With the new season fast approaching, clubs around the UK and Europe are making their moves in the transfer market.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Carlton Cole signs deal with Sacramento Republic
Former West Ham United and Celtic striker Carlton Cole signs a one-year deal with US third division side Sacramento Republic. Read more.

Monaco release Ricardo Carvalho on a free transfer
AC Monaco release veteran defender Ricardo Carvalho on a free transfer. Read more.

Rotherham United sign Darnell Fisher from Celtic
Rotherham United snap up defender Darnell Fisher from Celtic. Read more.

Lyon confirm West Ham United bid for Rachid Ghezzal
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says that West Ham United have tabled a bid for Rachid Ghezzal. Read more.

Everton complete signing of Ashley Williams from Swansea City
Everton announce the signing of Ashley Williams from Swansea City on a three-year contract in a deal thought to be worth in the region of £12m. Read more.

Crystal Palace open talks with Everton over Oumar Niasse loan?
Everton and Crystal Palace are in discussions over a loan move for Oumar Niasse, who could join the Eagles as part of a deal that sees Yannick Bolasie head the other way. Read more.

Juan Mata 'happy to remain at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho'
Juan Mata still reportedly has a role to play under Jose Mourinho, despite being hauled off in the Community Shield, and will therefore remain at Manchester United. Read more.

Florentino Perez "really satisfied" with Real Madrid squad
Florentino Perez insists that it will be difficult to improve the quality of Real Madrid's squad in the transfer window, with further new arrivals seemingly unlikely. Read more.

Report: Arsenal's £30m Riyad Mahrez bid rejected by Leicester City
Reports in the French media suggest that Arsenal have had one £30m bid for Riyad Mahrez rejected, but will now make an improved offer before the transfer window closes. Read more.

Atletico Madrid's Borja Baston 'to have medical today ahead of Swansea move'
Borja Baston is reportedly due to undergo a medical today ahead of a £15m move to Swansea City from Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj on verge of loan switch to Sunderland?
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj is reportedly edging closer to a loan move to Sunderland. Read more.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp open to welcoming back Jordon Ibe, Brad Smith
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that the club may exercise their buy-back options for Jordon Ibe and Brad Smith if the pair perform well for Bournemouth. Read more.

Arsenal to bid £30m for Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a £30m move for Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony. Read more.

Aston Villa confirm Carlos Sanchez has joined Fiorentina on season-long loan
Aston Villa confirm that Carlos Sanchez has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Read more.