The English domestic season comes to a close this weekend, meaning that speculation surrounding some of world football's biggest names has started to intensify.

Here, Sports Mole has rounded up all the transfer stories that have surfaced over the past 24 hours.

Friday morning's headlines:

Report: Manchester City, Barcelona battle it out for Paul Pogba
The battle to land Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is now a two-way race between Barcelona and Juventus, according to a report. Read more.

Kevin de Bruyne decides against Chelsea return with Jose Mourinho in charge
Wolfsburg star Kevin de Bruyne rules out returning to Chelsea while Jose Mourinho is in charge. Read more.

Arsenal 'close in on £25m-rated striker Jackson Martinez'
A report claims that Porto striker Jackson Martinez is a top transfer target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger this summer. Read more.

Jose Mourinho hints at quiet transfer window for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that it will be tough to strengthen his squad this summer, as he already possesses some of the best players in the world. Read more.

David de Gea refuses to discuss Real Madrid rumours while in Spain
David de Gea refuses to respond to a journalist's questions about the goalkeeper possibly leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid. Read more.

Report: Arsenal make approach for Ki Sung-yeung
Arsenal sound out Swansea City over the availability of midfielder Ki Sung-yueng, according to reports. Read more.

Pochettino responds to Danny Ings rumours
Mauricio Pochettino refuses to be drawn on the speculation that Spurs made a £12m bid for Burnley hitman Danny Ings. Read more.

Report: Galatasaray to swoop for Dani Alves
Barcelona defender Dani Alves, out of contract at Camp Nou in the summer, is being pursued by Turkish giants Galatasaray, according to the reports. Read more.

Carlton Cole released by West Ham United
West Ham United striker Carlton Cole is to be released by the Upton Park outfit for the second time in two years. Read more.

Report: Peter Crouch wanted by West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis reportedly wants to reunite with Peter Crouch this summer as he prepares a bid for the Stoke City striker. Read more.

Joshua King makes Bournemouth switch
Bournemouth make their third signing of the season by landing Blackburn Rovers forward Joshua King. Read more.

Long-serving defender Paul McShane shown Hull City exit
Hull City release six players following their relegation to the Championship, including long-serving defender Paul McShane. Read more.

Ben Gladwin makes Queens Park Rangers switch
Ben Gladwin joins Massimo Luongo in making a switch from Swindon Town to Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal. Read more.