Transfer news live: Cristiano Ronaldo wants Real Madrid exit as Arsenal make Alexandre Lacazette bid
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Your support makes all the difference.The summer transfer window is just around the corner but clubs up and down the country are already getting their business done early.
Manchester United have money to spend - and have already signed Victor Lindelof for £35m - but may be forced to shell out as much as £70m for both Alvaro Morata, while Andrea Belotti looks like he will stay at Torinio.
Chelsea's main man, Diego Costa, looks like he will be on his way after being told he is surplus to requirements by manager Antonio Conte.
Manchester City already have two players with Monaco's Bernardo Silva and Benfica goalkeeper Ederson in through the door, while Arsenal have snapped up Schalke's Sead Kolasinac on a free.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Mohamed Salah as they continue to negotiate with Roma over a fee but won't be adding Virgil van Dijk after being forced to apologise to Southampton for an illegal approach.
Everton are the big spenders so far in the window, signing Jordan Pickford from Sunderland for £30m while Ajax's Davy Klaassen for £23.6m.
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Cristiano Ronaldo latest
With news that Ronaldo has made the 'irreversible' decision to leave Real Madrid this summer, we look at the five possible destinations for him.
Salah latest
Has Mohamed Salah's agent just dropped the biggest hint yet that his client's move to Liverpool is nearly complete?
Mourinho loves me
Manchester United target Anderson Talisca is hoping to become the second Benfica player to move to Old Trafford in a matter of days after claiming it would be a 'dream' to play for Jose Mourinho.
He also claimed Mourinho 'loves' him.
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ARSENAL MAKE BID
Lyon's president has confirmed Arsenal have made a bid for Alexandre Lacazette.
“Alexandre Lacazette was told he could leave,” hesaid. “We had negotiations with Atletico. Things did not work out. We now have a very nice offer from Arsenal. But for us he will not leave.”
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Signed, sealed, delivered
The defender has been full of praise for Jose Mourinho and admitted recently that a phone call with the United boss helped convince him make a move to Old Trafford.
"It feels great to know the coach wants you to finally be here," he said. "It makes me very happy."
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Ronaldo update
Have a read for the real reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo wants out of Real Madrid... Or at least why he says he does.
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Good news, Chelsea fans
Eden Hazard has reiterated that he is happy at Stamford Bridge and remains committed to helping Chelsea build on their impressive first season under Antonio Conte.
The Belgian has been linked with a move to Real Madrid but it will come as a relief to hear the player speaking so highly of Chelsea, which he describes as a "family".
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Will Wayne Rooney call time on his long Old Trafford career this summer?
Maybe, but it does not look like he will be leaving for Stoke.
Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Valencia goalkeeper Matthew Ryan for a club record fee.
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