Transfer Talk Daily Update: Ousmane Dembele, Mixu Paatelainen, Jean-Michel Aulas

Rennes' French forward Ousmane Dembele (2ndR) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Rennes against Bordeaux on November 22, 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:

Ousmane Dembele hints at Borussia Dortmund move
Reported Liverpool and Chelsea target Ousmane Dembele hints on social media that he will join Borussia Dortmund from Rennes this summer. Read more.

Dundee United to release eight players
Dundee United announce that they will release eight players at the end of the season following their relegation from the Scottish Premiership. Read more.

Lyon president wants to keep Alexandre Lacazette
President Jean-Michel Aulas reveals that he is hoping to keep supposed West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur target Alexandre Lacazette at Lyon. Read more.

North London battle for Liverpool's Jordon Ibe?
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe is a summer transfer target of North London neighbours Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Bayern Munich agree Miralem Pjanic deal
A report in Germany claims that Roma have accepted an offer from Bayern Munich for playmaker Miralem Pjanic. Read more.

Manchester City's Joe Hart on Liverpool's radar?
Supposed uncertainty over Joe Hart's future at Manchester City reportedly alerts Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who is said to be in the market for a new goalkeeper. Read more.

Report: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte keen on Gonzalo Higuain
Napoli frontman Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly a major summer transfer target of incoming Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte. Read more.

Joe Cole heading to America
Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray confirms that Joe Cole is moving to America to play for the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Read more.

Bournemouth to move for Jermain Defoe?
Jermain Defoe is reportedly a major summer transfer target of Bournemouth, particularly if Sunderland are relegated to the Championship. Read more.

Sporting Lisbon winger Joao Mario to cost Manchester United £47m?
A Portuguese report claims that to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Joao Mario, Manchester United will have to meet his £47m buyout clause. Read more.

Report: Leicester City's N'Golo Kante available for £20m
A report in France claims that midfielder N'Golo Kante has a £20m release clause written into his Leicester City contract. Read more.

Charlie Mulgrew of Celtic celebrates after he scores during the Scottish Premiership League Match between Celtic and Dundee United, at Celtic Park on August 16, 2014
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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLeicester CityLeicester362211364343077
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs361913467283970
3Arsenal361910759342567
4Manchester CityMan City361971068383064
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd35179943311260
6West Ham UnitedWest Ham351514660431759
7Southampton361691153391457
8Liverpool3515101059481155
9Chelsea351212115548748
10Stoke CityStoke36139143852-1448
11Everton351014115549644
12Watford35128153642-644
13Swansea CitySwansea361110153750-1343
14West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom361011153246-1441
15Bournemouth36118174363-2041
16Crystal Palace36109173646-1039
17Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3689193964-2533
18Sunderland35711174058-1832
19Norwich CityNorwich3587203561-2631
RAston Villa3637262772-4516