Transfer Talk Daily Update: Hatem Ben Arfa, Claudio Ranieri, Rhys Williams

Lille's French midfielder Eric Bautheac (C) vies with Nice's French forward Hatem Ben Arfa (R) during the French L1 football match OGC Nice vs Lille at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France, on November 1, 2015.
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window may now be closed, but the rumourmill never stops. Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest speculation as clubs begin to plan for the summer.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Report: Liverpool face battle to land winger Hatem Ben Arfa
Nice winger Hatem Ben Arfa is wanted by a number of clubs, including Premier League side Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.

Claudio Ranieri in last-ditch attempt to hijack Francesco Totti move?
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has reportedly phoned Francesco Totti in an attempt to lure the striker to England in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Rhys Williams to leave Middlesbrough, join Perth Glory
Rhys Williams will leave Middlesbrough at the end of the season and return home to Australia to play for Perth Glory. Read more.

Cristiano Ronaldo in talks over new Real Madrid deal?
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in talks with Real Madrid about extending his contract. Read more.

Mario Gotze could decide Bayern Munich future after Euro 2016
Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze reveals that he could decide his future after Euro 2016. Read more.

Barcelona reject speculation of Neymar transfer
Barcelona director Jordi Mestre insists that Neymar will not be sold this summer. Read more.

Huddersfield Town secure Michael Hefele signing
Huddersfield Town confirm the signing of Dynamo Dresden defender Michael Hefele on a three-year deal. Read more.

Alan McCormack extends Brentford deal by one year
Alan McCormack triggers a one-year extension to his contract at Brentford. Read more.

Arsene Wenger 'not interested' in signing Leicester City star Riyad Mahres
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger plays down reports that he is interested in signing Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez this summer. Read more.

Manuel Neuer signs new five-year contract with Bayern Munich
German World Cup winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer signs a new five-year contract with Bayern Munich. Read more.

Report: Everton striker Romelu Lukaku open to Chelsea return
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is reportedly open to returning to Chelsea this summer, two years after he was sold for £28m. Read more.

Umar Sadiq celebrates during the game between Chievo and Roma on January 6, 2016
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester342110359332673
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs341911464253968
3Manchester CityMan City34187962342861
4Arsenal33179756342260
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd34178942301259
6West Ham UnitedWest Ham341414657431456
7Liverpool33159956431354
8Southampton341491145351051
9Stoke CityStoke34138133747-1047
10Chelsea331111114945444
11Everton34914115348541
12Watford34118153340-741
13Bournemouth34118154157-1641
14West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom331010133140-940
15Swansea CitySwansea341010143445-1140
16Crystal Palace35109163645-939
17Norwich CityNorwich3487193560-2531
18Sunderland3379173957-1830
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3478193662-2629
RAston Villa3437242365-4216