The end of the football season is drawing closer by the day, which means that transfer news and speculation begins to mount across Europe.

Below, Sports Mole has compiled all the latest stories and gossip that has been doing the rounds over the past 24 hours.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Bayern Munich interested in Branislav Ivanovic?
Bayern Munich are considering launching a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to reports. Read more.

Liverpool to offer Rickie Lambert in exchange for Crystal Palace's Yannick Bolasie?
Liverpool will offer Rickie Lambert to Crystal Palace as part of a deal to sign Yannick Bolasie, according to a report. Read more.

Yaya Toure 'to discuss Manchester City future'
The agent of Yaya Toure will have talks with Manchester City over the future of the player within the next month. Read more.

Arsenal to make Geoffrey Kondogbia swoop?
Arsenal are thought to be preparing a summer move for AS Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. Read more.

Southampton, Newcastle United to battle for Jordy Clasie?
Southampton and Newcastle United are both interested in signing Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie, according to reports. Read more.

Giuseppe Marotta: 'Juventus in Paulo Dybala talks'
Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta confirms that the clubs are discussing a potential deal for Palermo's Paulo Dybala. Read more.

£20m-rated Chelsea target Aaron Cresswell happy to stay at West Ham United
Aaron Cresswell plays down speculation over his future amid rumours that West Ham could sell him to Chelsea. Read more.

Tim Sherwood: 'Players not interested in Europa League'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood believes that qualifying for the Europa League would not boost the club's hopes of attracting new players in the summer. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid drop David de Gea interest
A report claims that Manchester United have won the race to keep Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea out of the clutches of Real Madrid. Read more.

Wolfsburg play down Kevin De Bruyne talk
Wolfsburg boss Dieter Hecking denies that Kevin De Bruyne could leave the German outfit this summer. Read more.

Manchester City quoted over £20m for Jay Rodriguez?
Southampton are understood to want over £20m from Manchester City for striker Jay Rodriguez. Read more.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel dismisses exit talk
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel rubbishes speculation linking him with a move away from the club. Read more.

Report: Swansea City line up Rudy Gestede as long-term Wilfried Bony replacement
Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede is reportedly Swansea City's main target this summer as they look for a long-term Wilfried Bony replacement. Read more.

Roberto Martinez refuses to be drawn on permanent Aaron Lennon deal
Everton manager Roberto Martinez insists that he is not yet thinking about turning Aaron Lennon's loan spell at the club into a permanent one this summer. Read more.

Swansea City, Leicester City, Sunderland keen to land Maciej Rybus?
Terek Grozny winger Maciej Rybus has reportedly been tracked by a trio of Premier League sides, which could spark a transfer war this summer. Read more.

Manchester United make enquiry about signing Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski?
Manchester United reportedly make an enquiry about Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew wants to sign Tim Krul?
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew wants to sign goalkeeper Tim Krul from former club Newcastle United, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Brighton & Hove Albion to pursue Blackpool's Mark Waddington
Brighton & Hove Albion will reportedly try to poach 18-year-old midfielder Mark Waddington from Blackpool this summer. Read more.

Rotherham United recall Jonson Clarke-Harris from Doncaster Rovers
Rotherham United recall Jonson Clarke-Harris from his loan at Doncaster Rovers to help with their fight against relegation from the Championship. Read more.

Aston Villa interested in Swindon Town midfielder Massimo Luongo?
Tim Sherwood is keen to make Swindon Town midfielder Massimo Luongo his first signing as Aston Villa boss, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Reading ready new deal for Adam Federici
Reading are reportedly readying a new contract for Australian goalkeeper Adam Federici. Read more.

Report: Manchester United launch £21.5m bid for Mats Hummels
Manchester United reportedly lodge a formal bid of £21.5m for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels. Read more.

Report: Jordon Ibe to sign new Liverpool contract this week
Jordon Ibe will reportedly sign a new five-year contract with Liverpool by the end of the week. Read more.