Transfer Talk Daily Update: Hatem Ben Arfa, Francesco Totti, 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 CityLeicester352210363333076
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs351912465263969
3Manchester CityMan City35197966343264
4Arsenal351810758342464
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd34178942301259
6West Ham UnitedWest Ham341414657431456
7Liverpool341510958451355
8Southampton351591149371254
9Chelsea341211115346747
10Stoke CityStoke35138143751-1447
11Everton34914115348541
12Watford34118153340-741
13West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom351011143243-1141
14Bournemouth35118164261-1941
15Swansea CitySwansea351010153449-1540
16Crystal Palace35109163645-939
17Sunderland34710173957-1831
18Norwich CityNorwich3487193560-2531
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3579193864-2630
RAston Villa3537252569-4416