With deadline day moving ever closer, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window.

Thursday evening's headlines:

Report: Karim Benzema move to Arsenal back on
Arsenal hold fresh talks with Karim Benzema's agent over a switch to the Gunners, according to a report. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino coy on third Tottenham Hotspur bid for Saido Berahino
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino admits that he does want a striker, but refuses to be drawn on whether a third bid for Saido Berahino would be made. Read more.

Everton to reject John Stones transfer request
Everton boss Roberto Martinez says that the club will reject a transfer request from John Stones. Read more.

Klaus Allofs: 'Kevin De Bruyne unlikely to join Manchester City'
Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs claims that Kevin De Bruyne's potential move to Manchester City is unlikely to happen this season. Read more.

Mario Balotelli completes AC Milan loan move
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli joins AC Milan on a season-long loan deal. Read more.

Manchester United to use David de Gea in final attempt to land Gareth Bale?
Manchester United reportedly plan to use David de Gea as bait in their final attempt to sign Real Madrid star Gareth Bale. Read more.

Kevin Nolan leaves West Ham United by mutual consent
West Ham United announce that Kevin Nolan has left the club by mutual consent after four years with the Hammers. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur switch focus to Charlie Austin?
Tottenham Hotspur identify Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin as an alternative to Saido Berahino, according to a report. Read more.

Aleksandar Tonev leaves Aston Villa for Frosinone
Aston Villa confirm that winger Aleksandar Tonev has moved to Serie A newcomers Frosinone on a permanent deal. Read more.

Norwich City defender Michael Turner joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan
Norwich City defender Michael Turner joins Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan. Read more.

Manchester City confirm Aleix Garcia signing
Manchester City confirm that Spain Under-18 winger Aleix Garcia has joined the club from Villarreal. Read more.

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Sandro 'cleared to return to UK'
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Sandro is reportedly cleared to return to the UK after receiving a new residency visa. Read more.

Fernando Llorente finalises switch from Juventus to Sevilla
Sevilla announce the arrival of former Juventus striker Fernando Llorente on a three-year contract. Read more.

Thiago Alcantara extends Bayern Munich contract
Thiago Alcantara commits his future to Bayern Munich by extending his deal with the German champions until the summer of 2019. Read more.

Sean Dyche confirms Burnley could sign free agent Joey Barton
Burnley manager Sean Dyche says that Burnley could sign free agent Joey Barton to reinforce their midfield. Read more.

Jose Manuel Casado completes Bolton Wanderers switch
Bolton Wanderers sign free agent Jose Manuel Casado on a one-year contract. Read more.

Wigan Athletic striker Billy McKay nearing Dundee United move?
Wigan Athletic striker Billy McKay reportedly moves closer to joining Dundee United for £200,000. Read more.

Cambridge United planning to loan out Rory Gaffney
A club official reveals that Cambridge United are looking to loan out striker Rory Gaffney. Read more.

Stephen McLaughlin makes Southend United switch
Southend United complete the signing of winger Stephen McLaughlin from Nottingham Forest on a two-year deal. Read more.

Rochdale snap up Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing joins Rochdale on a one-year contract after being left without a club. Read more.