With transfer news and speculation intensifying, Sports Mole has selected the latest stories emerging from the world of football.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

United make Blind progress?
Manchester United have reportedly made a breakthrough in their attempts to sign Ajax defender Daley Blind.

Liverpool confirm Moreno agreement
Liverpool have confirmed that they have agreed a fee with Sevilla for left-back Alberto Moreno.

Southampton agree Long fee?
Hull City have reportedly accepted a bid in the region of £12m from Southampton for striker Shane Long.

Cazorla dismisses exit reports
Arsenal midfielder Santo Cazorla has insisted that he won't be leaving the Gunners during the transfer window.

Arsenal begin talks with Manolas?
Arsenal are reportedly keen to push through with a deal for Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas.

Garcia to move to Zenit?
Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia is close to securing a move to Zenit St Petersburg, according to reports.

PL clubs target Biabiany?
Everton and Southampton are reportedly preparing offers for Parma midfielder Jonathan Biabiany.

Palace consider N'Zonzi move?
Stoke City midfielder Steven N'Zonzi has allegedly become a target for Crystal Palace.

Middlesbrough track Chelsea pair
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka admits that he is keen on signing Chelsea duo Patrick Bamford and George Saville.

Wolves, Wood fail to agree terms
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Kenny Jackett reveals that Leicester City striker Chris Wood will not be moving to Molineux.

Amelia to sign for Watford?
Former AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia is reportedly close to agreeing terms with Watford.

Sharp to undergo Leeds medical?
Southampton striker Billy Sharp will reportedly undergo a medical with Leeds United ahead of a proposed move to Elland Road.

QPR, Palace keen on Friend?
Middlesbrough defender George Friend has emerged as a target for Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace, according to reports.