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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.

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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[17 July 2017 07:22 · Jack Austin]

Here are some of the top stories doing the rounds on the back pages this morning:

Southampton defender VIRGIL VAN DIJK is considering handing in a transfer request in an effort to force through a move to Liverpool, according to the Sun. However, the Daily Express claims that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to sign the Dutchman.

The Sun reports that Jose Mourinho wants TONI KROOS as part of any deal that takes DAVID DE GEA to Real Madrid. The Spanish champions have renewed their interest in goalkeeper De Gea recently, and Mourinho has insisted that German midfielder Kroos is included as a makeweight should the transfer go through.

Chelsea are preparing a bid for SERGIO AGUERO - with Pep Guardiola having already sanctioned the Argentine striker's Manchester City exit, claims the Daily Star. Meanwhile LOIC REMY is heading for the Chelsea exit, with Southampton and Everton both keen on the forward, according to Metro.

[17 July 2017 07:26 · Jack Austin]

Barkley to Spurs?

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing another push to sign Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. The two clubs have been unable to agree a fee so far this summer but Everton are happy to sell a player who has just one year left on his contract and is not signing a new one.

[17 July 2017 07:50 · Jack Austin]

City lining up big double signing

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy.

After signing Kyle Walker from Tottenham on Friday, City are now targeting a similar player on the other flank and France international Mendy is the man that they want.

[17 July 2017 08:10 · Jack Austin]

Aubameyang deadline

Pierre-Emerick Aubamyang’s potential suitors have only “a few more days” to submit offers for the Borussia Dortmund striker, according to the Bundesliga club’s chief executive.

[17 July 2017 08:30 · Jack Austin]

Sanchez wants Arsenal exit

Alexis Sanchez has reiterated his desire to play in the Champions League as he made his latest plea to Arsenal to let him leave the club. The 28-year-old forward was the Gunners’ shining star in a disappointing campaign last season where they finished fifth and failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in Arsene Wenger’s reign.

[17 July 2017 08:50 · Jack Austin]

Mission Impossible

Jose Mourinho has ruled out bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United this summer, saying a move for the Portuguese star is “mission impossible”. Last month Ronaldo gave United hope he would consider a return, when news leaked that he wanted to quit Real Madrid over a tax evasion row with the Spanish authorities. But that stance seems to have softened and talk of a summer return to United - the club where he made his name - has dissipated.

[17 July 2017 09:10 · Jack Austin]

Stoke still hope

Stoke remain hopeful that Bruno Martins Indi will return to the club amid interest from Crystal Palace and Everton.  The Dutch international spent last year on loan with Mark Hughes’ side, but the Potters inexplicably refused to take up the option to buy him before July 1.

[17 July 2017 09:30 · Jack Austin]

West Ham want Arnautovic

West Ham believe they will complete the signing of Austrian international Marko Arnautovic this week, and hope to be successful with a third bid of £22m.  Arnautovic has made no secret of his desire to leave the Potteries and, with Bojan returning from loan and the emergence of Egyptian starlet Ramadan Sobhi, the funds raised from Arnautovic’s sale will be used to strengthen Mark Hughes’ defence. 

[17 July 2017 09:50 · Jack Austin]

Roma winning Mahrez race

Roma is beginning to look like Riyad Mahrez’s most likely destination with the Italian club prepared to make an offer to Leicester City. The Serie A giants are looking for a replacement for Mohamed Salah this summer, after the Egyptian winger left to join Liverpool in a club-record deal.

[17 July 2017 10:39 · Ed Malyon]

Sport in Catalonia state that Barcelona will make their final offer to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande today for Brazilian midfielder Paulinho.

The Catalan giants hope that the offer, believed to be slightly above €30m, will convince the Chinese side to sell due to the new variables included in the offer, according to the report.