Football clubs home and abroad are working hard behind the scenes to get transfers over the line before the September 1 deadline.

With that in mind, Sports Mole has rounded up all the stories that have emerged overnight.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Torino: 'Matteo Darmian will join Man United'
Torino confirm that Matteo Darmian will join Manchester United this summer. Read more.

Man City 'unlikely to meet Liverpool's £50m valuation for Raheem Sterling'
Manchester City are reportedly unprepared to pay £50m for Liverpool star Raheem Sterling, who is believed to have refused to go on his club's pre-season tour. Read more.

Pedro coy on Barcelona future
Pedro concedes that his Barcelona career is at a crossroads amid speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League. Read more.

Report: Southampton ready to pounce for Ron Vlaar
Former Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is being chased by Southampton, according to reports. Read more.

Report: Roberto Soldado asks to leave Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur prepare to sell striker Roberto Soldado, who wants regular football, according to reports. Read more.

Antalyaspor "so close" to signing another Barcelona great
Antalyaspor chief Guntekin Gencer says that he is "so close" to signing another Barcelona great, having signed Samuel Eto'o and agreed terms with Ronaldinho. Read more.

Espanyol "categorically" deny Kiko Casilla to Real Madrid rumours
Espanyol chief Joan Collet "categorically" denies that an agreement is in place for goalkeeper Kiko Casilla to join Real Madrid. Read more.

Carlos Vela snubs West Ham United switch?
Real Sociedad and former Arsenal forward Carlos Vela rejects the chance to return to England with West Ham, according to reports. Read more.

Steve Bruce slams "ridiculous" Norwich City Robbie Brady bids
Steve Bruce tells Premier League new boys Norwich City to raise their "ridiculous" valuation of wing-back Robbie Brady if they want to sign him. Read more.

Lassana Diarra ready for Marseille switch?
Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra reportedly closes in on a move to Lige 1 side Marseille. Read more.

Manchester United's Will Keane moves to Preston North End on loan
Manchester United striker Will Keane joins newly-promoted Championship side Preston North End on a season-long loan. Read more.

Mark Hughes expects Steven N'Zonzi to join Sevilla
Mark Hughes says that Stoke City midfielder Steven N'Zonzi will be allowed to hold talks with Sevilla over a potential transfer. Read more.

Giovani dos Santos plays down rumours linking him to LA Galaxy
Villarreal midfielder Giovani dos Santos refuses to rule out a move to Los Angeles Galaxy, but plays down rumours that a move is imminent. Read more.