Football Transfers: Thursday's latest news and rumours

IBNLive Sports gives you Thursday's round-up of all the latest transfer news and gossip from the leading clubs and top players around the world.

Galatasaray target Chelsea's Jon Obi-Mikel

After reports of Galatasaray in pursuit of Chelsea's Jon Obi-Mikel surfaced a few days back, the Nigerian international has expressed his willingness of a possible transfer stating he was very pleased with the Turkish club's offer. Read more

Real Madrid aim to unveil Gareth Bale, Isco in July

Real Madrid are pulling out all the stops to wrestle back the domestic title from Barcelona and if reports are to be believed, Tottenham Hotspurs Gareth Bale could be unveiled in early July at Santiago Bernabeu. Read more

Cheeky De Gea leaves Man Utd message for Thiago

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has sent a clear message to Spain U21 teammate Thiago Alcantara about joining him at Old Trafford this summer. Read more

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain agrees personal terms with Arsenal

Real Madrid striker Higuain is believed to have agreed personal terms in excess of £130,000-a-week as Arsenal prepare to break their transfer record and wage structure. Read more

Juventus look to raid Manchester City for Tevez, Kolarov

Italian giants Juventus have revived their interest in Manchester City's defender Aleksandar Kolarov. Serie A champions have already discussed a 9 million pounds move for his City teammate Carlos Tevez. Read more

Shakhtar Donetsk deny Liverpool offer for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Shakhtar Donetsk insist there has been no approach from Liverpool for attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - but also added that they would be willing to listen to offers. Read more

Manchester United back-in for Nicolas Gaitan

David Moyes is reportedly set to reignite his interest in Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan, despite reports they are unwilling to sell him. Read more

Tottenham appoint Baldini as technical director

The Italian, who was No. 2 to compatriot Fabio Capello with England, quit his role as general director at Serie A side Roma this month. Read more