Welcome to Sports Mole's live transfer blog on Sunday, July 26.
Clubs still have at least another month to seal deals to help improve their squads ahead for the new season, as speculation continues to suggest that the window could still see some major moves from the world's biggest clubs.
Keep an eye on this transfer blog for any major deals, breakthroughs and gossip that occur over the next 24 hours.
Good morning everyone and welcome to our live transfer blog for Sunday, July 26. There have been some major developments over night as Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has said that he 'does not know why' Angel di Maria failed to board his plane to link up with the club in the United States.
The Old Trafford club are also reportedly keen to enter the race to sign Everton defender John Stones. The young centre-back has recently been linked with a big-money move to Chelsea.
Over at Arsenal, several reports in the press have suggested that Theo Walcott is in the process of agreeing a new four-year deal with the Gunners ahead of the looming Premier League season.
As for Manchester City, the Daily Star is reporting that the former Premier League champions are putting together a £53m package in an attempt to lure Kevin De Bruyne from Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.
South London club Crystal Palace have already appeared very astute in this market. According to reports, Alan Pardew could now be lining up a deal to bring Newcastle United skipper Fabricio Coloccini to Selhurst Park.
Steven Fletcher could soon be on his way out of Sunderland. It is believed that Swansea City are plotting a £4m bid for the frontman, who originally joined the Black Cats for a £12m fee from Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2012.
More now regarding the future of United winger Di Maria. Following PSG's friendly defeat to Chelsea last night, coach Laurent Blanc has said that there is a "good possibility" that the French champions could land the Argentine wideman despite no more official news available on the situation.
Aston Villa seem to be in the hunt for another striker following the departure of Christian Benteke. It is being proposed that the Villains could be plotting a £10m bid for Rennes frontman Paul-Georges Ntep.
Should Bafetimbi Gomis end up departing Swansea City, some reports are stating that the Welsh club could bring in Tottenham Hotspur frontman Emmanuel Adebayor as his replacement.
Angel di Maria is the player on everyone's lips this morning, but what about the future of Everton youngster John Stones? According to one report, the England international held talks with Roberto Martinez at the end of last season regarding a move away from the club. Read more.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with numerous clubs on the back of a stellar personal campaign at Borussia Dortmund last time out, but he has now moved to clear up speculation over his future. "You can take it for granted that I am not going to waste any time thinking about giving up how happy I am at Borussia," he said.
A reminder of the top story this morning - Angel di Maria's move to Paris Saint-Germain looks to be a step closer to completion after he failed to board a plane to join Manchester United's pre-season tour.
Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer, but it looks like the North London side could be losing out to Premier League rivals Liverpool, as Brendan Rodgers's side have reportedly expressed an interest in signing the Frenchman.
Groningen midfielder Maikel Kieftenbeld is heading into the final year of his contract with the Dutch club, but it looks like he could be moving on before coming to the end of his current deal, as Birmingham City have reportedly triggered the 25-year-old's release clause.
Over in Spain, Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi has been attracting plenty of attention during this summer's transfer window. However, manager Nuno insists that he is still part of the team's plans.
Fiorentina were optimistic of signing Chelsea's Mohamed Salah on a permanent deal following an impressive loan spell with the Serie A side last season. The deal hasn't come to fruition though, and the 23-year-old is now on talks with Roma, resulting in Fiorentina's lawyers getting involved.
DONE DEAL! League One side Barnsley have announced that Fulham winger Ryan Williams has completed a move to Oakwell on a two-year contract.
Angel di Maria's move to Paris Saint-Germain seems all-but complete, but it looks like one player is hoping to head in the opposite direction, as Edinson Cavani is reportedly still keen to move to Old Trafford before the end of the transfer window.
DONE DEAL! Newcastle United have agreed personal terms with Anderlecht midfielder Chancel Mbemba. The DR Congo international's move is still subject to a visa though.
DONE DEAL! La Liga side Rayo Vallecano have announced that winger Patrick Ebert has joined the club on a two-year contract from Spartak Moscow.
Paris Saint-Germain have been dominating the transfer news in the last couple of days as a result of their move for Manchester United's Angel di Maria. Well, it looks like they could be after another former wearer of United's famous number 7 shirt, as the French champions have reportedly prepared an £84.9m bid for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has also been linked with a return to Old Trafford.
Sticking with PSG, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has waded into the Angel di Maria transfer, welcoming to Argentine and saying that the team will be better with him, despite the winger not yet being confirmed as a PSG player.
Hull City striker Dame N'Doye appears to be heading out of the KC Stadium after just half a season with the Tigers. The Senegal international has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with Besiktas.
Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic has been linked with a move to Inter Milan in recent weeks, and the Serie A side have now confirmed that the forward is on his way to Milan ahead of a medical on Tuesday.
Arsenal are close to losing Wojciech Szczesny on a loan to Roma, while David Ospina has been linked with a move to Everton. As a result AC Milan keeper Marco Amelia has hinted that he could be on his way to the Gunners.
Since Louis van Gaal announced at the start of the month that Victor Valdes was free to find a new club, things have gone awfully quiet. Red Devils coach Frans Hoek has now reiterated that the Spaniard will be on his way, however, but who he joins remains to be seen. Read more.
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Chelsea outcast Mohamed Salah will indeed be leaving the club this summer. The Egyptian still has four years left to run on his current deal, though, which could potentially put off certain suitors.
Newcastle United have reportedly stalled on offering young flyer Rolando Aarons a new contract, which could see fellow Premier League clubs make a move. The 19-year-old, who has already made an impact during pre-season, has two years left to run on his current terms.
Bored of the Sergio Ramos transfer saga yet? Hopefully not, because here's what Pepe has had to say. Click HERE for more.
More news from Newcastle United this evening as boss Steve McClaren has said that the club have not received any "official approach" for captain Fabricio Coloccini. The 33-year-old has been linked with a move to join up with former manager Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace, but McClaren is adamant that the Argentine is still a key player for the Magpies.
Reports earlier today suggested that Theo Walcott had agreed a new four-year deal with Arsenal. Following the club's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg thanks to a strike from the England international, Arsene Wenger has revealed that the deal has not been finalised yet, but the two parties are close to finalising the terms.
Despite reportedly being on the verge of a short-term move to West Bromwich Albion, Abou Diaby is now said to have agreed a transfer to Marseille, according to reports in the French media.
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that following his impressive display in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg that youngster Jeff Reine-Adelaide will not be allowed to leave the club on loan for next season.
Zambia forward Emmanuel Mayuka is reportedly on the verge of leaving Southampton after three unsuccessful seasons at the club. The 24-year-old is close to securing a move to Russia with Spartak Moscow.
Not quite a DONE DEAL! but it's getting there. Which Arsenal star gave THIS personal message to Roma fans ahead of joining the club? Click here to find out.
Fancy finding out what Manchester United's chances are of signing Cristiano Ronaldo? Click HERE to find out what LVG has had to say.
DONE DEAL! Manchester United announce the signing of goalkeeper Sergio Romero. Does that spell the end of Victor Valdes's spell? Almost certainly. More on the Romero coup in HERE!
That's it from us this morning folks, but we're back in five short hours with the latest goings-on from the transfer world. Until then....
