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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Paul Pogba, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mohamed Salah

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:

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane 'still has faith in Paul Pogba'
A report claims that Zinedine Zidane still has faith in Paul Pogba, despite the midfielder failing to impress in Manchester United's heavy loss to Barcelona. Read more.

Carlo Ancelotti rules out sale of Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly
Carlo Ancelotti rules out a move to Manchester United for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who he believes is the "best centre-back in the world". Read more.

Juventus to cash in on Paulo Dybala to fund Mohamed Salah move?
Paulo Dybala could be sold by Juventus this summer to help fund a move for one of their big-name transfer targets, with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah among them. Read more.

Gonzalo Higuain's Chelsea loan 'almost certain to be cancelled'
Maurizio Sarri reportedly does not intend to extend Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain's loan stay at Chelsea beyond the summer. Read more.

Report: Arsenal hold talks with Jordan Veretout
A report claims that Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Jordan Veretout by holding talks with the Fiorentina midfielder's agent. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid step up bid for Paul Pogba, Eden Hazard
A report claims that Real Madrid remain on course to sign Eden Hazard and Paul Pogba, from Chelsea and Manchester United respectively, in the summer window. Read more.

Matthijs de Ligt race 'intensifies after Champions League heroics'
Barcelona are reportedly no longer so confident that they will sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax as five other clubs are also showing a serious interest. Read more.

Liverpool dismiss 'laughable' Mohamed Salah exit claims
Liverpool reportedly do not fear losing Mohamed Salah to Real Madrid at the end of the season, contrary to recent talk in the Spanish press. Read more.

AC Milan plotting move for Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri?
A report claims that Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri is a £22m summer transfer target for AC Milan. Read more.

Newcastle United MD promises 'sustainable' spending
Promotion back to the Premier League has restored the club's off-field fortunes. Read more.

FPL: 10 transfers that went wildly wrong
Hundreds of thousands bought these players, but were immediately disappointed. Read more.

Jan Siewert planning for Huddersfield's Championship campaign
The Terriers are heading to the Championship. Read more.

Barcelona to include Malcom in Marcus Rashford bid?
Barcelona will offer Manchester United the chance to sign Malcom as part of a summer bid for Marcus Rashford, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'want Kerem Demirbay as Aaron Ramsey replacement'
Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay emerges as a reported summer transfer target for Arsenal. Read more.

Matthijs de Ligt 'to wait before making decision on future'
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt decides to wait until the end of the season before making a decision on his future, according to a report. Read more.

Filipe Luis 'holding out for Barcelona move'
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis holds out for a summer move to Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.

Hearts boss Craig Levein reiterates desire to keep hold of Steven Naismith
The Scotland attacker is currently ruled out with a knee injury. Read more.

Arsenal 'scout David Neres against Juventus'
Arsenal scouted David Neres during Ajax's 2-1 win over Juventus in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, according to a report. Read more.

Eden Hazard 'on verge of Real Madrid move'
Eden Hazard's move from Chelsea to Real Madrid could be finalised 'in the coming days', according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'ready to make move for Davide Calabria'
Manchester United prepare a summer bid for AC Milan defender Davide Calabria, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'make Matthijs de Ligt decision'
Tottenham Hotspur admit defeat in their pursuit of Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report. Read more.

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