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The campaign is a little over two weeks away, and several sagas still need to play out.

Manchester United and Newcastle could yet involve themselves in a transfer battle for Benjamin Sesko, who looks like he could well leave RB Leipzig.

But he had the patience to see it out and got his rewards."



James McAtee could leave Manchester City this summer (Image:Visionhaus/Getty Images)10:07Samuel MeadeChelsea close on Hato deal

Jorrel Hato is heading to Chelsea for his medical after a deal worth £37m, plus add-ons, was agreed with Ajax.

The Evening Standard reports that Hato will pen a seven-year contract and become Chelsea's fourth summer signing.

Guehi has a lot of positives going for him but those on Merseyside have little interest in negotiations that drag on for weeks, reports the BBC.

Marc Guehi could leave Crystal Palace this summer (Image:Rob Newell/Getty Images)08:02Samuel MeadeVilla identify striker

Aston Villa have identified RB Leipzig star Lois Openda as a replacement for Ollie Watkins should he join Manchester United.

The Reds have agreed a deal worth £200,000 with the League Two side for the 17-year-old striker, who scored more than 50 goals across age groups last season.

Wright underwent a medical on Tuesday and a deal to take him to Anfield is now in its final stages.

Eze, meanwhile, is tied down until 2027 but has a £68m release clause.

06:28KEY EVENTIsak's Liverpool wages

Alexander Isak is reportedly set to become one of Liverpool's top earners if he seals a move to Anfield this summer.

The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for the Sweden international, who could cost as much as £150million after his sensational displays in front of goal last season, scoring 27 times.

According to Sky in Germany, Isak would earn around the same amount as new signing Hugo Ekitike, who has just penned a deal worth £250,000-a-week.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he would like to explore other options (Image:Visionhaus/Getty Images)06:26KEY EVENTSesko's price tag

Man United could have to spend upwards of £70million if they want to land Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig as talks are held over signing the striker.

9 this summer if he can.

Sources in Germany have indicated there is a gentlemen’s agreement between Leipzig and their young striker to let him leave for a fee of £60m to £70m plus add-ons - but only to select clubs.
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