Christensen. Read more.

Fulham, Cardiff target deal for Manchester United youngster Demetri Mitchell?
Fulham and Cardiff City are both reportedly keen on securing a deal for Manchester United youngster Demetri Mitchell. Read more.

Manchester United 'scout Joao Felix again'
Manchester United reportedly decide to send scouts to watch Benfica youngster Joao Felix in action on Tuesday night. Read more.

Liverpool 'open talks with Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali'
Liverpool reportedly begin official talks with Brescia over a possible deal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sandro Tonali, who has been dubbed 'the new Andrea Pirlo'. Read more.

Ashley Young 'rejects Inter Milan for new Manchester United deal'
Ashley Young reportedly decides to spurn the advances of Inter Milan and sign a new one-year deal with Manchester United. Read more.

Jonny Castro "heartbroken" over Wolves move?
Jonny Castro is reportedly left "heartbroken" by Atletico Madrid's decision to sell him to Wolverhampton Wanderers this month. Read more.

Tyrone Mings 'to undergo Aston Villa medical'
Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of signing Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings on an initial loan deal. Read more.

Chelsea send Lucas Piazon to Chievo?
Chelsea striker Lucas Piazon is reportedly on the verge of sealing a loan switch to Chievo. Read more.

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