Football transfer gossip: Ozil, Keita, Hazard, Mbappe, Herrera, Lemar

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Transfer news (latest update 12:30 BST)

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, has renewed his executive box at the Emirates - suggesting he will stay at the club. (Daily Mirror), external

Former Southampton goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski says his Polish compatriot Jan Bednarek, 21, is a player who can be trusted, as the central defender prepares to move to St Mary's. (Southampton Daily Echo), external

Bookmakers have cut the odds of Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho, 20, moving to Leicester City, following a rush of bets. (Leicester Mercury), external

Chelsea winger Pedro says he has never seen forward Diego Costa, 28, fall out with manager Antonio Conte - even though the Spain international is set to leave Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror), external

Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone, 24, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Aston Villa, is wanted by several Premier League clubs including West Brom, Huddersfield and Leicester. (Sun), external

Transfer news (previous update 07:00 BST)

Liverpool are ready to bid for RB Leipzig's £70m-rated Guinea midfielder Naby Keita, 22. (Daily Mirror) , external

The Reds will not prioritise Keita over Arsenal and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 23, and hope to acquire both players. (Liverpool Echo), external

Real Madrid could sign Chelsea's Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 26, and Monaco and France striker Kylian Mbappe, 18, this summer. (Diario Madrista, via Daily Express), external

Everton will complete the signing of Malaga striker Sandro, 21, next week. The Toffees have met the Spaniard's release clause and he has passed a medical but the La Liga club are refusing to sign release papers until his deal ends on 3 July. (Liverpool Echo), external

Manchester United will not sell Ander Herrera to Barcelona this summer, despite reports the Spanish giants will consider a move for the 27-year-old Spain midfielder if they fail to sign Italy international Marco Verratti, 24, from Paris St-Germain. (Independent), external

United could be left disappointed in their pursuit of Inter Milan and Croatia forward Ivan Perisic, 28, as the Italian club need to break even for the financial year, or face a Uefa sanction. (Daily Telegraph), external

Chelsea are considering a move for Roma defender Kostas Manolas. The 26-year-old Greece international had been close to a £26m move to Zenit St Petersburg but he has stalled in order to consider his options. (London Evening Standard), external

Blues boss Antonio Conte is becoming frustrated at the club's performance in the transfer market. (Daily Star), external

Southampton want Manchester City and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 20, who is valued at £25m. (Sun), external

Watford boss Marco Silva is determined to sign Kieran Gibbs from Arsenal. The 27-year-old England left-back has also been linked with Liverpool. (Daily Mirror), external

Monaco do not expect to sell Thomas Lemar this summer and have told Arsenal and Tottenham, two of the 21-year-old winger's suitors, that he is not on the market. (Independent), external

But Barcelona are also interested in the France international. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Stoke City are closing in on Hull City academy product Josh Tymon and could announce the signing of the 18-year-old defender next week. (Hull Daily Mail), external

Brighton manager Chris Hughton has confirmed the club have contacted Liverpool about England Under-21 defender Joe Gomez, 20. (Brighton Argus), external

Hull City and Scotland defender Andy Robertson, 23, is a potential target for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp prepares to sign a left-back this summer. (Liverpool Echo), external

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has seemingly ruled out the signing of Arsenal's Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, 28. Hoeness says the German club are intent on signing younger players. (Kicker, via Daily Mail), external

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo has left Real Madrid to join Alaves. The former France Under-19 midfielder, 22, has signed a three-year deal after failing to get a regular place in the team managed by his father. (FourFourTwo), external

Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Bayern Munich and Germany defender Jerome Boateng, 28. (Gianluca di Marzio, via Star), external

Midfielder Saul Niguez, 22, wants to stay at Atletico Madrid but, amid interest from Barcelona and Manchester United, the Spain international says he would like more money. (Goal), external

West Ham chairman David Gold has played down speculation the club are chasing Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, and says the club are searching for two new strikers with Premier League experience. (Talksport), external

Liverpool have turned down a number of loan approaches for winger Sheyi Ojo. The 20-year-old has attracted interest from Newcastle, Burnley and Middlesbrough following his success with England at the Under-20s World Cup. (Liverpool Echo), external

Newcastle look set to sign Eibar's French defender Florian Lejeune, 26, and may try to lure striker Andre Gray, also 26, from Burnley. (Newcastle Chronicle), external

Atletico Madrid could scupper Swansea City's attempts to sign Las Palmas' Spanish midfielder Roque Mesa, 28. (AS, via Wales Online), external

Derby County boss Gary Rowett has confirmed Huddersfield Town are keen to sign Rams' midfielder Tom Ince, but are yet to meet the club's valuation of the 25-year-old former England Under-21 international. (Derby Telegraph), external

Los Angeles FC, who will play in the MLS from 2018, remain hopeful of signing Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder, 33.(ESPN), external

But Italian club Sampdoria will rival the American side for the former Ajax, Inter Milan and Galatasaray player. (Sky Italia - in Italian), external

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Meanwhile...

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo shared an image of him holding his newborn twins. "So happy to be able to hold the two new loves of my life," wrote the 32-year-old.

Image source, Cristiano Ronaldo

Barcelona players past and present have started arriving in Argentina for the wedding of Lionel Messi. The Barca forward has invited the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Samuel Eto'o and Carles Puyol. (Daily Mail), external

Former Portsmouth and Leicester striker Steve Claridge will turn out for Salisbury FC - who he manages - on Saturday, aged 51. (Salisbury Journal), external

A Nigerian club has sacked 27 players for performing "below expectations". (The Nation), external

Journalist Andy Mitten shared an image of five Manchester United greats using public transport. He wrote on Instagram:, external "I'm in Hong Kong. Group of lads from Manchester on the metro going to play 5-a-side."

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Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are all in Hong Kong

A West Brom fan is going to save 7ft by 5ft sign that hangs outside a supporters' pub - by nailing it to his house. (Express and Star), external

The best of Thursday's transfer news...

Real Madrid have enquired about signing 25-year-old Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, according to the Belgium international's agent. (Sport via Evening Standard), external

Monaco and France midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22, has edged closer to completing his £35m switch to Chelsea after having a medical with the Premier League champions. (Daily Mirror), external

Swansea City are in talks to sign Dutch goalkeeper Erwin Mulder. The 28-year-old Heerenveen player has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave on a free transfer. (Daily Mail), external

Borussia Monchengladbach are putting together a formal offer of £12m for 23-year-old Tottenham and Netherlands forward Vincent Janssen. (Talksport), external

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