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All the latest news from the crazy world of the summer transfer window
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Your support makes all the difference.The summer transfer window is well and truly open and Premier League clubs up and down the country are spending money like it's going out of fashion.
Romelu Lukaku, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alexis Sanchez, Kylian Mbappe and Alvaro Morata are just a handful of big-name players tipped for a move this summer, with the likes of Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger and Antonio Conte all eager to bolster their squads ahead of the new 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 joined Arsenal. Liverpool's pursuit of Naby Keita is beginning to annoy Leipzig with lots of talk but little action.
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Manchester United's summer signing Victor Lindelof will wear the number two shirt, if his training kit is anything to go by.
He follows in the footsteps of Rafael and Gary Neville.
Colombia's James Rodriguez has joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal from Real Madrid, the German club have announced.
The 25-year-old was allegedly a target for clubs in England but has eventually chosen to join the Bundesliga champions, who have an option to buy included in the deal.
The midfielder will complete his move and reunite with manager Carlo Ancelotti after a medical with the German champions.
Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge described the signing as the Ancelotti's "biggest wish" and lauded the Colombian's versatility.
"He's a goalscorer himself, he sets up lots of goals and on top of that he's great from set-pieces," Rummenigge stated.
"There is no question that this transfer further increases the quality in our team," he added.
West Brom could use Nacer Chadli as part of a swap deal for West Ham's Andre Ayew.
The Baggies are keen to sign the Ghana international and are willing to offload Chadli, after his relationship with Tony Pulis has reportedly broken down.
Manchester United look set to miss out in their pursuit of Nemanja Matic.
The holding midfielder has been a reported target for Jose Mourinho but it appears Chelsea are reluctant to do business with their Premier League rivals after losing out on Romelu Lukaku.
Inter Milan are now ready to step up their efforts for the 28-year-old, according to reports from Italy.
Middlesbrough have emerged as favourites to sign Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo on loan.
Reports suggest Newcastle are also interested in the 20-year-old but they have so far been frustrated in their attempts.
Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk is keen to further strengthen his attacking options following the arrival of Jonny Howson from Norwich.
Reports circulating in France are suggesting Crystal Palace goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has sealed a move back to Marseille.
The 32-year-old joined Palace on a free transfer after leaving the French side last summer, but the Frenchman has now allegedly signed a three-year deal to return to the south of France.
Mandanda made just nine appearances in the Premier League last season, and has not played a professional match since November.
It seems to be a case of one in, one out at Bayern Munich.
Multiple reports in Italy and Germany are stating that winger Douglas Costa has completed a loan move to Juventus, which includes a purchase option.
Bayern Munich starlet Renato Sanches may be heading out on loan this season.
The 19-year-old barely featured last term and will have been pushed further down the pecking order since the arrival of James Rodriguez.
Bayern's cheif exectuve Karl-Heinz said, "he really needs playing minutes after the last half-year, which was unsatisfactory for both sides."
It may be good news for Jose Mourinho who was keen to bring his fellow countryman to Manchester United.
Atlético Madrid are under pressure to seal the signing of Diego Costa after failing to land another of their key summer targets.
The Spanish giants began the summer keen to sign Alexandre Lacazette, Sandro, Vitolo and Costa, with outline agreements in place for all four.
But Lacazette chose Arsenal over sitting on the Atleti sidelines until January, with the Court of Arbitration for Spot upholding their transfer ban.
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