The winter window has come and gone, but clubs are already planning for their summer activity. Here, Sports Mole recaps all of the latest transfer rumours and gossip doing the rounds.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Nemanja Matic linked with Manchester United switch
Jose Mourinho reportedly earmarks £25m-rated Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic as the perfect replacement for Michael Carrick at Manchester United. Read more.
Piotr Zielinski move to Liverpool breaks down?
The proposed move of Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski to Liverpool is reportedly on the verge of breaking down, according to the player's agent. Read more.
Barcelona release Sandro Ramirez
Barcelona announce that they have released 20-year-old forward Sandro Ramirez, who has previously been linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton. Read more.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic to become Jose Mourinho's first signing at Manchester United?
Out-of-contract Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could reportedly become Jose Mourinho's first signing when he takes over at Manchester United. Read more.
Sergi Canos 'asks to leave Liverpool'
Liverpool youngster Sergi Canos reportedly asks to leave the club in search of more regular first-team football at a London-based club. Read more.
Karim Benzema tops Jose Mourinho's shortlist at Manchester United?
A report claims that soon-to-be-appointed Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is eager to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Read more.
Sylvain Distin one of six players to leave Bournemouth
Veteran centre-back Sylvain Distin will leave Bournemouth when his contract on the south coast expires next month. Read more.
Manchester United to offer Michael Carrick new deal?
Michael Carrick is reportedly being offered the chance to extend his stay at Manchester United by Jose Mourinho. Read more.
David de Gea happy to stay at Manchester United?
The departure of Louis van Gaal and the imminent arrival of Jose Mourinho reportedly convinces goalkeeper David de Gea to stay at Manchester United. Read more.
Report: West Ham United close in on Gokhan Tore
A report claims that West Ham United are hoping to sign Besiktas's £12m-rated winger Gokhan Tore. Read more.
Rangers announce signing of Joey Barton on a two-year deal
Rangers complete the signing of Joey Barton on a two-year deal. Read more.
Swansea City striker Eder agrees permanent move to Lille
Swansea City confirm that striker Eder has joined Lille on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. Read more.
Stoke City: 'Marko Arnautovic's future in his hands'
Marko Arnautovic is stalling on a new contract at Stoke City, according to the club's chief executive Tony Scholes. Read more.
Report: Middlesbrough swoop for Ajax winger Viktor Fischer
Ajax winger Viktor Fischer is reportedly heading to Middlesbrough to put the finishing touches to a £3.8m transfer. Read more.
Joey Barton: 'I could not turn Rangers down'
Joey Barton says that the chance to join Rangers instead of re-signing for Burnley was too good to turn down. Read more.
Newcastle United's Andros Townsend bound for Sporting Lisbon?
A report in Portugal claims that Sporting Lisbon are planning to activate the £8m release clause in Andros Townsend's Newcastle United contract. Read more.
Report: Juan Mata wants to work with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United
Juan Mata is reportedly hoping to remain a Manchester United player under Jose Mourinho's management, despite being sold by the Portuguese boss in 2014. Read more.
