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Your support makes all the difference.Follow Wednesday’s transfer news and rumours live, as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona remain the talk of the rumour mill, with the Fifa international window opening yesterday.
Real Madrid finally confirmed the signing of Eden Hazard in a deal which could rise to £150m while Daniel James’ long-anticipated move from Swansea to Manchester United was confirmed for £18m.
Speculation over the future of Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt continues to rumble with PSG moving ahead in the race for the 19-year-old while Romelu Lukaku looks to force a move to Serie A after becoming disenchanted with life at United. Follow all of the latest news below:
Arsenal have taken an interest in Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco with a move for Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser seeming to stall, while Liverpool are considering a £59m bid for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Watford had a bid rejected for Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr while Crystal Palace are determined to keep hold of coveted young full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Mata receives rival contract offers
Manchester United's hopes of holding on to Juan Mata have been dented by multiple offers from Tukey, according to The Sun.
United offered Mata a new contract last week, but Fenerbache and Galatasaray have now both submitted offers to the Spaniard.
Milan target Lovren
AC Milan are interested in Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren, according to reports in Italy.
Lovren has fallen behind Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip in the pecking order at Liverpool as the Italian team plan to overhaul their side.
Griezmann hints at imminent departure
Antoine Griezmann again stoked speculation over his departure from Atletico Madrid this summer after France's 4-0 win over Andorra last night.
“As I said, I know where I want to go," he said. "I am also keen to get this over with as quickly as possible... I don’t know if I will stay in La Liga.”
Jovic completes Madrid medical
Luka Jovic has completed his medical at Real Madrid after his £52.4m move from Frankfurt was confirmed. The 21-year-old Serbian signs on a six-year deal worth £8.7m-per-year.
Jovic unveiled
Real Madrid's latest new boy has walked out on the Bernabeu turf for the first time.
A big moment for the £52.4m man.
Donnarumma is No 1 target for PSG
PSG are targeting AC Milan keeper Gigi Donnarumma to replace Gianluigi Buffon next season, after the veteran Italian confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer.
Buffon is reportedly being lined up as a possible replacement for Iker Casillas at Porto.
Leverkusen eye Mitrovic
Bayer Leverkusen have identified Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic as a possible striking target, according to Bild.
United demand £150m for Pogba
Manchester United have told Real Madrid it will cost them £150m to sign Paul Pogba this summer.
The French World Cup-winner is considered to be keen on moving to the Bernabeu, but having already completed big-money signings of Eden Hazard and Luka Jovic in the last few days, the Spanish giants may be reluctant to meet the Red Devils asking price.
Bayern enter race for Carrasco
Bayern Munich will compete with Arsenal for the signature of Yannick Carrasco after baulking at Manchester City's asking price for Leroy Sane, according to Bild.
City are thought to be demanding over £80m for Sane, whereas Carrasco is available for £25m.
James completes United move
Daniel James has completed his £18m move to Manchester United!
"Yeah, I've spoke to him [Solskjaer] since I've been here," James told Man United's official website.
"I think the ambition they've got for the club is amazing for the next few years – to get players in who are hungry and ready to work hard.
"I believe [in] that and I'm one of those players. I'm willing to work hard. It's a challenge I’m looking forward to."
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