Chelsea have confirmed that they have reached an agreement to sign Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala.

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino is critical of the record-breaking transfer fee Real Madrid are reportedly poised to spend on Gareth Bale.

Manchester United boss David Moyes believes Everton should consider what is best for the careers of Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini before blocking the pair’s proposed Old Trafford switch.

Willian is expected to spurn the advances of Tottenham and sign for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea in the next few days.

QPR have completed the signing of former West Ham midfielder Gary O’Neil on a one-year deal.

Sunderland have accepted an undisclosed bid from Wigan for Republic of Ireland winger James McClean, it is understood.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi is unsure whether Real Madrid are right to be chasing Gareth Bale for a fee reported to be in the region of €100m.

QPR midfielder Joey Barton is prepared to make a significant financial “sacrifice” to be able to play for Everton, according to his agent Willie McKay.

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has described Gareth Bale as “one of the top three or four players in Europe” as the Spanish giants continue their pursuit of the Tottenham winger.

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester City’s millions have been spent wisely this summer, as the Portuguese bids to beat the opposition and claim Chelsea’s first Barclays Premier League title since 2010.

New Manchester City winger Jesus Navas is ready to challenge for trophies - after revealing he turned down a move to Arsenal three years ago.

The future of Manchester United target Cesc Fabregas will be among the priority issues for new Barcelona head coach Gerardo Martino.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has said that Manchester United target Cesc Fabregas wants to stay at the Spanish champions.

Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby has confirmed the club received an improved bid from QPR for striker Gary Hooper last night.

Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, subject to a medical.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is calling on some familiar faces to help him make the transition to his new club.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admits he was surprised by Arsenal’s £30m bid for him but took it as vindication opinion on his talent has not been lost among all the controversy.

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has signed a new two-year deal with newly-promoted Hull.

Aston Villa may be bracing themselves for a long summer of protracted negotiations after confirming last night that star striker Christian Benteke had handed in a transfer request.

Jozy Altidore will arrive on Wearside tomorrow to complete his move to Sunderland.

QPR centre-back Christopher Samba is on the verge of re-joining Anzhi Makhachkala for £12m, it is understood.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.

Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a “very good” offer.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned clubs interested in Luka Modric that the Croatia playmaker will not be sold until Spurs' £35m asking price is met.

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck on a season-long loan deal.

Liverpool have confirmed they are in talks with Olympiacos over the sale of winger Albert Riera.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he is close to signing Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy.

Everton have completed the signing of Ecuadorian midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Red Star Belgrade.

A court in Thailand issued arrest warrants today for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife in connection with their alleged violations of stock-trading laws.

Birmingham have confirmed Borja Oubina signed on a season-long loan from Celta Vigo with "minutes to spare''.

Newcastle have signed Bolton defender Abdoulaye Faye and Marseille captain Habib Beye, both on three-year deals.

Arsenal have signed France international midfielder Lassana Diarra from Chelsea on a “long-term contract” for an undisclosed fee.

Rangers completed a stunning late swoop by signing Scotland international Steven Naismith and registering him just seconds before the transfer window closed.

Rangers completed a stunning late swoop by signing Scotland international Steven Naismith and registering him just seconds before the transfer window closed.

Danny Murphy has joined Fulham on a one-year loan deal from Tottenham.

Reading have signed Liam Rosenior from Fulham, with Seol Ki-Hyeon moving in the opposite direction.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate confirmed Gary O'Neil has signed from Portsmouth.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has praised chief executive Peter Kenyon for striking “a very good deal” with Real Madrid for the sale of Arjen Robben.

After his hopes of becoming the first player to leave Manchester United for Liverpool in 43 years were scuppered, Gabriel Heinze has opted to tread a far more familiar path by agreeing a four-year deal with Real Madrid.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation he is about to sign veteran Czech striker Jan Koller from Monaco.

Middlesbrough’s new Egyptian striker Mido has admitted he came close to abandoning a move to the Riverside Stadium after falling under the spell of Roy Keane at Sunderland.

David Moyes expects midfielder Manuel Fernandes to officially become an Everton player “within the next 24 hours”.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill will hold talks with a clutch of first-team players to resolve their long-term futures before the transfer deadline closes on August 31.

Chelsea are set to increase their offer for Sevilla wing-back Daniel Alves after the Spanish club rejected an initial bid of £21.5m.