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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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Chelsea face Danilo competition

Chelsea have Tiemoué Bakayoko through the door safely, but they face some new competition for one of their other targets.

According to The Sunday Times, Manchester City have joined the race to sign Real Madrid full-back Danilo as they continue their full-back revamp.

Danilo is expected to cost at least €25m (£21.9m) and Juventus are also believed to be interested in the 26-year-old.

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 09:45

Lukaku makes United bow

A week after completing his move to Old Trafford, Romelu Lukaku made his Manchester United debut last night.

Take a look at Chris Young's match report below to find out how he got on...

Romelu Lukaku fails to find net against LA Galaxy

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 10:00

Fazio finally leaves Tottenham

Three years on from arriving in north London, Federico Fazio has finally left Tottenham after Roma took up the option to sign the loanee permanently.

The 30-year-old moves in a £2.8m deal after making 48 appearances for the Serie A runners-up last season.

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 10:15

Huddlestone returns to Derby

Derby have signed midfielder Tom Huddlestone from Sky Bet Championship rivals Hull on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

The Tigers confirmed a release clause in the 30-year-old's contract had been activated and despite their best efforts to keep him at the KCOM Stadium, Huddlestone has opted to leave.

Mark Critchley16 July 2017 10:34