There is less than two months left to go until football clubs home and abroad can begin strengthening their squads for the new season.

With that in mind, Sports Mole has gathered all the transfer stories that have emerged over the past 24 hours.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Gareth Bale to Manchester United a done deal?
Gareth Bale is rumoured to be close to sealing a summer move to Manchester United following a poor spell at Real Madrid. Read more.

Arsenal planning £45m Isco swoop?
Real Madrid midfielder Isco is a summer transfer target of Arsenal, according to a recent report. Read more.

Report: Mauro Icardi agrees new Inter Milan contract
Mauro Icardi, who has previously been linked with a move to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, will reportedly extend his stay at Inter Milan this summer. Read more.

Yaya Toure willing to take a pay cut in order to leave Manchester City?
Yaya Toure is reportedly willing to take a pay cut in order to push through a move away from Manchester City. Read more.

Report: Asmir Begovic to replace David de Gea
Manchester United line up Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as the man to replace Real Madrid target David de Gea, according to reports. Read more.

Liverpool plot Jose Fonte swoop?
Liverpool are understood to be preparing a bid for Southampton captain Jose Fonte. Read more.

Southampton: 'Defender to snub Chelsea, Manchester United'
Southampton's director of football says that negotiations between him and Nathaniel Clyne over an extension are going well. Read more.

Agent: 'Liverpool target Jeremy Menez could quit AC Milan'
In-form striker Jeremy Menez could leave AC Milan if a satisfactory bid is lodged, according to the Frenchman's agent and brother. Read more.

Roman Abramovich to have final say on Petr Cech transfer?
The future of Chelsea's Petr Cech will reportedly be decided by Russian owner Roman Abramovich, who may allow the experienced goalkeeper to join Arsenal. Read more.

Arsene Wenger wants to push through Petr Cech deal?
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to wrap up the signing of goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.

Radamel Falcao's mother hints at Manchester United exit
The mother of on-loan Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao suggests that the Colombian could leave the club this summer. Read more.

Les Ferdinand: 'Charlie Austin will not be cheap'
Les Ferdinand insists that the Queens Park Rangers will not be forced into selling Charlie Austin for a fee below their valuation. Read more.

Report: Everton not in for Charlie Austin
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin is reportedly not a transfer target of Everton manager Roberto Martinez. Read more.

Bernard Mensah confirms Manchester United interest
Young Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah claims that negotiations between Vitoria de Guimaraes and Manchester United over a summer move are underway. Read more.

Kevin De Bruyne hints at Wolfsburg exit
Wolfsburg winger Kevin De Bruyne admits that he is unsure whether he will still be at the club next season. Read more.

Norwich City boss Alex Neil plays down Chelsea bid for John Ruddy
Norwich City boss Alex Neil plays down speculation that Chelsea will make a bid for goalkeeper John Ruddy. Read more.

Report: Aston Villa interested in Timo Horn
Aston Villa are reportedly keeping a close eye on FC Koln goalkeeper Timo Horn ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Ryan Shawcross happy at Stoke City
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross insists that he does not want to leave the club in order to boost his England chances. Read more.

Swansea City agree fee for Kristoffer Nordfeldt?
Swansea City agree a fee with Heerenveen for their goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Paulo Dybala close to Juventus switch
Palermo forward Paulo Dybala is reportedly close to sealing a £25.6m move to Italian champions Juventus. Read more.

Nottingham Forest planning move for Haris Vuckic?
Nottingham Forest are interested in Newcastle United's Haris Vuckic, who has impressed while on loan at Rangers this season. Read more.

Charlton Athletic deny interest in Ilombe Mboyo
Charlton Athletic insist that convicted rapist Ilombe Mboyo is "absolutely not on our radar" after reports linked them with a move for the striker. Read more.

Robinho terminates AC Milan contract
Robinho and AC Milan agree to the cancellation of the Brazilian's contract with the club a year early. Read more.

Rodolph Austin among nine to leave Leeds United
Rodolph Austin is among nine players who have been released by Leeds United. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion pair sign contract extensions
Brighton & Hove Albion pair Casper Ankergren and Inigo Calderon sign one-year contract extensions with the Championship club. Read more.

Nottingham Forest interested in Jamie Ward?
Nottingham Forest are leading the race to sign Jamie Ward following his release by Derby County, according to a report. Read more.

Burnley chief executive Lee Hoos: 'We don't need to sell players'
Burnley chief executive Lee Hoos insists that the relegated club will not be forced to sell players this summer. Read more.

Alex Cairns confirms Leeds United departure
Leeds United goalkeeper Alex Cairns reveals that he is leaving the Championship club on a free transfer. Read more.

Oxford United sign midfielder Liam Sercombe
Oxford United complete the signing of Exeter City midfielder Liam Sercombe on a two-year contract. Read more.

Lee Molyneux makes Morecambe switch
Former Everton trainee Lee Molyneux signs a two-year contract with League Two side Morecambe. Read more.