Transfer Talk Daily Update: Diego Costa, Lassana Diarra, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Chelsea on February 27, 2016
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Report: Diego Costa agrees new five-year deal with Chelsea
Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with star striker Diego Costa over a five-year deal worth around £65m, according to a report. Read more.

Lassana Diarra leaves Marseille amid China speculation
Lassana Diarra leaves Marseille amid reports linking him with a move to China. Read more.

Jose Mourinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'to hold showdown talks this week'
A report claims that Jose Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will discuss the striker's future later this week, amid claims that he could leave Old Trafford in the summer. Read more.

Antoine Griezmann admits doubts over Premier League move
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann casts doubt on reports linking him with Manchester United. Read more.

Manuel Neuer welcomes Manchester City speculation
Manuel Neuer adds fuel to reports linking him with a move to Manchester City. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers announce Sherwin Seedorf signing
Wolverhampton Wanderers announce that they have handed an 18-month contract to Dutch midfielder Sherwin Seedorf. Read more.

Thomas Meunier: 'I would like to play in the Premier League'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier reiterates that he would like to play in the Premier League at some stage of his career. Read more.

Barcelona 'consider Jose Bosingwa deal'
A report claims that Barcelona could move for free agent Jose Bosingwa as they seek a short-term right-back. Read more.

Manchester United, Liverpool 'scout Bordeaux's Malcolm'
A report claims that Manchester United and Liverpool both scouted Bordeaux winger Malcom during last Friday's Ligue 1 clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Marco Verratti: 'Difficult to reject Barcelona'
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti concedes that he would find it difficult to reject a move to Barcelona. Read more.

Nabil Bentaleb 'to join Schalke 04 for £16m'
A report claims that Algerian midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is just one game away from joining Schalke 04 from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal. Read more.

Father: 'Fabinho favours Manchester City move'
AS Monaco full-back Fabinho favours a move to Manchester City over the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona, claims his father Joao. Read more.

Shandong Luneng play down Cesc Fabregas talk
Shangdong Luneng deny reports that they want to bring Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Chinese Super League. Read more.

Franck Kessie "very flattered" by interest
Atalanta BC midfielder Franck Kessie says that he is "very flattered" to be linked with clubs in the shape of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Read more.

Marcus Rashford unhappiness reports 'false'
Marcus Rashford is 'completely happy' at Manchester United despite suggestions of the contrary, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona 'consider short-term signing'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has revealed that he is considering signing a new right-back after learning that Aleix Vidal will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated ankle. Read more.

Harry Winks signs new Tottenham Hotspur contract until 2022
Academy product Harry Winks signs a new contract until 2022 at Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Marcus Rashford considering Manchester United future after contract talks stall?
Marcus Rashford is reportedly considering his Manchester United future by stalling talks over a new deal. Read more.

Paulo Dybala of Juventus FC celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Atalanta BC at Juventus Arena on October 25, 2015 in Turin, Italy.
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Chelsea25193352183460
2Manchester CityMan City25164551292252
3Tottenham HotspurSpurs25148346182850
4Arsenal25155554282650
5Liverpool25147454302449
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd25139338211748
7Everton25118640271341
8West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom2510783431337
9Stoke CityStoke258893036-632
10West Ham UnitedWest Ham2595113443-932
11Southampton2586112831-330
12Burnley2593132736-930
13Watford2586112942-1330
14Bournemouth2575133549-1426
15Swansea CitySwansea2573153154-2324
16Middlesbrough25410111927-822
17Leicester CityLeicester2556142443-1921
18Hull City2555152249-2720
19Crystal Palace2554163246-1419
20Sunderland2554162446-2219