The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Report: Manchester United executive Ed Woodward confident over Gareth Bale move
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is confident of being able to convince the club's owners to fund a mega-money move for Gareth Bale, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Manchester City submit bid for Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt
A report claims that Manchester City have submitted a bid in the region of £52.7m to sign Ajax and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt this summer. Read more.

Roberto Firmino: 'I have asked Alisson Becker to join Liverpool'
Roberto Firmino admits that he has asked Roma goalkeeper and fellow Brazil international Alisson Becker to join Liverpool several times. Read more.

Report: Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish on Newcastle United radar
Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Aston Villa and England Under-21 winger Jack Grealish amid the unfolding financial situation at Villa Park. Read more.

Liverpool 'interested in Stoke City's Xherdan Shaqiri'
Liverpool reportedly prepare to challenge Everton and Roma for Xherdan Shaqiri's signature. Read more.

Pascal Gross pens new Brighton & Hove Albion contract
Brighton & Hove Albion announce that their play of the year Pascal Gross has extended his contract until June 2022. Read more.

Reading complete John O'Shea capture
John O'Shea joins Reading on a free transfer from Sunderland. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion 'reject Stoke City bid for James McClean'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly reject a £4m offer from Stoke City for midfielder James McClean. Read more.

Rangers 'agree fee for Brighton & Hove Albion's Connor Goldson'
Rangers reportedly agree to pay Brighton & Hove Albion £3m for defender Connor Goldson Read more.

Manuel Pellegrini: 'West Ham can't afford Manchester City's Claudio Bravo'
West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini says that he will not raid former club Manchester City to sign goalkeeper Claudio Bravo. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans agrees deal with Leicester City?
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans reportedly agrees to join Leicester City in a deal said to be worth £3.5m. Read more.

West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town want Troyes defender Charles Traore?
West Bromwich Albion and Huddersfield Town are both reportedly interested in signing Troyes defender Charles Traore during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Crystal Palace looking to sign Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai?
Crystal Palace reportedly identify Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai as a potential signing ahead of next season. Read more.

Napoli to rival Juventus for Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian?
Napoli are reportedly ready to rival Juventus in the race to sign Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian. Read more.

Rangers considering move for West Bromwich Albion defender Gareth McAuley?
Rangers are reportedly considering a summer approach for defender Gareth McAuley, who will be out of contract with West Bromwich Albion at the end of June. Read more.

Leeds United keen to sign Vitoria de Setubal defender Frederico Venancio?
Leeds United are reportedly considering a summer move for Vitoria de Setubal defender Frederico Venancio, who spent this season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday. Read more.

Everton 'will sell up to 12 players'
Everton will reportedly have to part ways with as many as 12 players this summer in order to free up space for new arrivals at Goodison Park. Read more.

Everton join race to sign Manchester City defender Angelino?
Everton reportedly decide to join the race to sign Manchester City defender Angelino during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United complete deal for Porto defender Diogo Dalot
Manchester United confirm that they have completed the signing of Porto defender Diogo Dalot on a long-term deal. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers opt against deal for Villarreal's Alfred N'Diaye?
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly decide against exercising an option to sign Villarreal midfielder Alfred N'Diaye on a permanent deal. Read more.

Celtic confirm Nadir Ciftci's release
Celtic confirm that forward Nadir Ciftci will leave the club at the end of June after struggling to establish himself at the club. Read more.

Joe Allen 'to sign new Stoke City deal'
Wales international Joe Allen is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Stoke City, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Leicester City open Jonny Evans talks
Leicester City open talks with Jonny Evans over a move for the West Bromwich Albion centre-back, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'contact Jorge Mendes over Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United reportedly inform Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes that they are prepared to make a 'heavy investment' for the Real Madrid attacker. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'join race for Jamaal Lascelles'
Tottenham Hotspur join the race to sign Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles, according to a report. Read more.

Jasper Cillessen opens up on Premier League interest
Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen would be interested in a move to the Premier League, but the Dutchman will accept any decision that his Spanish club team make. Read more.

Brazilian wonderkid Rodrygo Goes denies Barcelona reports
Santos teenager Rodrygo Goes insists that he has heard nothing of Barcelona's supposed interest in his services. Read more.

Antoine Griezmann 'still undecided on future'
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann admits that he is still 'undecided' on his future amid interest from Barcelona. Read more.

Liverpool 'eye £10m Moses Simon swoop'
Liverpool are reportedly considering a £10m approach for Nigeria international and Gent winger Moses Simon this summer. Read more.

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur 'want £16m Salomon Rondon'
Top-four rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly both interested in signing West Bromwich Albion striker Salomon Rondon, while West Ham have also been linked. Read more.

Arsenal 'could sign £60m-rated Gelson Martins for free'
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins, and could land the £60m-rated Portugal international on a free transfer. Read more.

Juventus 'reject Manchester City bid for Miralem Pjanic'
Juventus reportedly reject a €50m (£43.7m) offer from Manchester City for playmaker Miralem Pjanic as Pep Guardiola considers alternatives to Jorginho. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'step up Anthony Martial pursuit'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly increase their efforts to sign Anthony Martial after making the Manchester United winger one of their primary transfer targets. Read more.