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Alvaro Morata is bound for Chelsea rather than Manchester United but Jose Mourinho does not care having wrapped up a deal for "amazing" striker Romelu Lukaku.

Just weeks ago it had appeared that the Real Madrid frontman would be heading to Old Trafford, while Lukaku would return to Stamford Bridge three years after joining Everton.

Instead, United gazumped Chelsea to the signing of their former player and Antonio Conte's men have now agreed a deal for Morata, subject to a medical and personal terms.

Chelsea also got their hands on Antonio Rudiger earlier in the window while Alexandre Lacazette has joined Arsenal">Arsenal.

Liverpool">Liverpool's pursuit of Naby Keita is beginning to annoy Leipzig with lots of talk but little action.

The Toffees meanwhile Everton have signed six new faces including United's Wayne Rooney.

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[20 July 2017 07:32 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Good morning transfer fans, here's a round-up of what the papers have to say this morning.

Barcelona are lining up a move for Monaco star Kylian Mbappe as a potential replacement for Neymar, reports the Daily Mail.

The Brazilian looks increasingly likely to join PSG for a world record fee of over £180million and the Spanish club could splash the cash on the young French striker.

The Mirror are reporting that Manchester United could be ready to swoop for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.

The paper claimed on Wednesday that Barkley wants to become Tottenham's highest-paid player, but they now suggest United are monitoring the situation.

Manchester City may just have spent £50million on Kyle Walker, but the Sun writes that they are chasing Real Madrid right-back Danilio, who can also play in midfield, in a £26million deal.

West Ham have been told they will have to fork out £20million if they are to lure Arsenal into selling Jack Wilshere.

Chelsea want to recoup £44million for Atletico Madrid-bound Diego Costa, according to the Independent (that's us).

[20 July 2017 07:42 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Could Manchester United be in for Marco Verratti, as well as Ross Barkley?

The rumour mill has gone into overdrive after the Italian hired Mino Raiola as his agent.

Raiola is well known for his links to the club and oversaw Paul Pogba’s world record £89million move, as well as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan's moves to the club.

And now reports suggest that could mean Verratti could end up moving to Manchester.

[20 July 2017 08:33 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Liverpool are desperate to land Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita this summer and are set to make a new offer of £70m for the Guinea international. 

But what if they miss out on the 22-year-old?

Here are five alternative options:

[20 July 2017 10:33 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Bournemouth forward Max Gradel is interested in a move to Ligue 1 side Toulouse, according to today's L'Equipe.

The 29-year-old failed to make a telling impact for Eddie Howe's side last season and desires a move back to France, having spent four years with Saint Etienne between 2011 and 2015. 

Sunderland, Watford and Hull have all made concrete approaches for the player according to the report, but all were made in vain.

Toulouse's offer is supposedly a loan with an option to buy, and both the player and the buying club are willing to push through a deal, but Bournemouth have yet to be tempted by any offer made.  

[20 July 2017 10:33 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken out on Liverpool's pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita:

[20 July 2017 10:39 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Rumours from Paris surrounding a possible move for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez to the French capital have continued in today's Le Parisien.

The newspaper claims that Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Antero Henrique has flown back from the club's pre-season tour in the United States to Paris, and then to London in a bid to finalise a deal for the Chilean forward.

[20 July 2017 11:23 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan. 

The 33-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Steve Bruce's side, ending his nine-year association with the Premier League side.

[20 July 2017 11:27 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

A week after the news broke that AC Milan were on the verge of signing Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus, the Serie A champions have completed a move for full-back Mattia De Sciglio, who has moved in the opposite direction for €12m.

The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Juventus, bringing an end to his seven-year stint in Milan.

[20 July 2017 13:44 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery has confirmed his interest in signing Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and that the club will try and secure a deal for at least one of the high-profile names linked with a move away this summer.

In an exclusive interview with L'Equipe, the Spaniard admitted his interest in Sanchez and Kylian Mbappe, describing them as "great players." 

"Furthermore, Mbappe is French. I want to have French players in a French team," he added.

Barcelona's Neymar has also been linked with a sensational €220m move to the French capital, with the PSG manager believing that a club of their stature "should have one of the top five players in the world."

Emery also confirmed that Grzegorz Krychowiak is free to move, but that he would like Serge Aurier to stay after speaking with the player.

[20 July 2017 16:14 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Monaco have released a statement confirming that they are considering reporting several unnamed clubs to FIFA over "unauthorised" approaches to the representatives of striker Kylian Mbappe and to the player himself. 

Sky Sports News believe the statement has been issued following approaches from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City.