As clubs make preparations for the upcoming season, Sports Mole takes a look at the latest news and speculation from around the footballing world.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Tottenham Hostpur ready to beat Chelsea to Aleksandar Mitrovic?
Aleksandar Mitrovic is attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports. Read more.

Rio Ferdinand backs 'steely' Morgan Schneiderlin pursuit
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand says that signing Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin would provide the Red Devils with a certain steel in midfield. Read more.

West Ham United closing in on Angelo Ogbonna?
Italian international Angelo Ogbonna could join Juventus in the coming days, according to newspaper reports. Read more.

Liverpool's Ian Ayre: 'We can still attract top-quality players'
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre insists that the club can continue to spend big money on top-quality players with a "smart and sustainable" transfer model. Read more.

Robbie Fowler desperate for Christian Benteke signing
Robbie Fowler admits that he is desperate to see Aston Villa hitman join goal-shy Liverpool. Read more.

Andres Iniesta wants Paul Pogba, Arda Turan signings
Andres Iniesta insists that he would have no qualms over seeing fellow midfielders Paul Pogba and Arda Turan arrive at Barcelona. Read more.

'Underrated' Mousa Dembele admits Tottenham Hotspur frustrations
Mousa Dembele admits his Spurs frustrations after revealing that he feels like an 'underrated' member of Mauricio Pochettino's squad. Read more.

Real Madrid lead chase for Fernando Llorente?
Fernando Llorente is being lined up for a return to Spain with Real Madrid, according to reports. Read more.

Galatasaray confirm Lukas Podolski talks
Galatasaray reveal that Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski will undergo a medical shortly ahead of joining the Turkish giants. Read more.

Notts County snap up Mawouna Amevor
Former Go Ahead Eagles defender Mawouna Amevor signs for League Two outfit Notts County. Read more.

Sunderland sign Celtic's Adam Matthews
Welsh international right-back Adam Matthews joins Sunderland from Celtic for £2m. Read more.

Chelsea favourites for Augsburg's Baba Rahman?
Ghana international Baba Rahman is ready to seal a move from Augsburg to Chelsea, according to reports. Read more.

Coventry City chase Dominic Samuel loan deal?
Reading's England Under-19 striker Dominic Samuel could join Coventry City on loan, according to reports. Read more.

Wigan Athletic complete move for Max Power
Max Power swaps Tranmere Rovers for Wigan Athletic as he seals a deal to join Gary Caldwell's side. Read more.

Chris Maguire set for Sheffield Wednesday exit?
Scottish international Chris Maguire is searching for a new club after turning down the offer of a contract extension at Sheffield Wednesday, according to reports. Read more.

Cambuur snap up Roma's Valmir Berisha
Sweden Under-19 international Valmir Berisha completes his move from Roma to Cambuur. Read more.

Rotherham United bring in former Manchester United man Tom Thorpe
Rotherham United complete their second signing of the day by adding former Manchester United man Tom Thorpe. Read more.

Daniel Powell extends MK Dons contract, Danny Green released
Daniel Powell signs a new two-year contract with MK Dons, while Danny Green is released by the Championship club. Read more.