Transfer Talk Daily Update: Neymar, Andrea Ranocchia, Patrick Bamford

The domestic leagues across Europe are about to resume following the two-week international break, but that has not stopped transfer rumours emerging from across the globe.

Below, Sports Mole has gathered the latest stories that have come from the rumour mill.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Neymar's father confirms Manchester United bid
The father and agent of Barcelona striker Neymar admits that Manchester United did make a bid for the Brazilian this summer. Read more.

Report: New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp keen to sign Andrea Ranocchia
Reports in Italy suggest that new Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is interested in signing Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia. Read more.

Alan Pardew: 'Patrick Bamford return to Chelsea possible'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew admits that striker Patrick Bamford could end his loan spell from Chelsea early if he does not see more playing time. Read more.

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri warns suitors off in-form Jamie Vardy
Claudio Ranieri warns Jamie Vardy's suitors that the in-form Leicester City forward will not come cheap. Read more.

Coventry City sign Joe Cole on loan
Coventry City announce the signing of Aston Villa's Joe Cole on a 35-day loan. Read more.

Jose Fonte pens Southampton extension
Jose Fonte commits himself to Southampton for another three years after extending his contract until 2018. Read more.

Andriy Yarmolenko signs Dynamo Kiev contract extension
Rumoured Chelsea and Everton target Andriy Yarmolenko signs a contract extension with Dynamo Kiev. Read more.

Schalke 04 captain Benedikt Howedes reveals move to England is possibility
Schalke captain Benedikt Howedes reveals that he hopes to play abroad, describing English football as a "flattering option". Read more.

Real Madrid target Dani Ceballos signs new contract at Real Betis
Dani Ceballos signs a new contract with Real Betis to keep him at the Seville club until at least 2020. Read more.

Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira joins Rochdale on loan
Manchester United goalkeeper Joel Pereira joins League One side Rochdale on a month-long youth loan. Read more.

Hartlepool United take Jason Banton on loan from Wycombe Wanderers
Jason Banton leaves Wycombe Wanderers to join Hartlepool United on loan until January, having been restricted to just four starts at Adams Park this term. Read more.