Wednesday's Transfer Rumour Roundup: Benzema, Muller, Bony, Lennon and Much More
Here is today's roundup of the biggest transfer rumours from across the world of football...
1. Karim Benzema
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves on April 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Real Madrid to Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is keen to make Karim Benzema a viable successor to Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, if the Gunners do end up selling their prised possession. The Real Madrid striker has been in the Spanish capital for eight years, but could be interested in a new challenge.
2. Kevin Stewart
STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Kevin Stewart of Liverpool holds off Joe Pritchard of Tottenham during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at The Lamex Stadium on September 19, 2016 in Stevenage, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Liverpool to Hull City
With all the outgoings at the KC Stadium, one player who could join the Tigers is Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart. The 23-year-old has left the Reds' pre-season training camp to complete a move to the Championship side.
3. Patrick Roberts
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 02: Patrick Roberts of Celtic celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Celtic at Tynecastle Stadium on April 2, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Manchester City to Southampton
After an extremely impressive campaign with Scottish Premier League champions Celtic last year, Patrick Roberts is set to leave the Etihad Stadium yet again, with Southampton keen to bring the former Fulham winger to the south coast on loan.
4. Adrian
West Ham United's Spanish goalkeeper Adrian gestures during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at The London Stadium, in east London on May 5, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ian KINGTON / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Transfer: West Ham United to Newcastle United
Newcastle United have identified West Ham stopper Adrian as the solution to their goalkeeping crisis. The Spanish stopper drifted in and out of the Hammers' starting lineup last season and could be available for the Magpies.
5. Aymeric Laporte
BILBAO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club competes for the ball with Stefan Schwab of SK Rapid Wien during the UEFA Europa League Group F match between Athletic Club and SK Rapid Wien at San Mames stadium on September 29, 2016 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Athletic Bilbao to Barcelona
Lionel Messi may have become a key component in the pursuit of French centre-back Aymeric Laporte, after it was reported that the Athletic Bilbao star is keen to join Barcelona, in order to play with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
6. Aaron Lennon
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Aaron Lennon of Everton runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 13, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Everton to Birmingham City
Harry Redknapp has set his sights on yet another former players of his, after it was revealed that Championship side Birmingham City may look to test the resolve of Everton over one-time England international winger Aaron Lennon.
7. Wilfried Bony
HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Wifried Bony of Stoke City in action during the Premier League match between Hull City and Stoke City at the KCom Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Manchester City to Swansea City
Desperate to end his Manchester City nightmare, Wilfried Bony could be tempted to return to South Wales, after Swansea City showed an interest in the Ivorian striker, despite his disappointing loan spell at Stoke City last season.
8. Nemanja Matic
Chelsea's Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic plays the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on February 4, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Chelsea to Manchester United
The Red Devils have once again made Chelsea holding midfielder Nemanja Matic a transfer priority, after their interest in Tottenham Hotspur star Eric Dier cooled. The Serbian international is hoping for a reunion with Jose Mourinho.
9. Thomas Muller
SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 19: Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen reacts during the Audi Football Summit 2017 match between Bayern Muenchen and Arsenal FC at Shanghai Stadium during the Audi Summer Tour 2017 on July 19, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Bayern Munich to Liverpool
German cult hero Thomas Muller is a reported transfer target of Liverpool, following the arrival of James Rodriguez to the Allianz Arena. The Reds will try and tempt the versatile forward to the Merseyside, with the lure of guaranteed first team football.
10. Aleksandar Mitrovic
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Newcastle player Aleksander Mitrovic in action during the EFL Cup Round Two match between Newcastle United and Cheltenham Town at St. James Park on August 23, 2016 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Newcastle United to Lyon
The Magpies' attempts to flog Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has led them to offer the 22-year-old to Ligue 1 powerhouse Lyon. The former Anderlecht man's value has been set at £16m and he could be in line to replace the void left by Alexandre Lacazette.
11. Sheyi Ojo
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Sheyi Ojo of Liverpool (L) and David Fox of Plymouth Argyle (R) battle for possession during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle at Anfield on January 8, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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Transfer: Liverpool to Fulham
Having been reportedly close to joining newly promoted Newcastle United, Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo is more likely to be playing in the Championship next season, after Fulham emerged as a potential loan destination for the 20-year-old.
