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Premier League transfer round-up: Could Perisic seal his Man United move?

The transfer window is open so, naturally, every man and his dog has been linked to Manchester United while champions Chelsea have had a frustrating start to the summer, which looks set to continue as they look for a striker.

The likes of Kylian Mbappé, Alvaro Morata, Andrea Belotti, and Alexis Sanchez have all been linked with moves in what promises to be another summer of bumper signings.

Sanchez has made his first public push to get out of the club by admitting he wants Champions League football - but where will he end up next season?

Rather impressively, a number of clubs have already set about their business early. Manchester City were the summer’s early pace setters, having already signed both Bernardo Silva and Ederson, but rivals United have caught them up landing the summer's biggest deal so far, Romelu Lukaku from Everton.

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

Chelsea finally got their hands on Antonio Rudiger while Alexandre Lacazette has joined Arsenal. Liverpool's pursuit of Naby Keita is beginning to annoy Leipzig with lots of talk but little action.

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[18 July 2017 08:39 · Jack Austin]

Hello and welcome to The Independent's live transfer coverage for Tuesday 18 July. 

Stay with us throughout the day for all the latest news, updates, gossip and rumours from the Premier League and around the rest of Europe.

[18 July 2017 08:40 · Jack Austin]

Here are the stories making the back pages today:

Chelsea's search for a striker looks set to hit more problems, with the Daily Star reporting that they are ready to pull the plug on their pursuit of ALVARO MORATA.

The Blues appeared ready to pay £63million for the Real Madrid player, but the Stamford Bridge hierarchy have had second thoughts, leaving AC Milan as frontrunners for his signature.

Manchester United are enjoying a much better time of it in the transfer market and hope to tie up a £44million deal for Inter Milan's IVAN PERISIC, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Perisic is thought to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and hopes to get the deal done in time to join up with United for their tour of the United States.

Jose Mourinho looks like missing out on Tottenham's ERIC DIER but could be ready for one last-ditch attempt to get their man.

Spurs are holding firm in their desire to keep the England international, but the Daily Mirror claim that they are lining up a final offer of £60million.

The Sun are reporting that Crystal Palace are trying to sign Arsenal midfielder JACK WILSHERE on loan.

The Selhurst Park club are also closing in on Ajax defender JAIRO RIEDEWALD, who will cost around £8million, according to the Evening Standard.

[18 July 2017 09:16 · Jack Austin]

Perisic latest

Jose Mourinho this week joked that he “wouldn’t like to be in Ed Woodward’s position negotiating”, and part of that is because the Manchester United boss knows exactly what he wants his team to look like in every on-pitch position - but also how difficult it will be for the executive vice-chairman to get every deal over the line in this market.

[18 July 2017 09:20 · Jack Austin]

City hold firm on Aguero

Manchester City will unambiguously refuse to sell Sergio Aguero to Chelsea or to any other rival club this summer. The Argentina striker flew to the United States on Monday afternoon as part of City’s pre-season tour, but his City future has been in doubt ever since he was usurped as first choice striker by Gabriel Jesus in January.

[18 July 2017 09:30 · Jack Austin]

Palace making moves 

Crystal Palace want more defensive reinforcements after completing the signing of Dutch starlet Jairo Riedewald on Monday - a move that should be formally announced in the next 48 hours.  The versatile Ajax defender has long been considered one of the best young talents in Europe, but has struggled for playing time and consistency over an injury-affected 18 months. 

[18 July 2017 11:19 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Barcelona calm over Neymar interest

Barcelona claim that they are “very calm” over claims Paris Saint-Germain could make an approach for their Brazilian forward Neymar.

Earlier this week, a story broke in the Italian media claiming that PSG’s Qatari owners were willing to activate Neymar’s £195m release clause.

The story went on to claim Neymar would be offered a wage in the region of £25m-per-year to play in the French capital.

But Barcelona have claimed that they are confident the 25-year-old has no desire to quit the Spanish club.

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[18 July 2017 12:28 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Klopp delighted with Sturridge fitness

Perhaps Liverpool don't need to sign another forward after all. Jurgen Klopp has been singing the praises of injury-prone striker Daniel Sturridge and says he is the fittest he has been since the German took over as Liverpool manager almost two years ago.

Sturridge's career has been blighted by a succession of injuries but Klopp was upbeat about the England striker's prospects ahead of the new Premier League season.

"Daniel has been a part of full pre-season so far," Klopp said on Tuesday in Hong Kong where Liverpool are taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy.

"It's been quite intense but he's been part of pretty much every session.

"It's the best condition I've seen from him since I'm here. I came in October 2015 and Daniel, I think, was probably injured.

"Last pre-season was after a tournament and only a short break. But this year he has had a proper break and is in a good physical shape, absolutely."

[18 July 2017 15:02 · Samuel Lovett]

[18 July 2017 15:39 · Samuel Lovett]

A closer look at reports surrounding Neymar and what would be a record-breaking move to PSG:

[18 July 2017 15:40 · Samuel Lovett]

Internazionale have named Ivan Perisic in their squad for the club’s pre-season tour of China, as they still haven’t struck a deal with Manchester United over the fee for the 28-year-old Croatian international.

While there had been confidence around the Premier League club over the last few days that they had come closer to a compromise with Inter for a deal, and it is still likely to go through, the Italian side want £48m for the player.

United are closer to meeting that valuation, but Inter are unwilling to budge until it is met and have made that clear in negotiations.

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