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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 to watch their rivals strengthen their arsenals without restocking theirs.

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.

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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City finalising Mendy deal

Another full-back is coming through the door at the Etihad, and Manchester City's next-transfer-but-one might be even bigger.

Manchester City close on Benjamin Mendy and target Alexis Sanchez next

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 14:56

Spurs ramp up Barkley pursuit

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing another push to sign Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.

Tottenham ramp up Ross Barkley interest with Everton ready to compromise

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 15:30

Dortmund set Auba deadline

Hans-Joachim Watzke, Dortmund's chief executive, claims the clock is ticking

Dortmund set Chelsea deadline for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bid

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 16:51

Hart to have Hammers loan

Joe Hart is set to have a medical at West Ham on Monday ahead of a season-long loan move to the east London club.

The Manchester City goalkeeper has been made surplus to requirements at the Etihad by Pep Guardiola and spent last season on loan in Serie A at Torino.

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 16:58

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