As we edge ever closer to the opening of the summer transfer window on July 1, rumours surrounding football clubs home and abroad begin to hot up.

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

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Chelsea ready to offload duo to fund Raheem Sterling raid?
Chelsea are allegedly willing to sell Juan Cuadrado and Oscar to fund a summer bid for Liverpool's Raheem Sterling. Read more.

Liverpool poised to reject Manchester City offer for Raheem Sterling?
Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to part with Raheem Sterling this summer despite reports that the midfielder is unsettled. Read more.

Arsene Wenger coy on Raheem Sterling link
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refuses to rule out the possibility of signing Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling at the end of the season. Read more.

Raheem Sterling's agent: 'Story about Liverpool exit blown out of proportion'
Raheem Sterling's agent insists that stories about the youngster's reported intention to leave Liverpool have been 'blown out of proportion'. Read more.

Report: David de Gea's Real Madrid move delayed until 2016 as Iker Casillas stays
David de Gea will reportedly not leave Manchester United for Real Madrid until 2016 as the Spanish club opt to keep Iker Casillas for another season. Read more.

Manchester United 'eye Jasper Cillessen as potential David de Gea replacement'
Manchester United have allegedly shortlisted Ajax and Holland goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen as a potential replacement for David de Gea. Read more.

Report: Petr Cech ready to leave Chelsea for rival
Petr Cech's agent reportedly claims that the goalkeeper is ready to leave Chelsea, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain keen on signing him. Read more.

Report: Xavi to announce Barcelona departure this week
Spanish midfielder Xavi will reportedly announce his departure from Barcelona at a press conference on Thursday. Read more.

Report: Everton keen on Jonny Evans
A report claims that Manchester United centre-back Jonny Evans is a summer transfer target of Everton. Read more.

Southampton plot Wojciech Szczesny move?
Southampton are preparing a summer bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, according to a report. Read more.

David Moyes plays down Inigo Martinez, Liverpool talk
Spanish defender Inigo Martinez will not be joining Liverpool this summer, according to Real Sociedad boss David Moyes. Read more.

Aston Villa linked with £15m summer swoop for Charlie Austin
Aston Villa reportedly identify Charlie Austin as a potential replacement for Christian Benteke. Read more.

Scott Sinclair completes permanent Aston Villa move
Scott Sinclair joins Aston Villa from Manchester City on a four-year contract having spent the second half of the season on loan at the club. Read more.

Isaiah Brown wants Chelsea stay
Chelsea midfielder Isaiah Brown is hoping to remain with the champions next term, rather than leaving on a loan deal. Read more.

Liverpool take Torquay United's Dan Lavercombe on trial
Torquay United goalkeeper Dan Lavercombe joins Liverpool on a one-week trial. Read more.

Esteban Cambiasso hints at Leicester City stay
Esteban Cambiasso hints that he could sign a new contract with Leicester City this summer. Read more.

Bournemouth line up Burnley's Kieran Trippier?
Burnley defender Kieran Trippier is wanted by Premier League newcomers Bournemouth, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Michael Duff begins contract talks with Burnley
Michael Duff reportedly opens talks with Burnley over a new one-year contract. Read more.

Nottingham Forest 'in talks' with ex-Derby County man Jamie Ward
Nottingham Forest reportedly enter negotiations with soon-to-be-out-of-contract Derby County forward Jamie Ward. Read more.

Birmingham City sign former West Bromwich Albion man Alex Jones
Birmingham City hand former West Bromwich Albion striker Alex Jones a two-year contract after he impressed on trial. Read more.

Ayo Obileye extends Charlton Athletic stay
Young defender Ayo Obileye signs a new 12-month contract with Championship outfit Charlton Athletic. Read more.

Blackpool release 17 players
Blackpool release 17 players following their relegation from the Championship. Read more.

Championship trio want Walsall's Richard O'Donnell?
Nottingham Forest, Derby County and Reading are interested in signing Walsall goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell, according to a report. Read more.

Ross Wallace released by Burnley
Burnley confirm that midfielder Ross Wallace has been released following their relegation from the Premier League. Read more.

Kevin-Prince Boateng open to AC Milan return
Schalke 04 midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng admits that he would be open to returning to AC Milan in the summer. Read more.

Carlisle United snap up midfielder Jason Kennedy
Bradford City midfielder Jason Kennedy is to join Carlisle United on a free transfer at the end of the season. Read more.

Fabinho signs permanent Monaco deal
Monaco complete the signing of Brazilian defender Fabinho on a permanent deal from Rio Ave. Read more.

Lee Croft agrees Oldham Athletic switch
Former Manchester City winger Lee Croft signs a 12-month contract with League One side Oldham Athletic. Read more.

Jeffrey Rentmeister returns to native Belgium
Jeffrey Rentmeister joins Royal White Star Bruxelles in Belgium following his release by Blackpool. Read more.

Captain Sean Dillon signs new Dundee United deal
Dundee United captain Sean Dillon signs a new two-year deal with the Scottish Premiership club. Read more.

Steven Jennings signs new Tranmere Rovers deal
Midfielder Steven Jennings agrees a new one-year deal with relegated Tranmere Rovers. Read more.

Coventry City boss Tony Mowbray eager to keep James Maddison
Coventry City boss Tony Mowbray reveals that he is eager for highly-rated teenager James Maddison to remain at the club. Read more.

Barry Robson signs new Aberdeen deal
Aberdeen midfielder Barry Robson extends his contract with the Scottish Premiership side by a further 12 months. Read more.

Eight players leave Coventry City
Coventry City release eight players following their survival in League One. Read more.

Leon Legge joins Cambridge United
Former Gillingham defender Leon Legge signs a two-year contract with Cambridge United. Read more.