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The transfer window is well underway and already a host of mega-money deals are in the pipeline.
Liverpool are trying to pull off the biggest one of them all with their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.
Talks over a club record deal worth in excess of £120million are ongoing, with the Reds also keen on Milos Kerkez and a striker.
Manchester United wasted no time in getting a deal for Matheus Cunha done and now they're trying to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, who wants a big pay rise and is all set for a move to Old Trafford.
Arsenal are also need more forward options - but there has been little in the way of updates as to whether they will pursue Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko, while talks to finally bring Martin Zubimendi to the Premier League are ongoing.
Chelsea are having no such striker issues: they've already wrapped up a deal for Liam Delap and are now trying to beat their rivals to the punch in the race for Hugo Ekitike.
They're also pursuing AC Milan's Mike Maignan - yep, another goalkeeper - while his Rossoneri team-mate Tijjani Reijnders is set to join Manchester City too.
Follow all the latest transfer news and breaking stories below as they happen!
10:38KEY EVENTFlorian Wirtz latest
Julian Nagelsmann insists that Florian Wirtz is fine to play for Germany tonight in their Nations League showdown with Portugal.
Talks over his future are continuing in the background as Liverpool try to strike a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to bring him to Anfield.
I think that's part of it."
Florian Wirtz is set to be in action for Germany over the coming days (Image:Getty Images)10:31KEY EVENTWhat next for Jadon Sancho?
Jadon Sancho bid farewell to Chelsea on Tuesday night and is now heading back to Manchester United.
Well according to Fabrizio Romano, Lyon's Rayan Cherki could be following Tijjani Reijnders through the door, with City and the attacking midfielder reaching an agreement on personal terms.
There is no deal agreed with Lyon yet but again, this one feels like it could be reaching a conclusion...
Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring for Lyon against Manchester United (Image:AFP via Getty Images)09:32KEY EVENTChelsea in Maignan talks
Chelsea are working on a deal to sign Mike Maignan from AC Milan.
The news, as confirmed by Sky Sports, means the Blues could start the 2025-26 campaign with a brand new goalkeeper between the posts.
Maignan, 29, is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro and AC Milan would be willing to sell for around £25million.
(Image:Getty Images)09:20Dan MarshWolves eye Ivanovic
Wolves have been keeping a close eye on Millwall striker Mihailo Ivanovic, as per South London Sport.
The Serb, 20, scored 12 times in the Championship last season after a summer move from Vojvodina.
And his impressive start to life in England has clubs on alert, including Wolves.
08:59KEY EVENTMan City make Reijnders breakthrough
Manchester City have agreed a fee with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.
City are set to pay 55million euros (approximately £46million) for the 26-year-old, who has agreed a five-year contract to move to the Premier League.
The formalities of the deal are still to be completed but it appears City have landed their first major summer signing.
Reijnders was a bright spark in a disappointing season for Milan, who only finished eighth in Serie A, missing out on qualification for Europe.
Tijjani Reijnders at Genoa vs AC Milan (Image:AC Milan via Getty Images)08:31Dan MarshCherries face Lucumi fight
By Ryan Taylor
Bournemouth's president of football operations Tiago Pinto is facing a battle with former club Roma for Jhon Lucumi's services.
Inter are also admirers of the former Genk man.
08:16Ryan TaylorBournemouth step up defender search
By Ryan Taylor
Bournemouth are stepping up their search for defensive reinforcements amid PSG's interest in Ukrainian international Illia Zabarnyi.
Luis Campos is understood to have jetted to England earlier this week for discussions over a potential deal for Zabarnyi.
The Cherries have already lost Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid in a £50m move and left-back Milos Kerkez is expected to join Liverpool.
One name that is now of strong interest to the Cherries is Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi.
(Image:Getty Images)
The Colombian international, 26, has been the subject of formal discussions and one source suggests a verbal offer has already been made.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth also remain in talks with Stade Rennes over a deal for left-back Adrien Truffert.
An opening bid has already been rejected for the 23-year-old, who is Stade Rennes' captain but the French club are seeking around €20m for the full-back.
Bournemouth do also have other names on their radar including Nantes defender Nathan Zeze and Marseille left-back Quentin Merlin.
08:03KEY EVENTSon set for Spurs exit
Son Heung-min and Tottenham could part ways this summer in a surprising development.
According to the Telegraph, Son is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League ahead of his 33rd birthday and the club are open to him leaving.
The South Korean international signed a new deal last summer, which means Spurs would get a fee if Son does move on.
Son Heung-Min could leave Tottenham (Image:David Watts/Getty Images)07:42Dan MarshMonaco want Pogba
Paul Pogba could be offered a career lifeline by AS Monaco.
That's according to RMC Sport, who claim the Ligue 1 have been offered the chance to sign the midfielder.
Pogba is a free agent after serving an 18 month doping ban.
(Image:Getty Images)07:20Dan MarshFernandes snubs Saudi bid
In case you missed it yesterday, Bruno Fernandes is staying at Manchester United.
The Portugal star had a monster proposal on the table from Al-Hilal, who were willing to pay £100million to sign him.
But it was confirmed yesterday that Fernandes rejected said bid.
(Image:James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)06:56KEY EVENTBlues to confirm Delap
We're expecting another #DoneDeal today, this time from Chelsea.
Reports say their £30m swoop for Liam Delap is complete with just an announcement missing.
That should change at some point today, so keep your eyes peeled...
Liam Delap is Chelsea-bound (Image:undefined via Getty Images)06:26KEY EVENTWirtz to Liverpool latest
Talks between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Florian Wirtz are ongoing.
The attacking midfielder, 22, is the Reds' No.1 target and all other suitors have pulled out of the race, leaving Liverpool with a clear shot at nabbing the Germany star.
However, any deal for Wirtz would likely be for a club record fee in excess of £120million.
Negotiations are ongoing and this is one to watch...
(Image:Pau Barrena/Getty Images)06:23KEY EVENTMan Utd make Mbeumo move
Manchester United are poised to approach Brentford over a deal for Bryan Mbeumo.
The Bees forward, 25, is United's next target after making Matheus Cunha their first summer capture.
Mbeumo plundered 20 goals in the Premier League this season and would give Ruben Amorim's side some much needed firepower.
Brentford value the Cameroon star at more than £60million, though, with Mbeumo also looking for a significant salary bump.
Bryan Mbeumo wants a move to Manchester United (Image:Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)06:21Dan MarshWelcome
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